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Making friends is like dating.
fosterisacoolcat replied to Bess's topic in General Education Discussion Board
Oh, I really understand where you are coming from! -
LOL, usually counting to 3 works great for my 4 year old. SHe has seen me in action enough to know that I just might follow through with what I say I am going to do. My 2 year old just counts along with me and is super proud when he knows the next number. I usually have to get him occupied with something else to distract him from any naughtiness. My 4 year old is an excellent listener for a 4 year old. My 2 year old is joyful with his naugtiness. He is just so curious. I want him to remain curious without killing himself in the process.
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Pain and hardships are relative. Knowing that someone has it worse should not cause you to minimize how you feel. There are times we all can 'suck it up' a little bit and there are times a vent is in order, LOL. What is that saying? Dont add up your hardships, count your blessings? I get it but it does not help me sleep better at night when things are going downhill and stressing me out. So, be kind to yourself and dont be afraid to ask for help/support.
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Question based on California editorial
fosterisacoolcat replied to Mamasteff's topic in General Education Discussion Board
Well, first of all, HS being treated as a Private school is how it is done in Texas, it ensures that the state has no jurisdiction. As for the concerns raised about the kids who were mistreated, that would have happened even if they were in school. The parents would not have been better parents just because the children were in public school. I dont see how this example is relevant. THis issue is people not acting as parents, HS'ing really is not the issue. -
Are you vocal in birth?
fosterisacoolcat replied to PeterPan's topic in General Education Discussion Board
I hollered pretty loud when I told my birth partners (DH was offshore and could not be there for #2) that I need to push to go get the doc. They just stood there and stared at me for about a full 10 seconds until I screamed to GET THE 'insert F word' DOC!!! That created some motion. Other than that I grunted a lot and made some noises indicating effort. I am SO not one of those women who is willing to endure in silence. -
Could I have handled that any worse?
fosterisacoolcat replied to Sophia's topic in General Education Discussion Board
How about yoga? Walking? I suspect she is at that stage where one feels that everyone is staring and noticing every.little.thing. I hope you find something! -
Chore Charts....can I see yours?
fosterisacoolcat replied to Mosaicmind's topic in General Education Discussion Board
I LOVE my accountable kids. It seems complicated at first but it is really a piece of cake. http://www.accountablekids.com/ -
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Funny, I have been researching that myself for the last 2-3 hours. What I have decided is that it can be done. I found a yahoo group dedicated to the WTM with a secular approach and while a good portion of the hs books that I have either checked out from the library or bought for myself have non-secular views I still have an easy time pulling out what applies to my personal philosophy and I discard the rest. It helps that I have at least 3 or 4 secular HS groups within a 30 mile radius from me. I hope that helps, pm me if you want a link to the secular WTM homeschool yahoo group.
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Frustrating Conversation a vent
fosterisacoolcat replied to nitascool's topic in Accelerated Learner Board
I think you get an 'A' for patience. i would have had to try really hard not to kick her in the shin, LOL. -
Frustrating Conversation a vent
fosterisacoolcat replied to nitascool's topic in Accelerated Learner Board
Wow, I don't think stand a chance to win an argument with her! Nothing you do will be 'right' and the contradictions are so involved I don't think your MIL knows what would make her happy. Did I read that right? She thinks your child should only read 2nd grade books rather than chapter books? Why regress? Weird. I know you are aggravated but that was a funny read, thanks for that! -
Do you clean to "process" your feelings?
fosterisacoolcat replied to Alenee's topic in General Education Discussion Board
Well, next time you feel like you need some control, my walls REALLY need to be painted! -
Ideas to keep my 2 year old entertained
fosterisacoolcat replied to fosterisacoolcat's topic in K-8 Curriculum Board
Outstanding, thanks!! -
while I teach my 5 year old? I would prefer to lay off the TV. I cant give him crayons cause he thinks they are a snack, LOL. I am looking for safe projects/entertainment that could keep him occupied for about 30 minutes at a stretch. Any unique ideas?
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Do you clean to "process" your feelings?
fosterisacoolcat replied to Alenee's topic in General Education Discussion Board
Yes, I do. It does not help that I seem to need to process EVERYTHING. It is annoying. I call it paralysis by analysis and I drive DH crazy, LOL, oh well!