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TMI but is it just some leakage? Sometimes constipation can present like that. The soft stuff goes around what is blocked up. Just thought I would mention it, because it can be deceiving.
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Consider buying in capsules. Pick a slimmer color palette and stick to a capsule that works with those colors as your core pieces. Then add in some trendier, fun pieces and accessories to up the variety.
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We're going to introduce it in fifth grade, with a gradual increase in how much it is used over the next few years. By say 7th/8th, I'd like to have him work on laying out a plan for one or two larger projects per semester. By high school, there will be more and more of that. So middle years for us will be dipping our toes into the student planner, with an expectation it will be used more and more each year.
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Awww, lovely :)
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I live in a state that requires testing, but not annually. For our first yr of testing in third grade a few yrs ago, we used the piat-r, administered by a qualified tester. No bubbling in, all verbal, didn't take long, and a nice way to start my somewhat anxious child off. He actually enjoyed it. This yr we did the EXPLORE through Duke TIP. Piat-r is on our state list of approved tests. Explore is not, but doing an above grade level test was somewhat informative. We did the Explore in a yr where testing was not required in our state.
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I'm so sorry for your family's loss. You will be in my thoughts.
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Okay, serial poster here, but the state rep's office just called to tell me that they're getting a copy of the bill to look over, but that it looks like something he will definitely support.
I feel like I made a difference! Yay!
You are! I just tell myself that if it doesn't pass, I might kick myself for not getting involved. If I get involved and it still doesn't pass, I will be mad as heck ;) but will at least know I tried. Go you!!
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I've been in touch with my rep urging him to vote on 1013 if it comes to the floor. I live close to his office and offered to meet with him to discuss ;)
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Yes, one home water birth with a cnm. Previous two births were both cnm attended; one in a hospital, one at a fsbc. No vbac. Very positive experience.
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Yes, the MCT poetry can be used alone, but the other components do reinforce one another when used together. We love it, but I agree the poetry writing can be intense for a kid who isn't passionate about wanting to write.
I love Trader Joe's for tea time things like scones. Super easy to break out of the package and pop in the oven like a loving mom :)
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SWB spoke about HSing the argumentative, distractable, poky, etc. child at a conference I recently attended. She talked about figuring out a reasonable working rate. Have them work on a typical page at the right level for the child, and see how many problems they can get done with you sitting right. there. at the table with them. You don't say, "hurry up," but when they start staring off in space you prompt them to return their focus to what they are doing.
She also mentioned if you use a timer, to make sure the child can SEE the timer, otherwise you really aren't building the skill of managing time and pacing with an exercise. That was a good tip, because I don't think everyone does that.
With my eldest, I will give him a reasonable amount of time to complete the work, and what isn't done must be completed after we are finished for the day (like homework would be). I don't do this if I think he's genuinely struggling with a concept, but when I notice he's inserting his nose in what my other kids are doing, goofing off, staring off into space, whatever. Miraculously, he can often get the work finished, or after one day of homework, he manages to pick up the pace.
edited to add that I would only do the above with slightly older kids, not the youngest HS students. With a younger student you may just have to make sure you are right. there. redirecting their attention as necessary, or doing the questions orally as a previous poster suggested.
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I just saw SWB speak about literary analysis, and it was a great talk. I also have the mp3. Ditto the Deconstructing Penguins book recommendation mentioned above.
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Is this a really young, inexperienced mother's helper just dipping her toes into childcare? I would ask what she expects to be paid.
We pay 15/hr for a sitter for 3 kids. She's a college student majoring in education, cpr/first aid certified, works in a childcare center and bounce house place, lots of experience. So $10 an hr for a mother's helper vs a sitter for one child (if I read correctly?) is a little high I think. I'd ask what her rate is. I live in a moderate to higher cost of living area. $15 or so is pretty standard for a sitter for 3 kids, so your rate for a mother's helper for one seems high, especially if we're talking about a young woman just starting to get experience. A local HS mom told me her DDs (teens) would work as mother's helpers for $8. That was for 3 kids.
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I have an anxious dog and we don't board him. Fortunately, we mostly have managed to vacation with him or have him stay with my MIL. We boarded him when we had a second dog, but when she died, his anxiety went even higher. We worked with a behaviorist and she basically said not to ever board him, as she was certain he probably didn't ever eat while we were away, etc. Even when just DH is traveling for a work trip, the dog gets incredibly anxious just seeing the suitcase out :/
I would only have a dog sitter if I knew the person was familiar with dogs like ours specifically. I am on a raw feeding yahoo group (even though we aren't raw feeding currently) and would ask there for a recommendation. You might be able to find some sort of similar rescue, raw feeding, etc. group where someone might know someone with experience with anxious dogs. Your vet? A behaviorist in the area?
I understand the stress of having to prep the house beforehand. I feel that even with no one staying here, as I hate to leave the house needing cleaning before vacation. It is awful to return and have to clean, but awful to try to get it all done in advance. Any wiggle room in the budget for hiring a one time cleaning person?
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Outer Banks is a favorite of ours, particularly in Sept. The same house is about 1/2 to a 1/3 of what the price is in peak season. I'm not sure if budget is a concern or if you are definitely locked into July or Aug specifically. That doesn't solve the desire for MLB though.
I know you've been to Myrtle Beach but I think they have a minor league team? I may be wrong. I know that's not quite the same as an MLB game.
A NJ beach like Cape May with a day in Philly for a MLB game or museums? Traffic can be a bit dreadful, and the drive from Cape May to Philly is like 2+ hrs I think?
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Thinking of you and sending strength your way as you wait. Hang in there and know there is a big team rooting for you.
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I'd aim for starting with just a bit of walking to build the habit (or swimming), and then a few days of resistance training, which is great for building muscle mass and helping with insulin sensitivity as well. Start with just 20-30 mins a day or 4-5x a week. I eat lower carb with a strong paleo influence since I have PCOS. I don't have weight issues, but could easily pack on pounds if I ate more grains.
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The Smiths is correct. You could also say, "The Smith Family."
See my signature line. Click on the link there. Here is the link for those on mobile who can't see my sig line:
http://theoatmeal.com/comics/apostrophe
Get the poster for your kids. Don't be a party to kittencide. ;)
On a similar note? Possessive pronouns: his, hers, its, yours, mine, ours-none of them receive apostrophes.
This is a style issue. Some style books suggest apostrophe use while others suggest no apostrophe. The key here is to be consistent (although the trend is toward leaving off the apostrophe, unless it would be confusing without it).
Grammar Girl addresses more common apostrophe mistakes in her columns:
http://www.quickanddirtytips.com/education/grammar/apostrophe-catastrophe-part-one
http://www.quickanddirtytips.com/education/grammar/apostrophe-catastrophe-part-two
Thank you!!! I always assume no apostrophe for things like CDs, but I've seen the apostrophe many times in places where I assume it has been properly edited. It has always bothered me, as I was never certain on the rule. The last time I bothered to check, I was having a tough time finding a solid answer, but that was years ago.
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That one is actually a bit more acceptable. Some style manuals, such as Chicago and AP, recommend inserting an apostrophe to make single letters plural. Otherwise it would look like the word As.
(I still don't like it, mind you, but I'm not going to fight it with the same vigor I will defend the serial comma.)
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Is it true of non single letters also? I always default to no apostrophe and then doubt myself. I see things like CD's regularly, for example. Correct or incorrect? This one still baffles me because either way I am certain I am doing it wrong.
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We have a sign up locally right now on a storefront that says:
Mattress' For Sale.
That's quite a choice. Someone was trying to hedge their bets and just totally failed?
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It takes us roughly a year, but we do a LOT of supplemental readings. We do most of the mapwork, a few activities, some activities of our own. I am using it with a rising 5th grader and a rising 2nd grader. For the older child in particular, I think additional readings are necessary to round it out. We read a lot of supplementary things on our own, watch the occasional documentary, and the older child is sometimes assigned corresponding literature to read on his own and write about.
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Not a fan. If it was a rare event, I would balance it out with conversation with my kid (and not doing this at home) and let it go. With the awareness that this may be an issue, I can't believe how many people still use food as an incentive. It just isn't a great way to go IMO.
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Are you looking for a full curriculum or just a way to document to fulfill requirements?
We have to cover health as part of our state requirements, and we just look up worksheets on bicycle safety, helmet use, seatbelt use, handwashing, stop, drop and roll, etc. They are all things we talk about anyway, so I personally don't feel the need for a full curriculum. I just print out a handful of worksheets to throw in our portfolio. Other good things to cover: toothbrushing, flossing, dental hygeine, and cover your sneeze by sneezing into your elbow. The importance of physical activity and healthy food choices.
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We also like burgers with lots of cumin added (no breadcrumbs, just egg, cumin, tiny tiny bit of cinnamon). Served that last week with a parsley, tomato, cucumber salad dressed with a bit of olive oil, lemon juice, and salt. A nice change from normal burgers.
In which I ask for medical advice from complete strangers on the internet
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Imaging, then consult with MD about appropriateness of PT.