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Advise on "Love & Logic" Books
Even though it seems that toddlers may be too young for this approach, Jim Fay ( the co-creator of Love and Logic)has really good analogies for how to use ...
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- Hi E., It sounds like you are in the same boat as I am. :) I have a 2 1/2 year old and a 1 year old (both boys). Between the two books you mentioned, I think t...
- I've read both and have used Love & Logic now for about 2 years with my 4 1/2 yr old and 2 1/2 yr old. The examples and information in the Early Childhood book really...
- If I'm not mistaken, both books are written by the same author, but I think the "Love & Logic for Early Childhood" would suit you best for right now. I also recommend ...
Question About a Stranger in Our Neighborhood
I think it is a little advanced for my daughter, b/c they use a lot of analogies , but in the final section, brother almost goes off with a guy and his model ...
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- Hi H.- I think you are 100% right to be concerned, although not paranoid. I find myself able to picture so many senarios if given the opportunity, so try not to let yo...
- I probably would have gone inside or not let my son tell him anything, but since you did, I would stay very aware and also maybe even call the police station and tell ...
- It wouldn't hurt to research area sex offenders / sexual predators to see if the man looks familiar. You can access the info through the sheriff's dept. website. I w...
CPS Gifted / Classical School Testing
Dec 10, 2009 ... The gifted test is harder to prepare for, but think Wechsler type activities ( analogies, patterns, and so forth). ...
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- The best way to prepare your child is by feeding him/her a great breakfast on the morning of the test and being upbeat about how they get to show someone all the fun s...
- Hi S., My child has taken the test two years in a row. It's really a good experience, but also look on the cps.edu website and you will find other great neighborhood...
- This is a test to see if your child is gifted. Your child is either gifted or not. You cannot make your child gifted by studying with them. I come from a long line of ...
Supplementing with Formula
... or peanut butter like consistency -- sorry for the food analogies). I always used Similac Advance, but I heard good things about the Nestle formula. ...
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- Great job breastfeeding this long. Keep in mind that supplementing will probably increase the baby's reflux issues unless the reflux is due to you having a milk overu...
- Until my daughter was six weeks old, I breastfed exclusively. Between 6 and 8 weeks, I gave her breast milk that I had frozen and formula (alternated bottles). When ...
- When my now three year old was born, she only had breast milk for the first 3-4 weeks but my pedia. suggested I supplement w/formula since I was having issues w/breast...
New Baby, New Marriage, and Trouble Adjusting
From a contemporary perspective, it can be quite humorous, with the analogies of the lovers often being ones that we can't quite imagine. ...
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- I felt the same way... I know it can feel like it will never be the same, but it will! Something that really helped me when my son was about a year old (last summer) ...
- I got married when I was 19, now 30, we were pregnant when we married and had 2 more 1.5 years apart. All 3 are boys. I made the huge mistake of forgetting I was a wif...
- I am a sahm of two. I had been with my husband for two years before we got married. We were married for one year before we had our first son. We were so close bef...
Angry 7 Year Old Boy
He gave many analogies, if your interested I can type up my notes from the meeting. :o) I hear ya and know EXACTLY where you are. Sometimes I often feel I ...
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- Hi L.- my name is D. I only have a 5 month old BUT i am the oldest of 9. What I suggest- Firmly telling him there is no attitude that will be accepted, but in that sam...
- L., My son is going through the same thing. My mom said that he is going through the terrible sevens. When he was younger, he was such a good baby/toddler. He ju...
- Hi L., My name is also L., and I am a single mother of an 11 yr daughter. I can empathize with the guilt of not spending enough quality time with your children but...
Games
ANALOGIES Great for: Intimate showers, where guests know each other well. How to play: A guest starts thinking of one of the other guests and keeps her ...
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- Since the shower will be mostly his side of the family, you could make up a Getting to Know "Her Name" game. The questions could be simplie things like What is her mid...
- I have a great game that will help eveyone relax. I have seen it played and have played it at my own shower. It will start off a little stuffy, but trust me...by the e...
- If you google "shower games" there are websites that you can print out and give you ideas. Good luck :0) S.
Pediatrician Help
He is always using these really descriptive analogies that help make doctor-talk totally clear. He greets patients by name, remembers past visits, ...
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- I take my kids to Dr Sharon Jaeger at Central Peds, they have an office in St Paul near the state fair grounds and another in Woodbury. All the doctors there that I ha...
- Dr. James Hocks, who is located at PACE Pediactrics in WSP is AWESOME. He was named one of the best peds. doc in the MPLS/St. Paul issue this past year. The phone # is...
- We have really liked Dr. Arnold London (Aspen clinics; we see him at Bandana Square, but he may be at other locations, too). He has always been respectful and helpful...
What Do You Remember the Most About Your Wedding Day?
*I liked that the sermon was meaningful and that my pastor used some analogies to compare a marriage that repects and listens to each other. ...
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- Hi Pam, Let's see.... here's what I remeber most. (By the way, I think this is a great question for brides to be because they can use all the info. to help them wi...
- Hi Pam, What a great question! I remember quite a few wonderful things, like sharing a private sweetheart table with my husband during dinner which allowed us a lit...
- This is bitter sweet for me to say but I will. lol My mom passed away before she ever met my husband. BUT, my father gave me her pearl necklace to wear with my dress...
How to Help My 8 Year Old with Math
Get where the analogies are going? Good luck. If you don't like what the school district wants to do, you have the right to ask for a second opinion that is ...
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- homework lasting a 1/2 hr is a crock. We are told the same thing... the teacher needs to have an idea...does she get a snack before home work? or some down time 1...
- My son did not have any interest in the mutliplication table either. Neither did I when I was his age, I still have problems reciting them today (lol) Lakeshore had th...
- Have you looked into a tutor for her? Is there anything wrong with her? Emotionally, eyes, allergies, problems at school, dislikes teacher, lack of sleep, dyslexia, ...
