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College textbooks can make sense to only do part of it. I remember my Physics textbook was designed for the first three semesters for Physics majors. Of course, the professors for the second and third classes preferred their own books (sigh)
But, high school subjects are meant to be taught in a year.
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I second the DK recommendation. I probably started reading that to my daughter shortly after she turned two.
The stories are great, and the pictures are wonderful. Plus, DD loves that the table of contents has pictures. So, I open it to there and ask her which story she would like. She thinks and thinks and then points to one.
We read any four books/stories before bedtime. I like this book so much that I "lose count" and we will read "the next one" and then "the next one".
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You never hear parents say that they started to correct the grip too soon. But, often that they waited too late.
I would get one of the more involved grips like the Grotto one. I think the ones that look like hardened chewing gum are best for maintaining a good grip.
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If you think it might be overwhelming, maybe just read them rather than study them. Livy has a rep as being dry, but I totally don't understand that. I read it for fun when Easton Press sent it to me as part of their 100 books series. Many of the Greek plays are a hoot. I think the only one I read that I didn't like was "Trojan Women". Way too preachy. 10th grade is probably old enough for the sexual references in Clouds, which I think is worth reading because of it's effect on Socrates.
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I remember being shocked when I took AP American History (back in the dark ages) when we finished the book.
I remember in Texas History we spent 3 months on the meandering Spaniards. Three weeks on the Alamo. Three days on the Civil War.In world history, we never got past late 19th century. The ONLY thing you needed to know about the 20th century was that the Italians fought with us in one WW and against us in the other. That was because they were required to ask a question on the final exam about WWI and WWII, but combining was allowed. Since the 20th century was so unimportant :confused1: , only one question was needed.
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As a student, I never ever used notebooks. When I tried, they filled up with junk. Whereas with loose-leaf, I could throw away my mistakes.
I always tried to transcribe my lecture notes. During class I would try to get absolutely everything down, no matter how messy. Then after class I would rewrite my notes. It is amazing how complete they would be. With homework problems, I often redid them immediately after doing the homework, and I would try to not reference the lesson. If I was consistent with those two things, then I didn't have to study for exams. Degree was in Physics.
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I used to have this problem. One thing I did was replace all the bulbs in the bathroom with the max. wattage that each fixture allowed. Then when I go in for my morning pee, I turn on the lights. When you have 7-800 watts of lights immediately around you, it is easy to wake up. I can also leave my bedroom curtains open.
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I see her missing breakfast as a natural consequence, not a punishment.
Have you asked her for ideas on the morning routine? Maybe she could go to bed in her clothes for tomorrow. Put her hair in a ponytail, and feed the bunnies. Make the bed before lunch. If she has less to do, then she won't feel so rushed.
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There is audio books of I think all of them that your library might have.
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I'd look into any of Stephen Ambrose's WW2 books. There isn't anything there too mature for a child.
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Oooooh, cool. That $110 education set looks sooooo cool.
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We'd be in serious trouble if we had to use multiple cards because of a hold limit. We buy from the Friends of the Library sale (love that thing) which includes removed library books. So we can't just gather up everything that "looks like a library book".
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I'd been interested in law as a kid/teen. Then I was told it was all boring writing, so I went another path.
A few things I enjoyed.
1) A book on law aimed at the general public
2) An LSAT prep book. Those logic puzzles were a hoot.
3) My parents had a party game based on court cases.
4) An old law reference book.
I would have loved those Critical Thinking books.
My father was on the jury for a felony criminal case. There was an older couple that watched it. Dad talked to them afterward. They were retired and watching court cases was their hobby. One thing interesting, dad asked if they usually agreed with the jury. They said they always did except when they got to hear/see stuff that the jury did not.
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I think there are two types of library attitude out there. The "please use our library" attitude and the "we're suspicious of everyone using our library" attitude. I feel very grateful that our library system is of the mind that more users is better, even if it occasionally costs them books. We also don't have fines on juv. materials.
When I was a child, I noticed that attitude in librarians. I even developed a test to see who were the good librarians. I'd gather all the books in an area that I thought were interesting. Stack them really tall. One coffee table book would help to carry a lot of books. Then walk across the library, quickly looking at the librarians looking at me. None ever had a neutral expression. It was broad smile or big frown. I'd make note of who was who, and then only talk to the smilers.
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I was grumbling the other day because they put in a 20 limit on the hold requests. But, I've never hit the checkout limit. We can walk to our library, so we go often.
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There is also the kiss counting.
You, "How many kisses do you want?"
Child names a number
You, "One" gives kiss "two gives kiss "three" gives kiss.
Even a non-kisser would probably name a big number right before bed.
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Tator Tot casserole tastes really really good after sitting in the oven at a lowish heat for 11 hours. (Not intentional. I was busy but not quite hungry yet, so I put it in the oven at a lower temp, then totally forgot about it, or eating.)
An old boyfriend was investigated by the Arson people because he burnt down the kitchen leaving a pizza cooking in the oven within a month after it had been rebuilt after burning down because he left a pizza cooking in the oven. (Two pizzas two destroyed kitchens in one year)
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I find that totally not surprisingly. Back in the dark ages of Hertz's NeverLost, aka AlwaysLost, it told me to take a left on the middle of the Golden Gate Bridge.
So, I was quite dubious years later when Google Maps told me to take exit XYZ while in Portland, OR. It was accurate.
I would contact the company for your system, though. They keep updating their maps.
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You: "It is time to leave" (fun activity)
Child: "Not yet"
You: "Ok, if you can count to 20 we can stay for (5 more rides down the slide)"
Child: "1,2,3..."
Works with the alphabet too.
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You want to be careful of All, and make sure they are completely and totally rinsed. Most of the big name detergents in the store have enzymes in them. Enzymes are great on food stains. Not so great when they multiply like crazy on your baby's wet butt.
When I started out I found a table online that rated detergents for diapers. I printed up a list of ones that would work and took it to Walmart. Woolite (the big jug for full loads, not the delicates one) was the only one available.
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This thread has been reassuring and frightening. We are in the middle of "nap" time and I just sat down after finding her on our back porch. That was a first. (We have a large dog door) She just turned 3. She has been a good night-time sleeper, and has stayed dry through the night for a long time.
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Before you do anything, wash the next load of diapers as normal. Then wash again without soap and look for suds. If you see suds, you are using too much detergent, or you need another rinse cycle.
When you are doing the Strip wash, add a decent amount of vinegar to the first hot wash. Not a little bit.
I have a front-loader and whenever I have time for a second short wash, I add vinegar to the soap dispenser and do a quick hot wash. It cleans up the washer, and gets rid of the that musty washer smell when your husband leaves the door closed.
If you have a top-loader, I assume you are doing a wet soak in the bucket. If so, add some "Ammonia Remover" from the fish area of the pet store. The pee turns into ammonia, and this stuff breaks it down into something neutral.
Because you hang up the diapers, you will need to strip more often. The heater on our dryer died, and I noticed I needed more rinses and I went from stripping the diapers once a year to every 3 months.
One thing I do with pocket diapers, is that I leave the insert in there. Do a quick wash on cold with a decent amount of soap. Remove all the inserts and then start a hot wash with a tish of soap. (mainly this is so I don't have to touch the dirty insert)
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We are still in the ReadingEggs extended trial period. I do like that each lesson must be done in order. She can't skip the ones she doesn't like (but really needs), like she can in ABC Mouse. Having stuff in order also means she isn't trying to do "Big Bug / Little Bug" which really works better with kids much better readers. But, in ABCMouse, it appears on the top of one of the pages so she plays it frequently, needing my help.
My child was 2 when we started ABC Mouse, so she was fine with the learning path. Coloring is still fascinating. But then she got sick. We spent a Saturday listening to a bunch of the songs. Then the Sunday being read a bunch of books. Both while she cuddled in my arms. Which was really wonderful. But, then the learning path was spoiled because it expected her to repeat the ones we'd already done. Her memory is amazing, and she resented being told she needed to do something she'd already done.
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Well, shoot. I was hoping to have a couple of more years of naps. We'd had some sleep struggles when she was a baby, but I'd classify them as New Parent issues rather than inherent sleep problems. Once we did the No Cry sleep thing, at about 1.5 years old, she went to sleep and stayed asleep.
The post about petite kids not sleeping was scary. DD isn't even on the charts for height or weight. (Medical problem inherited from daddy, who has always had sleep problems)
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I would force it, but make it enjoyable. I think people make a mistake when they try to 'read' Shakespeare. Videos are really the place to start. All the BBC productions I have seen have been good (From the library) The Midsummer Night's Dream movie made 10-ish years ago using big name actors made me laugh so hard I rolled off the couch, Ideal method is a really good video of the play, a remote to pause the play, and a children's book of the play (same words as adult but with a gazillion footnotes).
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This thread has helped me. At least to get me to chill. I just hope she starts to read soon so she has a calm activity to do during quiet time. Although, it is adorable to hear her talk and sing to herself. Maybe the large Expedit bookcase wasn't the best idea for a toddlers room. This had been the perfect place for me to ask, since all the other kids her age that I know have been in preschool/daycare for a long time.