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Pamela H in Texas

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    Blanket training

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    11 minutes ago, annandatje said:

    Learning how the world works, how people react, and how to make things happen is their primary survival goal the first year.

    Getting their needs met, survival, is their primary goal in the first year. Learning how the world works, how people react, and how to make things happen is important but it isn't also rebellious or manipulative. It is simply "What will happen?" or "Will the same thing happen?" Babies learn by repetition. A nine-month-old grabbing the remote for the third time in five minutes is not rebellion. 

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    Blanket training

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    11 minutes ago, Halftime Hope said:

    1) although you, Pam, may have supported and encouraged the children in your care, the Pearls and Ezzos had an adversarial, antagonistic approach to children. 

    Yes, I'm quite aware. I was just answering the question honestly where I even got such a notion.  The combination of "blanket training" and "Montessori rugs" were similar enough *in my mind* to accept it as a thing to do at all.  I just chose to do it (as well as almost all of my parenting) gently.

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    Blanket training

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    12 hours ago, KSera said:

    But I find myself curious what caused people to think of starting this training in the first place? Where did you hear about it?

    Well, I'll say that I did get it from the Pearls, I think. I considered it much like the rugs toddlers and preschoolers use in some daycares and most Montessori schools. Sometimes, a playpen, stroller, or high chair is appropriate, but there is nothing *inappropriate* about a blanket. 

    I also "sleep train" babies without crying it out and "potty train" young toddlers making it extra fun. 

    I think of these things like "training wheels." Though we don't use those either <gasp>, the idea is the same.  We support and encourage the child until they can do it on their own.  We just do it in nice ways.  So babies regularly play on blankets, 4- or 5-month-olds sleep through the night, toddlers use the toilet, and 3yos can ride bikes without training wheels. 

    Anyway, JME,

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    Book Suggestion

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    Our town doesn't have a library yet and the next town over has
    a very small one.  But I was able to find two books. And sooooo,
    I read the Prologue of The Shell Seekers 🙂
     It didn't go poorly at all.  I may go slowly, but I'm going to do this!

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    If you have improved your life (and particularly your health) significantly through a diet/exercise/lifestyle reset, please come inspire me

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    Posted · Edited by Pamela H in Texas
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    Short Story:  This is the way of eating I used: https://www.drmcdougall.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/06/Dr-McDougall-Color-Picture-Book.pdf

    Longer Story posted on McDougall Success Stories group of FB: 

    So, here is my Whole Foods Plant Based story:
    I was a little short for my weight all my childhood. All my adult life, I have been 70-110+ pounds overweight. My autoimmune disorders were exasperated by my weight.
    So I had weight loss surgery.
    Way before goal, I started gaining again. I also had what we thought were complications.
    So I had surgery again, still had issues, AND started gaining again way before goal. What on earth?
    I knew about Dr John McDougall’s way of eating. I had watched Forks Over Knives. I believed that it worked and was the healthiest way of eating.
    So I got serious.
    And I got serious results!
    My fasting sugar became normal.
    My blood pressure became wonderful.
    My cholesterol became “heart attack proof.”
    My pulse is good.
    My blood numbers (minerals and vitamins) are great.
    And I’ve been between 127 and 130 for almost two years now.
    Most importantly, now I can chase my kids and enjoy being a mom in a way I’ve never been able to before.
    This picture was a maintenance picture I took for accountability a few months ago. I am going to stay as healthy as I can. Diabetes, heart disease, even some autoimmune issues are in remission as long as I eat a nutrient dense, very low fat, plant based diet.
     
    I then shared a picture of me at 242 and another at 127.
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    Book Suggestion

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    On 12/21/2022 at 12:39 PM, Innisfree said:

    could you fill us in on what the problem has been? Is it maintaining attention, or tracking across the page, or…? Please don’t answer if you’d rather not. I’m just wondering if a shorter book would help, or larger print, or something along those lines. Fast-moving plot, or slower and more depth?

    I think maybe attention and stamina issues.  I can read a page or two of information without an issue. I couldn't keep up with a book club on a non-fiction book, but I could read smaller sections at a time.  I can also read short stories from a magazine (for example).  So I think I have it in me.  I just might need to be patient with myself.  

    "At least one book" in a whole year seems like such a doable goal. I don't want to push it an make that a 700 page book so if I miss time it becomes an issue, but something seems an option 🙂

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    Book Suggestion

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    So some of you know that I had a stroke in May of 2006 at the age of 31.  Before the stroke, I read voraciously.  I *loved* it.  It was so much more fulfilling than scrolling FB could ever be, as I'm sure y'all know.  I can scroll okay but I haven't been able to read a novel since the stroke, not one.  I tried once but failed, but it's been years since I tried.  As part of my 23 in 2023 bucket list/goals, I'd like to try to read a book.  What book would you say is worth it for a first read?

    Key information about me:  I'm one of Jehovah's Witnesses so fairly conservative but not political in the least. I'm not interested in books centered around religion or war or governments.  

    16.5 years.  Its time!  I can do this if I stay determined.  I think I can do it. Now what to read...

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    S/o dating experiences

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    Sometimes things work out just perfectly.  Before I was following a spiritual path,
    my husband moved in with me TWO WEEKS after we met.  We slowly came to
    love one another, have kids together, get married (in that order).  We'll have been
    legally married 27 years in March.  

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    23 things to do in 2023

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    Posted · Edited by Pamela H in Texas

    I would like to join this.  I haven't made it to 23 quite yet, but I'm well on my way.  I have things like:

    getting a mammogram and eye exam (same line),

    losing the Covid 15,

    various spiritual goals,

    paint bedroom(s),

    go camping,

    start an herb garden,

    and 4 sleeps away (what I heard it takes to reset). 

    I also included make paper crafts (airplanes, snowflakes, origami) with the kids

    and GO to a movie (hopefully there will be one worth going to else it'll just be Mario LOL).  

    I have a big one if anyone wants to help.  I would like to read a piece of fiction.  As some know, I had a stroke in May 2006.  Before the stroke, I read voraciously.  Since, I have not read one book (not literature or even fluff).  So I'd like to read a book.  Key info about me:  I'm one of Jehovah's Witnesses so pretty conservative but with no interest in politics.  I also wouldn't be interested in something primarily around religion or war. Any suggestions (or should I make a separate post?)?

    Oh, and I do think that this is a matter of semantics but it was one that allowed me to participate.  The idea of a SMART goal for 23 things seems WAY out of reach.  A few bucket items, a few things that need to be done, a couple goals, etc ALL seem more do-able and list-worthy this way, I think.  

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    Do not like my new mattress ordered online

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    I don't have that one; but I did buy a well-known and loved mattress online after pining for it for years.  I *hated* it!  But having heard how you have to give it time, I planned to do just that.  And I did.  And I still hated it.  In the end, my daughter took our mattress.  We bought a much cheaper mattress off Amazon that has really worked for us.  Who knew?  I highly recommend giving it a chance to break it in or get you used to it.  Just make the decision within the time the company gives you to do it.

    Wordle

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    I don't check in everyday as it seems I only get to report that I did it in 4.  That's my story daily, it seems.  But today, I did a little better.

    Wordle 467 3/6

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    Idiopathic Hypersomnia

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    Has anyone been diagnosed with this? Anyone's child?

    My son (27) has been on a medical leave of absence from work with a number of various symptoms of SOMETHING.  Today, the sleep doctor diagnosed Idiopathic Hypersomnia and is sending the information to the neurologist who will hopefully find an underlying cause that can be addressed.  There is possible treatment for IH which hopefully will work soon.

    I was just wondering if anyone had any experience with this, any advice, etc.

    If you're willing to identify your denominational or religious affiliation or lack of one...

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    Posted · Edited by Pamela H in Texas

    I'm Christian, one of Jehovah's Witnesses.  

    I was raised "Christian" in that my parents had a vague belief
    and we went to church once in a blue moon.  As a teen,
    I attended a Methodist church with friends. My parents
    still hold a general belief in God and Jesus but don't act on it.
    My brother believes religion to be a way of man controlling man.

    I was searching for what the Bible really said on a number of 
    topics, specifically discipline and the trinity.  After those issues
    I was moving on to other areas and wanted to start a group to
    do that.  Then I started studying with Witnesses after one was
    able to help answer certain questions from the Bible, not just
    give me what they thought.  

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