Kerileanne99
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Definitely following this thread to see if I can glean some great ideas for my little budding scientist/mathematician:)
Here are some of the things I have settled on, as mine has a Dec bday followed by Xmas:
More ZomeTool- these are absolutely awesome. For kids, adults, anyone. Mine has 2 full sets and is getting the geometry kit for bday.
Brock Magiscope- great deal at Homeschool Buyer's Coop set this one.
A new Soroban- dd is taking Soroban (Japanese Abacus) lessons, and loving it. Your dd might really enjoy playing with it without formal lessons. It is amazing for rapid calculations (and I mean lightening fast!), and just a lot of fun. There are serious competitions for it that might pique her interest. You can see demonstration videos and even lessons on YouTube, including the mental version, Anzan.
A few math/logic board games that we have been eyeing.
A DNA model kit she has been begging for for about 4 months.
Hoping people have lots of great ideas!
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I bought Magneatos for my dd when she was two, and whilst she did enjoy them, they were very quickly outgrown...the larger structures just didn't work very well be because the strength of the magnet is not sufficient. Or rather, is insufficient given the spherical connector as they slide and drop off.
We switched to Magnatiles and think they are great. Plenty of room to grow with. We have never had one break, but I have just one girl who is not too extreme in her playing! If you have a light table, or make a quick home version, they are a lot of fun (and educational!) this way as well.
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I don't suppose that the expensive photographer in question has some great sample portraits on his website of everyone wearing white, but with different textures and styles? If so, you could call your SIL and ask her if she has seen them, and would that be a possibility as they look great and much less contrived. You could then let her know that you have been planning white apparel, but that you hadn't realized she was going for 'uniform'👮
Even if they all did Polos, if your family does white in all different styles and textures, it will break the photo up a bit...much better than your whole family wearing a white button-down. That will just be two different uniform families, and I do think that will look odd.
If the photographer doesn't have any, there are lots of examples on the web. She might even like it better! If not, definitely separate pics...that photo that you hate will be a source of contention every time you see it:(
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Thanks to everyone who responded...we finally ended up with a trip to the ER where they finally decided that it was partly regular allergies...and partly a reaction to the flu vaccine our family went for on the way to the fair:(
A big dose of Benedryl and a bit of a scary time, but feeling MUCH better.
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I ordered this DVD set for my PG nephew at 12 and he loves it. It is 5 hours of instruction, not perfect quality, but he loves that he can 'play' with the concepts.
http://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B000B51SRI/ref=mp_s_a_1_2?qid=1381411247&sr=8-2&pi=AC_SX110_SY165
Not nearly as much fun as an app like Dragonbox!
I have Calculus Without Tears and it still is more geared toward the parent or teacher. Still, as long as you are available for help, it is a nice resource.
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Please help if you can...
Anybody ever been prescribed allergy meds during pregnancy? I have mine, but haven't been taking them for seasonal allergies as they have not been miserable and I am pregnant. (~8 weeks)
Tonight we took my dd to the fair and whilst I was experiencing a lot of symptoms there, I am now feeling much worse. Eyes swollen and streaming, serious mucus production (eew!), but I feel like I have an elefant on my chest and my throat is very, irritated....
I have searched a bit online and it seems to be one of those nebulous 'should be safe' type meds (labeled B), but I really feeling like I just need to take it. It can't be worse than not breathing properly, right?!
Any other suggestions to try? Of course it is theiddle of the night! I have already showered and steamed myself in the bathroom.
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Also, if you are asking a parent about a child keep in mind you aren't just asking personal medical information- you're asking for medical information about someone who may not be able to make the decision about sharing THEIR information.
My dd has a chronic condition. I've been varying forms of open about it online but irl I tend to let her decide who she shares with and how much. And I ask her about sharing online, as well.
Personal curiosity doesn't entitle you to know something.
This is a very good point. And most parents would never sit and discuss topics that might be sensitive to their children directly in front of them. So when someone asks an ignorant question, however well-meaning, as though a child with a disability is not even there or won't understand, this is doubly insulting...please don't assume that the nature of a disability keeps them from understanding!
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From the point of view of an adult:
I can tell you from my own experiences, but I do think this is different for everyone based upon the sum of their life experiences. In fact, I go in to speak to a university class on leisure for persons with disabilities, and that is the one point I hope they take away: you cannot lump all people with disabilities together in a nice tidy group and find a way to appropriately
'deal' with them. They are all individuals and will react accordingly.
I am in a wheelchair after an accident in the Army 15 years ago, and I would say I am very open about it. As others have stated, and I hear constantly from other vets, being treated like you are invisible or a pariah is the worst! Well, almost as bad as when inquisitive children with naturally blunt questions are physically yanked or shushed by parents when they voice their questions:)
I get it. Parents don't want to offend, don't want their kids to 'be rude'. The very best response I have had is a mom whose child was pointing and whispering. I have a pretty cool chair, bright, with even a rock shock on it with off-road tires as we are very outdoorsy people. The mother brought the girl over, knelt down by her and said, "my name is so-and-so and my daughter is very curious about your chair and why you are in it. Do you mind?"
This is awesome to me as it is altering the cycle of fear and misunderstanding.
As far as adults asking: I think it very much depends upon the situation and the person, but mostly it is intrusive because honestly I cannot envision very many reasons why a person would need/want to know except to satisfy their own curiousity. In a grocery store? At the post office? A stranger? There is just no reason. Talk to me like a person. Don't ignore the fact that I am obviously in a chair, but don't use it as a conversation starter if you just are curious, KWIM?
The other thing that can be just as bad for me is those that REALLY want to help. I am not talking about kind people who hold open a door, who doesn't need that? I am talking about people who drop their groceries a half-block away, barreling through others to get to the door ahead of me because 'I looked like I needed help.' I have actually had a woman do exactly that, wipe her forehead, and tell me that she had 'done her good deed for the day.'
It also may be the area I live in, but I have been thrice cornered and accused of being such a sinner that God must be punishing me...or searched out in grocery stores by groups of student ministry volunteers or even perfect strangers because I must have looked like I needed lots of extra prayers.
It is those types of life experiences that people with disabilities sometimes run into, along with countless "what's wrong with you/ what have you got?/what happened to you/ can't you just?" Questions that came along before that last well-meaning person came along genuinely wanting to be kind and understand.
A few situations I can think of when it would be useful to ask a polite question or two in a tactful manner: if you are organizing an event, a field trip, party for colleagues at your house, etc....something like, I am go glad you can attend, is there anything I can do to make the experience a big success, or even just remembering to check on access issues prior...then asking if you have missed anything that could be helpful. This will be sincere and will probably result in a conversation. But if it doesn't, don't be offended as they way be full to the brim of negative interaction.
To momma bears with kids who happen to have different abilities: I love and salute that you go to great lengths to protect your kids from these hurtful situations. I have had lots of difficult moments as an adult, and I think kids NEED ferocious momma bear to come out sometimes😺
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I was looking for ideas not too long ago and found a really neat kit from Lakeshore. I am sure yours will be much better quality, but I thought you might like to look at it for more ideas/)
One thing I did not see in the recs above was an Eye chart. Little disposable paper cups or plastic condiment containers for 'medicine', latex gloves if not allergic, little bottle full of cotton balls, even Qtips can be fun for kids to play. An anatomy chart maybe. And don't forget to make her an official name tag!
http://www.lakeshorelearning.com/seo/p|GG705~~.jsp?cs=PDP_3_GG705
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If you want a more ordered way to work on facts in a game format (board games/dominoes/cards) there is a truly fun set put together by a teacher called GiggleMath. I have a young learner that thrived with these games....they teach fact memorization but also strategies. My kiddo's favorite was 'Monkey in the Middle' to teach addition of addends like 6+8....find the 'monkey in the middle' and double it (after teaching why this works!)
Www. GiggleLearn.com
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Hhhmm, for my daughters gymnastics, ballet, and piano lessons it is all 30 days notice...but it does depend on when you give the notice. Say if I have notice Oct 15, I would have paid for Oct already and would then have to pay for November in its entirety...no proration. But you would of course be able to attend through the end of Nov if you chose. If you gave Notice Nov 1st, you would not pay Dec 1st.
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My dd3.10 has a bday in December and she has been asking for a chicken...
Uh, no we don't live on a farm. We live in the middle of a university faculty housing area! I don't think it will be happening:)
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Oddly enough, I have been researching this as I am pregnant now. Hubby is British and I inherited a love of tea from him and our travels.
There is actually quite a bit of conflicting research in the effects of caffeine during say pregnancy, but when you actually look at he primary literature they are referring to a minimal quantity of caffeine of between 200-350mg of caffeine daily! Your average 6 oz cup of black tea has roughly 40mg.
The only specific information for breast feeding moms is that in some cases it can disrupt the sleep patterns of breast feeding infants. If baby is having trouble sleeping properly, it is recommended to eliminate caffeine from various sources...but again, they consider the minimal dose to be quite a bit above that found in a cup of tea or two!
There is evidence that caffeine increases the risk of miscarriage when taken daily at doses above 500 mg daily. I know this doesn't apply to you, but I add it here in case others are wondering. Because I recently had a miscarriage, this was of specific interest to me.
Below is a link I found with some information and links to things like March of Dimes, but most importantly, at the bottom of the page are the primary lit references you can pull if you are interested:
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Ugh, I am right there with you. I am 7.5 weeks and we aren't telling my daughter because of how upset she was when I miscarried a few months ago:(
I have no idea why they call it morning sickness when it lasts all day and night. And I swear I have a constant headache, it just gets a bit better at times.
I really hope you feel better soon, and am crossing my fingers here as well! With my first my nausea and headache lasted ALL.THE.WAY.THROUGH...
I really envy/secretly stick my tongue out/am happy for all those women who manage beauty, grace, and general glowy-ness all through!
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I have been looking as well as I have a little one that really enjoys memorizing longish poems...as long as she likes the poem!
At her age I think that is perfectly reasonable and am just glad she really enjoys it, so really want to find one she likes.
Ambleside Online has a list to take a look at, although most of them aren't what I am looking for. If your group is older kids, you might find something you like there:
http://www.amblesideonline.org/HolidayThanksgivingPoems.shtml
Hoping people have some other ideas!
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Not sure where you live, but if she has been outside enjoying the weather, it way well be chigger bites. These little mite bites can appear in seemingly random places because the mites migrate over the body, although they do tend to bite where the skin is thinner. Very itchy:(
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Oh, I have a few others!
The Kate Daniels series by Ilona Andrews- awesome, based upon shapeshifters
The Immortals After Dark series by Kresley Cole is one often favorites. The humor is great as well, and you fall in love with some of the characters.
The Midnight Breed series by Laura Adrian is decent as well.
I also really liked the Psi-Changling series by Nalini Singh...
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I guess our situation is slightly different, and I am so sorry for all of you whose families are really suffering. I wish the best for you.
I am a US Army veteran, in a wheelchair and considered 100% disabled. Although benefits were paid to veterans on Oct 1st, they are not expected to be paid in November unless the shutdown is ended...that is bad enough.
However, I have been at the VA hospital quite a bit this week as I recently had hip surgery. I have also just found out that I am pregnant! (Yay!)
But it will be considered a very high-risk pregnancy, and since such things are contracted to civilian facilities, we may be waiting a bit. This seems to be the case with many at the VA waiting on external consults. The VA workers that are there are just too overworked.
In addition, our house is in the process of being converted for wheelchair use, and because this is partially funded by a VA grant? We may be sitting in a construction zone waiting for a while.
My hubby teaches at a large university, and because we are quite near FT. Hood, there are many veterans attending on programs such as the GI bill or Vocational Rehab. They are not going to get their funding if his continues, and the VA Regional office here is already struggling to function. The office itself will be primarily closed as well.
I know so many, many veterans from casual contact at the VA. Many of them were struggling before this, but this could tip them over the edge. The homeless population here is directly correlated to access for veterans to programs, especially mental health. I am so worried about how this will affect their long-term health as well...😞
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A woman behind the counter hands me a pamphlet saying it could help us. I take it without looking and say thank you.
We finish and leave. I looked at the pamphlet at home. It was for adult literacy classes! It had nothing to do parenting.
It still annoys me more than 3 years later.
Oh, wow! While that is very offensive, it is also absurdly hilarious: this woman was so concerned that she handed you a PAMPHLET to READ about learning how to read?!
I think I might have had to go back in and ask her to read it to me😄
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My daughter started from the very beginning writing with a proper grip because that is what I demonstrated. And you are correct, IMO, there IS a difference between scribbling at 2.5 and writing properly...of course, if she wants to do it and is demonstratng she can, go with it.
My daughter was just about that age when she was insistent that she would write herself. She was already reading well, but her incentive to write very early was numbers. She REALLY wanted to be able to do her 'math' at that point. I did give her number stamps and scribed for her, but there comes a point where you have to help them do it properly or risk them taking matters into their own hands! This can be really cool, child-led learning yes...but I did not want to take the chance with writing.
If her grip changed, or even now over a year later, I just gently corrected...and made sure we continued to work on hand strength as she tired easily.
As far as size of implement goes. I never broke her crayons up for her as she would have thrown a monumental fit, and it never seemed to be an issue. When she learned to write lettersI gave her larger dry-erase markers on a vertical dry-erase board to help with friction and build strength.
I have noticed that with pencils we take them down to half length. Both for writing and for things like coloring in the Draw Write Now drawings. She has much better control with the shorter pencils, and can make much shorter and more precise strokes this way.
Oh! After reading a blog from a PT on children and grip, I did make her a 'sock puppet' when she was about 2 and starting more scribbling that she could wear when writing. The idea is that you cut small holes for the thumb and first 2 fingers, whilst the ring finger and pinky are still tucked inside the sock. Hers was her friend, with little googly eyes and yarn hair, so she wanted to wear it. This helped a lot, but would not be something I would force on a young kid if they weren't interested in wearing it! The biggest difference between a child learning to write at 2.5 and say 5.5, I think, must be genuine interest in doing so:)
I guess, however, it is too soon to tell if her grip will revert.
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Dry mouth?
Dry eyes?
I have a friend who was mis-diagnosed for years with Fibro, and was just diagnosed with Sjogen's disease...it can often be overlooked as many meds cause dry mouth and eyes as well.
Good luck, and wishing you the best. Living with chronic pain is the absolute worst!
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The Zaditor eye drops are great, but I also use a trick I learned from my childhood allergist years ago to help:
Wash your eyes, especially at night an in the morning, with Johnson&Johnson baby shampoo. Use a couple of drops on a cotton ball with plenty of water, going from the inside corner outward. My eyes can almost swell shut in peak allergy seasons, and this really, really helpse if I do it regularly. Use drops in between...
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The classes my kiddo goes to gives hand stamps...how I have learned to hate them. One stamp on a hand would be fine, but MUST it be on all four appendages?! And if she goes to sleep with them on you can bet she wakes up in the morning with stamp prints transferred to cheeks, neck, wherever else said stamps come into contact with.
Really, why do places insist on giving out a 'reward' just for showing up?
Ah, end rant:)
Mini boxes of raisins were given out a few times in gymnastics and were big hits.
YMCA WWYD?
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This seems very strange to me...especially since I worked in youth programming at the YMCA for several years. ALL of the classes at the three YMCA centers I worked in geared toward that specific age would have fully expected that there would be kids that don't participate in everything, somethings, or for whatever reason, do their own thing. ESPECIALLY for a child of four!
And for something like Yoga at that age, they should expect that some kids will be interested and others not so much...even if he is wandering a bit, I would expect a bit more.
If he really likes attending the other portions, and you are comfortable taking him out, fine. But I do think you should speak to the Youth Program director. In a YMCA situation, this sounds like a problem with the instructor. At the very least it is something that should be addressed by them for future.
Also, never, ever, did I ever hear anyone tell a parent that they didn't see the point in enrolling a child unless it was serious behavior issues that would have been documented and filed in incident reports, reviewed by you. Something is very wrong with the persons attitude and I am sure the YMCA will at least check into it.
Maybe you could speak with the Youth Program Director and just nicely ask if she might monitor the situation...that you are more than willing to help address concerns but just want to get to the bottom of the problem.
Good luck!