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I'm sorry you're suffering. I don't know much about migraines, but after I read this book I understood a little more. It helped me with my headaches. I still get them, but now I know more about dealing with them.
I can't remember who recommended this book, but I know it was someone on these boards. Thank you again, whoever you are! (I'm terrible with names. That's why I need all the word association and visual cues to help with my memory.)
Anyway, it sounds like you've been dealing with this for quite a while and you've probably read about migraines ad nauseam, but in case you haven't here it is:
Feel better soon!
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I did this a while ago, so I'll copy and paste.
I've seen some tests discussed on the board before, and I was trying to figure out the differences between them and decide which one to give to my dc. I thought I'd share this in the hopes that it might help someone else. I appreciated having this information summarized and compiled for me.
This site discusses the five most commonly used tests. I don't know if that's nationwide or just within their state, but I thought it was helpful.
Most Common Standardized Achievement Tests
We've never tested before and are not required to do so, but I'd like to this year. I was going to go with the CAT (California Achievement Test) and couldn't decide between the Complete Battery or the Survey. But after reading this I decided to go with the Iowa Basic (ITBS).
You can order the Iowa Basic tests from Piedmont Education Services by April 17th for test and scoring during Feb 27- June 17, 2006. It's $38 per test, and a bachelor's degree is required to administer this test.
Iowa Basic (ITBS) from Piedmont Education Services
Here are a couple of links that list several different places to order tests. Testing Services
Standardized Achievement Test Suppliers
When I recently posted about this, there was a discussion about which tests different people preferred. I went on the hunt again and found this article:
Iowa vs. Stanford Test Comparison (broken link)
Hope this is helpful!
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Ay-yi-yi! It's just for fun and whatever your mood is at the time, hey? You don't have to read into it so much, kwim?
Yes, I know the Reese Witherspoon character is an evil little witch, but it had nothing to do with my using that picture for roll call. If I remember correctly, I literally put "peekaboo" in the search engine when I was googling images. I guess I coulda used one of the cute little kiddies that was playing peekaboo, but I liked the Reese picture more. So sue me.
And I enjoy seeing the different pictures and names people come up with. What can I say? I like a little zest in my life. :)
And if we're going to do character analysis on each picture, what does Michelle Pfeiffer's Catwoman portray? The anti-hero, yes? I just read a quick blurb about how the catwoman started out in the Batman comics. I think she started out as an amnesiac flight attendant turned criminal and later on she morphed into a cat-loving prostitute/dominatrix.
Uhhhmmmm, who cares, really? It's kind of like art or literature ... what do you get out of it and how do you interpret it?
So, Peek, maybe you can use them to convey your mood every now and then. When you feel catty, use Catwoman. And when you feel a little playful, use the carnivale/masquerade pic.
Just please ... have fun! :tongue_smilie:
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Once again, we're looking at moving and I'm scrambling trying to find out about the homeschooling laws and requirements in various states. The states we're focusing on are Nevada, New Mexico, and Maryland. But I also thought this might come in handy to anybody else who might be looking at moving.
I liked this simple and easy-to-read chart found in the appendix of Homeschooling Your Child Step-by-Step, but it's probably out-of-date (May 2002).
(A+) Alaska, Illinois, Michigan
(A) Alabama, Arizona, New Jersey, Wyoming
(A-) Idaho, Kansas, Texas
(B+) Kentucky, Mississippi, North Carolina, Utah
(B) District of Columbia, Indiana, Louisiana, Montana, Oklahoma
(B-) Iowa, Washington, Wisconsin
(C+) Arkansas, Maine, Missouri
© California, Delaware, New Mexico, South Carolina
(C-) Florida, Nebraska, Nevada, Oregon
(D+) Colorado, Georgia
(D) Connecticut, Hawaii, Vermont
(D-) Ohio, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, South Dakota, West Virginia
(F) Maryland, Massachusetts, Minnesota, New Hampshire, New York, North Dakota, Tennessee, Virginia
There's actually a lot more information in that section because it breaks down why they rated each state they way they did. Their criteria dealt with each state's laws regarding notification and reporting requirements, parental qualification requirements, school format, testing, subjects required, immunization and attendance records, portfolios, compulsory education ages, etc. Basically, the more requirements and regulations each state had for homeschoolers decreased its grade. I think whether or not schools allowed sports participation and partial enrollment was factored in also.
Anyway, I've also been looking online and found this list:
Least Restrictive States - Alaska, Idaho, Illinois, Indiana, Michigan, Missouri, New Jersey, Oklahoma, Texas
Most Restrictive States - Maine, Massachusetts, Minnesota, New York, North Dakota, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, Utah, Vermont, Washington, West Virginia
Best and Worst States for Homeschoolers
The states were color-coded at the HSLDA site, so I inserted the grade equivalents:
(A) Alaska, Connecticut, Idaho, Illinois, Indiana, Michigan, Missouri, New Jersey, Oklahoma, Texas
(B) Alabama, Arizona, California, Delaware, Kansas, Kentucky, Mississippi, Montana, Nebraska, Nevada, New Mexico, Utah, District of Columbia, Wisconsin, Wyoming
© Arkansas, Colorado, Florida, Georgia, Hawaii, Iowa, Louisiana, Maine, Maryland, Minnesota, New Hampshire, North Carolina, Ohio, Oregon, South Carolina, South Dakota, Tennessee, Virginia, Washington, West Virginia
(D) Massachusetts, New York, North Dakota, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, Vermont
How accurate would you say this information is and what would you add or change? Thanks for your help!
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I used the military base's guidelines:
Youth Supervision Guidelines
Note: The ages specified are based on the average child's ability to demonstrate age-appropriate behavior. Children who do not consistently demonstrate age-appropriate behavior should not be given the same degree of self-management responsibilities. In all instances below where a yes is indicated, the parent is responsible for using reasonable judgment and for any incident or mishap (not considered preventable), which occurs.
Left without sitter in quarters for two hours or less:
Newborn through age 4 - no
Age 5 through age 6 - no
Age 7 through age 9 - no
Age 10 through age 11 - Yes; with ready access (phone number to an adult supervisor)*/***
Age 12 through age 14 - yes
Age 15 through high school graduation - yes
Left without sitter in quarters for more than two hours:
Newborn through age 4 - no
Age 5 through age 6 - no; except at age 6 may walk to and from school
Age 7 through age 9 - no; except may walk to and from school
Age 10 through age 11 - no for 10 yr olds; 11 yr olds only with access to adult assistance for no more than 2 hours
Age 12 through age 14 - yes during daytime hours before curfew; NO after curfew
Age 15 through high school graduation - yes
Left alone overnight:
Newborn through age 4 - no
Age 5 through age 6 - no
Age 7 through age 9 - no
Age 10 through age 11 - no
Age 12 through age 14 - no, children 15 or freshmen in high school may be left alone overnight; with access to adult supervision; sponsor must be in local area.***
Age 15 through high school graduation - yes; minors age 16 and older may be left alone for short TDYs or leaves, not to exceed 5 consecutive days. These minors must have some type of adult supervision available to make periodic checks.
Outside unattended during daylight hours (to include playing):
Newborn through age 4 - no
Age 5 through age 6 - yes; playground or yard with immediate access (visual sight or hearing distance) to adult supervision***
Age 7 through age 9 - yes; with access to adult supervision***
Age 10 through age 11 - yes
Age 12 through age 14 - yes
Age 15 through high school graduation - yes
Left in car unattended:
Newborn through age 4 - no
Age 5 through age 6 - no
Age 7 through age 9 - yes; except in hot weather; keys removed and hand brake applied; 5 minutes maximum in hot weather, 15 in other weather, adult within sight
Age 10 through age 11 - yes; keys removed and hand brake applied
Age 12 through age 14 - yes
Age 15 through high school graduation - yes
Child sit siblings:
Newborn through age 4 - no
Age 5 through age 6 - no
Age 7 through age 9 - no
Age 10 through age 11 - yes for a short span of time; 11 years old or sixth grade minimum have the minimum amount of time of two (2) hours*/**
Age 12 through age 14 - yes*
Age 15 through high school graduation - yes**
Child sit others:
Newborn through age 4 - no
Age 5 through age 6 - no
Age 7 through age 9 - no
Age 10 through age 11 - no
Age 12 through age 14 - yes** 12 years of age or 7th grade minimum***
Age 15 through high school graduation - yes**
* Home-alone training by youth center or other source required
** Red Cross baby-sitting training or equivalent required
*** Adult supervision is defined as someone who has or assumes responsibility for the child, e.g., parent, guardian, care provider, friend
Curfew 2200 - 0600 Sunday through Thursday and from 2230 - 0600 on Friday, Saturday and holidays. During the curfew period, minor family members (under age 18) are not allowed away from their place of residence unless accompanied by a parent, legal guardian, or responsible adult sponsor.
November 2003
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I've seen some tests discussed on the board before, and I was trying to figure out the differences between them and decide which one to give to my dc. I thought I'd share this in the hopes that it might help someone else. I appreciated having this information summarized and compiled for me.
This site discusses the five most commonly used tests. I don't know if that's nationwide or just within their state, but I thought it was helpful.
Most Common Standardized Achievement Tests
We've never tested before and are not required to do so, but I'd like to this year. I was going to go with the CAT (California Achievement Test) and couldn't decide between the Complete Battery or the Survey. But after reading this I decided to go with the Iowa Basic (ITBS).
You can order the Iowa Basic tests from Piedmont Education Services by April 17th for test and scoring during Feb 27- June 17, 2006. It's $38 per test, and a bachelor's degree is required to administer this test.
Iowa Basic (ITBS) from Piedmont Education Services
Here are a couple of links that list several different places to order tests. Testing Services
Standardized Achievement Test Suppliers
When I recently posted about this, there was a discussion about which tests different people preferred. I went on the hunt again and found this article:
Iowa vs. Stanford Test Comparison
Hope this is helpful!
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For myself, Les Misérables was my "wakening" or seeing the light experience.
I hope you're able to find something that gives you peace of mind.
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Thank you for all your responses. You've been very helpful. Hopefully I'll find something the whole family likes.
And since y'all were so kind to help out, I thought it'd be fun to find pictures for you.
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I screen and answer if necessary. Funny thing is dh doesn't think it's right to screen. He figures if you're there you should answer it.
Maybe it's because he has to be available for his work calls. He always answers if he's here and he always answers his cell.
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Ohhh, thanks for the reminder. I keep adding to my list of movies I'd like to watch once we start Netflix. I read the book quite a while ago. Guess I should've watched the movie sooner.
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We're looking at new living room sets and wondering whether or not to go leather. We have two dogs and two cats. Our dogs aren't allowed on the furniture, but the cats are and they're not declawed. They don't scratch on our current living room set, but they do like to sleep on the backs of them. Our dogs don't really shed much, but the cats do. So ...
Easy to clean?
Easily stained?
Easily torn?
Cold in the winter?
Sticky in the summer?
Is it really better for allergy sufferers?
Worth it or not?
One of my friends loves hers and another says she'd never get leather. How 'bout you?
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I am going to go try the bed thing again. Wish me luck.
Oooooookayyyyy! You try that bed thang again, dearie. And now I want to hunt down a different profile pic for you based upon that post. :w00t::w00t:
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I've never knitted or quilted anything. :blink:
I've never changed a tire or checked the oil in a car.
I've never gutted a fish or a deer.
I've never played the asphyxiation game or Russian roulette.
I've never wished I may or wished I might.
I've never done donuts in a parking lot or popped a wheelie on a dirt bike.
I've never been to a home school convention.
I've never had plastic surgery or broken any bones.
I've never figured out where Waldo was or where's the beef.
I've never been to Africa, Antarctica, Australia or South America.
I've never been in a coma or clinically dead.
I've never swum with a dolphin or gone skinny-dipping.
I've never read Moby Dick.
I've never been on a cruise or airborne in a helicopter.
I've never scuba dived, sky dived or bungee jumped.
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Ds loved the Horrible Histories books and he still remembers all sorts of facts from reading them. I think I remember reading on these boards that some parents had issues with them, so you may want to peruse them first. I thought they were fine.
Also, check out this page. When we were planning to travel somewhere, I liked checking this site for suggestions on what to read before going and what to see and do while there. It also recommends books for particular areas in each country -- a nice detail.
Enjoy!
http://www.travelforkids.com/Funtodo/France/france.htm
I see some of the books already suggested are also on this list.
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This looks like fun. I took this to mean step outside your door right this minute and take a picture so we can see what it looks like around the country/world. It was snowing here earlier this afternoon.
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See, on the last board I'd try to reply to each one of you, but this is more of a challenge. I could quote each of you and reply but that seems redundant. I could figure out how to put all of your quotes into one reply box and answer them there. Oy!
Okay, how's this Old Dominion Heather?
And maybe with all the hoopla about the hive mind this could be MFS?
Mamagistra, I FEAR YOU!! :001_smile:
I've missed chatting and laughing with you guys!
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My intent was certainly not to bash anyone, but to answer a question, and then to clarify my statement with a link to a blog post.
I suppose I took MFS' post from months ago too personally, and therefore my interpretation of her words is obviously much different than anyone else's.
My apologies.
No need to apologize, Crissy. You did nothing wrong. Okay, now I'm a little annoyed. Hmmph. :rolleyes:
Oh, I know, I know! Pass the dip de frijoles. :tongue_smilie:
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Lucky, lucky, lucky you! I'd love to take my kids to see that. We were near Chicago last month and I found out after returning home that it was playing there. Grrrrr! :glare:
I know exactly what you mean about being so close to the stage and seeing each facial expression. "Bring Him Home" in Les Mis brought me to tears!
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Wow, scary. It's good that they're being so thorough. I'm sure it's very nerve-wracking for you though. I hope it goes smoothly for you and you get good news.
I don't know how much this will relate to your situation, but I'm pondering my ds' asthma, where we've lived, how that's changed his treatment plan and how the changes in treatment have affected his growth rate. It's amazing how connected it all is, and I've wondered if doctors are good about sharing this information with parents. We're a military family so the standard of care is different from the civilian world, and maybe that's why it took us so long to learn a lot of this stuff.
Anyway, he was born in Spokane, Washington, and for the longest time had eczema. We moved to Misawa, Japan (which is way up north and can get very humid), where he was diagnosed with allergy and asthma. When we went to England, it got worse. They had him on a very high dose of Advair (250/50 at age 9 - 51" tall and 60 lbs) and he continued with Claritin and Flonase (with albuterol as needed). We moved back to the States a couple of years ago, and the asthma doctor dropped him to a lower dose of Advair (100/50) and added Singulair.
We're living in a much dryer climate now and he's been able to discontinue the Claritin and Flonase, and his peak flows have soared. We were hoping to be able to either discontinue the Advair or Singulair at our last six month check-up, but his cardiopulmonary function tests weren't as good as he would've liked. Through discussions with this civilian doctor, we've learned that the best places for ds to live would be Alaska or Arizona.
And I don't know whether this is puberty or not (ds is 12), but he seems to be shooting up in height. I thought I'd read somewhere that the meds for asthma can affect growth, so now that his meds are being reduced I wonder if that's why he's sprouting.
So, I think I read that you were unpacking. Maybe the changes in the climate are affecting his asthma or lung function? It just seems like every time we moved we had to adjust his medication. But it doesn't sound as serious as your ds' situation. We've had nebulizer treatments and one hospital admission, but I think we've been pretty lucky with his asthma.
Well, I'll be hoping for good news! Hang in there, Mrs. Mungo, who's not related to Plaid Dad who used to be Mungo. ;)
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Charlie at Peacehill Press
and his angels:
Jill, OK in VA
Kelly in VA
Sabrina in NY
Kris in WA
Dylan with a sweeeet hot glue gun (warning: PG-13)
Alexandra
Natalieclare
JFS, son of MFS
Alaska, puzzled
or double-0-Abbey If this link doesn't work, copy and paste: http://members.tripod.com/bond22/007front.jpg
Elaine, but I still love this picture of Elaine
AlmostLucy or AlmostLucy after her root canal
AnnieN (because it sounds like Auntie Em)
Anna (the board fairy)
My 15 yo dd's nickname at Civil Air Patrol
I think this is called the hairy eyeball
And, finally, I'm feeling a little wild tonight
Tomorrow I'm sure I'll have a bad hair day
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I found an old roll call. Before we had avatars and profile pics, I relied on word association or past posts to help me remember who was who. Plus it was a lot of fun. I don't remember the stories behind all of these pictures. This was back in February of 2006. I had to update some pics, and I added a couple. Hope you enjoy them as much as I have!
Jami in MO aka Governor
Pegasus because of her fascination with grease
PariSarah in NC (2002 Olympic figure skating gold medalist)
Orangeblossom from Peter Pan
strider on Valentine's Day
Niffercoo aka Captain Jennifer Sparrow, savvy?
KJB at Eielson AFB aka KGB
Ree You can't handle the truth!
BMC Up yours to chocolate pudding cake!
Karensn (Although I almost went with this one: Bring on the rain)
Peela aka Blondie
moira courtesy of abbeyej
shanmar (courtesy of abbeyej)
shanmar aka snow bunny
PiCo on her Hawaiian vacation
Heather in the Kootenays
karenciavo aka Magenta
Renthead Mommy aka Penny Lane
Patty in WA aka Peppermint Patty
LynnG in Area51 aka Agent 99 from Get Smart
MotherWestWind or copy and paste: http://whisperingeagle.tripod.com/sitebuildercontent/sitebuilderpictures/motherandchild.jpg
Pam in MD aka Cherry Ames
Kay in Cal on jury duty again
Kay in Cal's dh or copy and paste: http://members.tripod.com/ohbrads/bradwedding.jpg
Laura R (FL) aka Congresswoman, because I always think it's a political affiliation and state after the name
Jenni in KS singing "Love is a Fallacy"
troll Warning: graphic
OKCyndi and her dh Cheese Whiz (warning: PG-13) Turn on your sound for this
Jennifer (Good Witch of the West)
Mungo now Plaid Dad (no relation to Mrs. Mungo)
Tim at Peacehill Press
To be continued ...
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It's been a while. A lot of new faces and a lot of familiar ones. It's good to see you again.
I didn't sign up as Linksalot because I'm not on as often as I used to be and don't post as many links as before. Guess I'm stuck with this handle!
I'm still figuring out this format, so bear with me! :001_tt2:
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go back to drinking powdered milk. :ack2:
And on a sillier note, I don't think I'd ever make a dress out of green velvet curtains. Of course, I can't see myself doing that whether or not I were poor. :)
Iowa Achievement Testing
in K-8 Curriculum Board
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Oh, sorry, I posted this on the other board and edited it to add a different link, but I forgot to come back and do the same for this one. Here's a link to a bunch of questions, and there are a few that discuss the Iowa and Stanford.
Frequently Asked Questions