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Bluegrass
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09-27-2007

Sunday, November 04, 2007 - 7:34 am   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Bluegrass a private message Print Post    
OK, my youngest will be 2 in January and lately she has been taking off her clothes around the house. I'm not too worried cause I keep the house warm and all but then this weekend she has started yanking her diaper off too and complaining when I put it back on. I don't think she is ready to be potty-trained yet cause she cries when I put her on the toilet, but I really don't want to deal with the messes on the carpet. Any suggestions???

Cinnamongirl
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01-10-2001

Sunday, November 04, 2007 - 7:52 am   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Cinnamongirl a private message Print Post    
duct tape.

Sorry, no REAL suggestions. My little one hasn't started that yet (hes 22 months)... just his socks and hes been doing that forever.

But I'm sure its coming so I'll pay attention to any advice you get :-)

Mocha
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08-12-2001

Sunday, November 04, 2007 - 10:34 am   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Mocha a private message Print Post    
Maybe switch to pullups?

Wargod
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07-16-2001

Sunday, November 04, 2007 - 9:22 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Wargod a private message Print Post    
We used duct tape on my middle niece until she was out of diapers, lol, it worked. I'd say try pull ups too but they're even easier to get off than diapers.

Good luck on the nekkid thing. Kota was a streaker at that age and still will end up half dressed most the time now.

Skootz
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07-23-2003

Monday, November 05, 2007 - 4:52 am   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Skootz a private message Print Post    
LOL, yes I can remember using duct tape a few times at night for one of my girl. Gotta do what works.

Positive reinforcement when she does keep clothes on....you keep your clothes on and we can sit and read a book etc.

Good luck with your nekkid bandit lol

Cinnamongirl
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01-10-2001

Tuesday, November 06, 2007 - 5:02 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Cinnamongirl a private message Print Post    
LOL..and here I was thinking I was being funny and people actually use it...love it


Oh man, my little ones 2nd birthday is coming up just before christmas. He gets so much stuff its actually embarrassing. I was thinking this year I would glom it all together, along with input ($) from grandparents and buy him either a playhouse or playkitchen... make one big gift..(I tell ya, these things are quite elaborate these days) my dilemna is..which one? They both have pros and cons and I'm sure either would be fine but....I'm so horrible at making decisions and thought maybe those of you who have older kids can recommend what you would did or would have done.. I'm planning on keeping it inside.

Cinnamongirl
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01-10-2001

Tuesday, November 06, 2007 - 6:13 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Cinnamongirl a private message Print Post    
Also....if you have daycare, what do you get them for Christmas? This is my sons first year being in daycare and he loves it so much he sometimes doesn't want to come home. He goes 4 days a week, $25 a day.. I think thats a steal. Just looking for some ideas...

Julieboo
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02-05-2002

Tuesday, November 06, 2007 - 6:25 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Julieboo a private message Print Post    
I always recommend giftcards. Maybe an ornament with his photo on it so you have a little something personal, but ad a giftcard with it...

Mamie316
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07-08-2003

Tuesday, November 06, 2007 - 6:33 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Mamie316 a private message Print Post    
Cinnamon, I have a daycare and the parents know me and do get giftcards for the places that I like. It's a very nice gesture and I appreciate it immensely. I'm sure that your daycare provider will too.

I also like the idea of an ornament. I have a few on the tree every year that the kids have made me.

Cinnamongirl
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01-10-2001

Tuesday, November 06, 2007 - 6:46 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Cinnamongirl a private message Print Post    
Yeah, I was thinking giftcard too :-) If you don't mind me asking....how much are they usually for? $20 - $50 - $100 ??

The ornament is an AWESOME idea. I love it.

Bluegrass
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09-27-2007

Tuesday, November 06, 2007 - 7:30 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Bluegrass a private message Print Post    
Thanks for the duct tape idea. It is actually working. She got frustrated at first but then gave up. She is just a "free" child I suppose!
Skootz, I love the positive reinforcement idea. I've been telling her we can only having reading time before bed if she keeps her pjs and diaper on and it's working

Bluegrass
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09-27-2007

Tuesday, November 06, 2007 - 7:31 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Bluegrass a private message Print Post    
As for Christmas, I got the playhouse for my girls last spring and it was great for the summer. We chose it just cause we didn't have room for one of those kitchens. Now that we are getting a house with a bigger play area I am considering a kitchen because Emily loves playing with the one at daycare. Speaking of daycare, I also like to give giftcards and I also do some baking and put a bunch of goodies in a tin for all the teachers. They always love that, I know it's hard to find the time to bake with little ones around, but now that Em is 3 she loves to "help"

Ladytex
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09-27-2001

Thursday, November 08, 2007 - 7:33 am   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Ladytex a private message Print Post    
ALERT If any of you are thinking of or have bought Spin Master Aqua Dots do NOT give them to your children.
Link

Wargod
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07-16-2001

Thursday, November 08, 2007 - 9:03 am   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Wargod a private message Print Post    
I saw that last night and came close to groaning outloud over it. Dakota's been asking for them for a while now and they were on my Christmas list for her.

That is a very scary problem with those!

Ladytex
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09-27-2001

Thursday, November 08, 2007 - 11:31 am   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Ladytex a private message Print Post    
yes, it's very scary ...

Mamie316
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07-08-2003

Thursday, November 08, 2007 - 12:24 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Mamie316 a private message Print Post    
That Aquadot thing is just so scary! Who would have even ever thought of it?

Cinnamon, my giftcards vary. They are usually around 25 or more. I've had my daycare kids since they were all babies so we've become more like family. The oldest, I've had for 11 years and the youngest for 5.

Urgrace
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08-19-2000

Thursday, November 08, 2007 - 1:02 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Urgrace a private message Print Post    
Oops, I just saw this. I had posted a link in the RN thread. Glad it's down here where it's supposed to be.

Wargod
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07-16-2001

Thursday, November 08, 2007 - 1:26 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Wargod a private message Print Post    
Better to have it in several places Gracie, more chances for people to read it.

Brenda1966
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07-03-2002

Thursday, November 08, 2007 - 2:20 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Brenda1966 a private message Print Post    
Same here Wargod -- DD has seen them on TV and asked for them. Good thing I'm not an early xmas shopper!

Wargod
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07-16-2001

Thursday, November 08, 2007 - 2:32 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Wargod a private message Print Post    
Yeah no kidding! I got to say I'm having a really hard time with deciding on Christmas gifts this year. While my kids and my older nieces and nephews are old enough not to be sticking toys with lead based paint in their mouths (or aguadots!) I've got enough little nieces and nephews that it's a worry.

Dakota's easy bake oven was recalled twice and my two middle nieces and youngest nephew have had so many toys that have had to be sent back from this summer on it's ridiculous. Makes me kinda scared to buy them anything and that totally sucks cuz as auntie my job is to buy them something that's fun and silly and useless, lol! I don't want to be stuck buying the little ones clothes!

Serenity
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06-28-2005

Thursday, November 08, 2007 - 5:36 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Serenity a private message Print Post    
Thanks for posting the recall notice. My boys had AquaDots on their Christmas lists as well. Sigh. As parents we need to be very diligent about the toys we are buying and where they are made.

Ladytex
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09-27-2001

Thursday, November 15, 2007 - 1:22 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Ladytex a private message Print Post    
saw this article ... looked interesting ...
In Search of Safety: A Mom's 8-Step Guide to Toy Selection and Everyday Use

Sewmommy
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07-06-2004

Friday, November 16, 2007 - 8:46 am   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Sewmommy a private message Print Post    
Help! I need some ideas to help dd 11 with her writing. She is a super smart kid, and we have come along way in a few years, but we got her standardized test back for writing the other day (ISAT) and she is considered Academic Warning in that area. She is in the high exceeds expectations in reading and math. We aren't looking for super high, but average would be nice. I guess I just need ideas on how to help her organize thoughts and get the info across clearly, the pre-writing stuff.

Some other random info: I personally am not the best writer, but can get by. She was diagnosed ADHD-inattentive 3 years ago. She went off Adderall about 2 months ago. And she made high honor roll for the 1st quarter at middle school. YEAH!

Nyheat
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08-09-2006

Friday, November 16, 2007 - 9:31 am   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Nyheat a private message Print Post    
Is she writing an essay for the test?

Good writing IS largely good organization; it's what people notice first if it's not there.

Most paragraphs are mini-arguments and can be practiced as such. The first sentence presents a thesis, the next few sentences provide details and support, and the final sentence reinforces the first.

She should try her best to be precise in her writing and give good descriptive details. "I like the cute cat" is less interesting than "I like the beautiful grey cat sitting in the window, licking its paw." The reader is more drawn into the scene in the second sentence than the first. Avoid words like "thing," stuff, and "it." Too vague and nondescriptive. Try building vocabulary to this end.

I did a google search and unfortunately didn't find that many great sites for your daughter's grade level; maybe someone else will have better luck.

You can alway look at Barnes & Noble with your daughter for some books about writing with interesting exercises and good guidelines. It would be good also if her English teacher could help pinpoint problem areas like grammar or organization.

Good luck!

ETA: I got better results when I googled "paragraph writing." Try this site:

http://www.buowl.boun.edu.tr/students/Paragraph%20Writing%20Exercises.htm

Skootz
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07-23-2003

Friday, November 16, 2007 - 9:36 am   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Skootz a private message Print Post    
Funny you mention this, we had a PTA meeting las night and we discussed EQOA test results that came from testing that is done annually on grade 3 and 6 students.

The writing was something we need to work on at our school too. It is hard for students of all ages to do this. on thing our principal showed us last night and it was interesting....he took a piece of paper and folded it 3 ways. when he opened it up again it showed us how we are to organize our thoughts etc for a story. 1/4 on top, 1/2 middle area and 1/4 bottom half. This is how a story is to be done. 1/4 for the opening thoughts. 1/2 for the main body of the story and 1/4 for the last thoughts and closure. It was a neat way to do it. It is very hard for students to organize your thoughts.

We discussed how we live in such a fast world now..we don't have to organize our thoughts on a piece of paper, we have computers, emails, msn, facebook and our thoughts are there, quick and put into the letter etc and are done. It is fast and having to sit and put your thoughts and organizing yourself for writing is very difficult. We are use to quick typing and not writing.

Don't push it, you are not alone.

My oldest dd is 11 and has many academic issues. Writing is also a hard one for her too. I think, as long as she can read, understand what she read, orally relate it to someone, the rest will come slowly. I am not going to put too much pressure on her for this.

as long as your dd is doing her best, don't worry about it too much.