- My ds-8 did the Mindbenders A2. I think that's the same kind of thing you are talking about...?..... - Sydney in NJ 10:20 Oct 28
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- What a good idea! - Jean in Newcastle, WA 11:07 Oct 28
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- What a good idea! - Jean in Newcastle, WA 11:07 Oct 28
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- We never finished that book - Cleo Qc 22:06 Oct 27
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- I vote for skipping them unless your ds just really has fun doing them. (more) - Allison 16:13 Oct 27
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- We waited on computer play, too, and I'm glad (m) - KPzz 20:53 Oct 27
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- The was computer-independent at 26 mo. - Reya 18:02 Oct 27
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- We do computer stuff - Nita 17:09 Oct 27
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- WOW , a range of ideas.Thanks to all, :-) (nm) - christine in AL 13:23 Oct 27
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- different for different kids... - katalaska 13:10 Oct 27
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- thought I should clarify... - katalaska 11:13 Oct 28
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- thought I should clarify... - katalaska 11:13 Oct 28
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- We started at 18mos., with Reader Rabbit. m - PariSarah in NC 12:03 Oct 27
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- Re: how early computer play - Jean in Newcastle, WA 11:11 Oct 27
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- thanks Jean!!! - christine in AL 11:51 Oct 27
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- thanks Jean!!! - christine in AL 11:51 Oct 27
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- By having lots of siblings!! [grin] nt - Mrs Ives 8:37 Oct 28
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- Varied age ranges of neighborhood friends and community activities (sm) - KPzz 20:55 Oct 27
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- Our local homeschool group has provided some great friendships for ds (boys and girls) -- most friends are 2y older than ds though, and much larger physically. nt - abbeyej 19:11 Oct 27
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- Various ways - lovemykids 17:53 Oct 27
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- I don't think this is a gifted issue... - Nita 17:48 Oct 27
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- Since my ds is big for his age, he naturally has always fit better with boys who are a couple years older than he. - Charlotte 17:36 Oct 27
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- Beware insecure\jealous parents... - Catherine 16:19 Oct 27
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- I'm puzzled at the implication that friendships with gifted children are - Lindie 14:22 Oct 27
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- thanks for the thoughtful replies - I admit that when I posted - Lindie 16:10 Oct 27
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- I agree now, but things were different when my oldest was younger... - Barb F. PA 14:47 Oct 27
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- My kids are dd 7.5 and ds6 m - Kim in TX 18:18 Oct 27
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- Wow, I totally cut out half of one sentence...correction inside - Barb F. PA 15:00 Oct 27
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- My kids are dd 7.5 and ds6 m - Kim in TX 18:18 Oct 27
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- As always, it depends on the specific kid and just what you mean by "gifted." - Jenny in Florida 14:46 Oct 27
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- Jenny, see my post above... - Barb F. PA 14:56 Oct 27
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- I'm not really worried about it. - Jenny in Florida 15:46 Oct 27
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- I'm not really worried about it. - Jenny in Florida 15:46 Oct 27
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- Jenny, see my post above... - Barb F. PA 14:56 Oct 27
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- thanks for the thoughtful replies - I admit that when I posted - Lindie 16:10 Oct 27
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- Re: Where have your gifted dc found their play mates? nt - Karin 13:28 Oct 27
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- where have the mommy's found their playmates? - dcd 13:09 Oct 27
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- Re: where have the mommy's found their playmates? - Jean in Newcastle, WA 14:25 Oct 27
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- Re: where have the mommy's found their playmates? - Jean in Newcastle, WA 14:25 Oct 27
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- If you mean friends his same age. . . (m) - Jean in Newcastle, WA 11:16 Oct 27
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- Unfortunately, they don't have many right now. - Jenny in Florida 10:49 Oct 27
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- This is where we are... - Virginia Dawn 14:24 Oct 27
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- This is where we are... - Virginia Dawn 14:24 Oct 27
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- We are still looking... (nt) - Jenne in AZ 10:32 Oct 27
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- Here is how our local schools handle homeschoolers - Rachel 22:01 Oct 26
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- You would think they'd be bending over backwards to keep and get students instead... - Pamela 8:14 Oct 28
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- Wow, that's terrible. Has no one attempted legal action? (nt) - Karin 13:18 Oct 27
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- WOW! I'm appalled. nt - PariSarah in NC 7:43 Oct 27
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- Whew! Where are you? - LJ 22:38 Oct 26
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- You would think they'd be bending over backwards to keep and get students instead... - Pamela 8:14 Oct 28
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- It may not even be an issue in public school... - abbeyej 20:01 Oct 26
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- can you answer a question for me on the IB program? - stef in colorado 20:35 Oct 26
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- can you answer a question for me on the IB program? - stef in colorado 20:35 Oct 26
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- Could be valid (m) - KPzz 21:00 Oct 27
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- My standard rec's... - Julie in Monterey 2:50 Oct 26
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- When I went to enroll my kids... - Pamela 10:42 Oct 26
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- Something to watch for... - Barb F. PA 21:51 Oct 25
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- this happened to me... - Betty 22:57 Oct 26
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- Dumb correction... - Barb F. PA 21:55 Oct 25
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- this happened to me... - Betty 22:57 Oct 26
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- Our dd skipped a grade (m) - KPzz 19:38 Oct 25
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- Thanks KPzz... - kbm 20:26 Oct 25 (1)
- Re: Asking a ps to consider a grade skip? - Rachel 17:27 Oct 25
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- Re: Asking a ps to consider a grade skip? - Karin 17:22 Oct 25
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- Re: Rhonda, about your son's vision - Rhonda 22:48 Oct 25
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- Thanks, Rhonda, I am not sure what to think - Osmosis Mom 10:24 Oct 26
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- Thanks, Rhonda, I am not sure what to think - Osmosis Mom 10:24 Oct 26
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- Just wanted to chime in here with some suggestions. - Charlotte 18:35 Oct 27
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- No specific suggestions, but have you read these books? - lovemykids 17:08 Oct 25
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- Read some of them - Cleo Qc 21:27 Oct 25
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- Read some of them - Cleo Qc 21:27 Oct 25
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- Where's Dad?? - Rebecca in VA 14:39 Oct 25
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- Re: Where's Dad?? - Greg 20:44 Oct 25
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- Not here... - Cleo Qc 21:26 Oct 25
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- Not here... - Cleo Qc 21:26 Oct 25
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- Re: Where's Dad?? - Greg 20:44 Oct 25
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- If this were one of my kids . . . - Jenny in Florida 13:50 Oct 25
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- He's definitely bored with these specific tasks - Cleo Qc 21:30 Oct 25
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- There are some things that simply MUST be done. Period. - Jenny in Florida 9:29 Oct 26
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- He does the work, but retains nothing... - Cleo Qc 12:05 Oct 26
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- Hmmmm - Jenny in Florida 12:29 Oct 26
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- Hmmmm - Jenny in Florida 12:29 Oct 26
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- He does the work, but retains nothing... - Cleo Qc 12:05 Oct 26
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- There are some things that simply MUST be done. Period. - Jenny in Florida 9:29 Oct 26
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- He's definitely bored with these specific tasks - Cleo Qc 21:30 Oct 25
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- This was about the point where I tossed stuff out (m) - KPzz 13:37 Oct 25
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- Just an idea....(m) - Rhonda 23:00 Oct 24
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- I've considered it... - Cleo Qc 23:34 Oct 24
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- Re: I've considered it... - Karin 12:37 Oct 25
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- he has no problem reading music. - Cleo Qc 21:29 Oct 25
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- Re: I've considered it... - Karen in Mpls 16:27 Oct 25
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- he has no problem reading music. - Cleo Qc 21:29 Oct 25
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- Re: I've considered it... - Karin 12:37 Oct 25
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- I've considered it... - Cleo Qc 23:34 Oct 24
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- Well, much of this sounds very familiar (m) - Karin 13:09 Oct 25
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- Karin, thank you so much...(more) - katalaska 14:11 Oct 25
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- This reply is shorter, just a couple of things. - Karin 17:16 Oct 25
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- This reply is shorter, just a couple of things. - Karin 17:16 Oct 25
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- Karin, thank you so much...(more) - katalaska 14:11 Oct 25
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- Chiming in late here... - lovemykids 18:21 Oct 27
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- Thanks, everyone! I think you've covered it all... - katalaska 9:49 Oct 25
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- mine is doing these things also - Nita 0:09 Oct 26
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- mine is doing these things also - Nita 0:09 Oct 26
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- BTDT also - Debra in CO 9:11 Oct 25
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- Beat him. (Just kidding) m - PariSarah in NC 8:44 Oct 25
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- Re: What would you do with a 3.5 yo ds who is chiming in on his K sister's math? - LittleMan'sMom 1:31 Oct 25
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- We started ds2 a bit earlier, for this very reason. (m) - Dy 23:18 Oct 24
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- BTDT... - Arch At Home 20:37 Oct 24
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- Thank you all. I am using parts of all the rec's, but I must say that the talk from Dad has made wonders. I will be moving ahead and also rewarding the effort to complete the work more quickly. Thanks again. nt - Kim in TX 10:02 Oct 27
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- I would not do more of the "same." Change it up! Change is good! (m) - Sydney in NJ 9:59 Oct 25
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- Agreeing with others here - I'm a year ahead of you, but similar situation - Debra in CO 8:57 Oct 25
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- After reading Sydney's post, I want to clarify mine :) - Debra in CO 15:14 Oct 25
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- After reading Sydney's post, I want to clarify mine :) - Debra in CO 15:14 Oct 25
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- Also! - Reya 1:04 Oct 25
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- Challenge Math - Reya 1:03 Oct 25
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- You might not like my answer - Lisa 0:19 Oct 25
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- Not sure why you're making her do problems if she's bored because she already knows the concept.... - Charlotte 17:09 Oct 24
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- I agree. It sounds like you've got the wrong level. - Kristy in CA 19:35 Oct 24
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- I agree. It sounds like you've got the wrong level. - Kristy in CA 19:35 Oct 24
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- Our Goals - Jenny in Florida 12:00 Oct 25
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- My goals in homeschooling - Reya 1:10 Oct 25
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- Some quotes... - Virginia Dawn 16:21 Oct 24
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- My apologies to Mr. Churchill, that should read "books" - Virginia Dawn 16:35 Oct 24
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- What? Winston Churchill had "boo*s"???? LOL (nt) - Cleo Qc 21:45 Oct 24
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- :-) nt - Virginia Dawn 0:34 Oct 25
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- :-) nt - Virginia Dawn 0:34 Oct 25
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- What? Winston Churchill had "boo*s"???? LOL (nt) - Cleo Qc 21:45 Oct 24
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- My apologies to Mr. Churchill, that should read "books" - Virginia Dawn 16:35 Oct 24
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- Boy does that sound familiar!!!!! nm - Nan in Mass 15:36 Oct 24
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- Re: Boy does that sound familiar!!!!! nm - Eva 7:56 Oct 25
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- Well... - Nan in Mass 15:08 Oct 25
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- Re: Well... - Eva 20:13 Oct 26
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- Re: Well... - Eva 20:13 Oct 26
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- Well... - Nan in Mass 15:08 Oct 25
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- Re: Boy does that sound familiar!!!!! nm - Eva 7:56 Oct 25
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- Sure - Jenny in Florida 0:07 Oct 24
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- Re: Sure - Eva 10:18 Oct 24
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- Re: Sure - Eva 10:18 Oct 24
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- Dd is struggling to discover her own balance right now... - Beth in OH 23:16 Oct 23
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- We are going through that right now... - Annette in WA 17:37 Oct 23
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- Re: We are going through that right now... - Eva 13:01 Oct 24
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- Right now she is taking an online course in Creative Writing... - Annette in WA 18:27 Oct 25
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- Well, the link is in here. I think I left my brain in a shoebox in Peoria this week. sorry... - Annette in WA 21:43 Oct 25 (1)
- Right now she is taking an online course in Creative Writing... - Annette in WA 18:27 Oct 25
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- Re: We are going through that right now... - Eva 13:01 Oct 24
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- Re: What is the title of the book with the home IQ test for dc? (or is it not a book?) nt - Kim in Florida 0:24 Oct 24
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- Thanks! nt - OhElizabeth 14:14 Oct 24
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- Thanks! nt - OhElizabeth 14:14 Oct 24
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- Re: Computer curriculum/resources - Lisa 0:20 Oct 25
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- Re: Thanks (nt) - Donna 14:20 Oct 25
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- Re: Thanks (nt) - Donna 14:20 Oct 25
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- I homeschool my gifted child with Asperger's (m) - Karin 18:06 Oct 24
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- I also work... - Arch At Home 5:46 Oct 24
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- You're already homeschooling - Janet in Ma 17:48 Oct 23
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- I work! - Reya 15:59 Oct 23
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- Re: I work! - jen4man 22:14 Oct 23
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- I do sleep! - Reya 22:52 Oct 23
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- You have my rules! - Annette in WA 13:08 Oct 24
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- I'm a bit more lenient than my mom was with me but not my brother... - Reya 1:17 Oct 25
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- I'm a bit more lenient than my mom was with me but not my brother... - Reya 1:17 Oct 25
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- You have my rules! - Annette in WA 13:08 Oct 24
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- I do sleep! - Reya 22:52 Oct 23
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- Re: I work! - jen4man 22:14 Oct 23
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- I think you can do it, and here's why... (m) - OhElizabeth 15:21 Oct 23
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- Re: I think you can do it, and here's why... (m) - jen4man 22:07 Oct 23
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- I wanted to clarify on my chart thing... (m) - OhElizabeth 15:32 Oct 23
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- Re: I think you can do it, and here's why... (m) - jen4man 22:07 Oct 23
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- I do modified Classical with my Asperger's child (m) - Karin 18:12 Oct 24
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- some suggestions for resources - stef in colorado 21:47 Oct 23
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- Ooops! Grammar! - Reya 15:49 Oct 23
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- Re: Ooops! Grammar! - Kim 16:47 Oct 23
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- Re: Ooops! Grammar! - Kim 16:47 Oct 23
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- Re: New with questions (cross-post) - Reya 15:45 Oct 23
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- Re: New with questions (cross-post) - Kim 16:46 Oct 23
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- For what it is worth... - Nan in Mass 15:32 Oct 24
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- How does he deal with reading fiction? - Reya 23:00 Oct 23
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- For what it is worth... - Nan in Mass 15:32 Oct 24
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- Re: New with questions (cross-post) - Kim 16:46 Oct 23
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- Re: New with questions (cross-post) - stef in colorado 14:14 Oct 23
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- Florida Space Research Institute - Space Science - Kim 15:30 Oct 23
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- Hmmm...let me try that link again.. - Kim 15:32 Oct 23
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- Hmmm...let me try that link again.. - Kim 15:32 Oct 23
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- Florida Space Research Institute - Space Science - Kim 15:30 Oct 23
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- What about typing or voice recognition software? - jen4man 9:34 Oct 23
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- Re: What about typing or voice recognition software? - Kim 9:45 Oct 23
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- Writing and typing - Christina in ME 14:27 Oct 23
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- I second the dictation in addition to a writing program for legibility. nt. - Julie in Monterey 3:01 Oct 26
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- I second the dication rec in addition to a handwriting program nt. - Julie in Monterey 3:00 Oct 26
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- Re: Writing and typing - Kim 15:42 Oct 23
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- One more thought... - Christina in ME 16:07 Oct 23
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- Re: One more thought... - Kim 16:31 Oct 23
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- Re: One more thought... - Kim 16:31 Oct 23
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- One more thought... - Christina in ME 16:07 Oct 23
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- I second the dictation in addition to a writing program for legibility. nt. - Julie in Monterey 3:01 Oct 26
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- Writing and typing - Christina in ME 14:27 Oct 23
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- Re: What about typing or voice recognition software? - Kim 9:45 Oct 23
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- Oh, and for tactile "cravers"... - Reya 15:31 Oct 23
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- Dyslexia - Reya 15:28 Oct 23
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- Re: Dyslexia - Nita 22:41 Oct 23
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- Re: Dyslexia - Reya 23:06 Oct 23
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- Re: Dyslexia - Reya 23:06 Oct 23
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- Re: Dyslexia - Nita 22:41 Oct 23
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- Sounds like she is "pulling" mommy along. .. - Julie in Monterey 3:17 Oct 26
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- nudging a little can be good - jen4man 20:28 Oct 22
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- Yes, you should "just give her all she wants" (m) - KPzz 10:42 Oct 22
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- Let her go (m) - Sydney in NJ 9:21 Oct 22
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- My 5 yo enjoys this free geography site (link inside) - KarenNC 9:15 Oct 22
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- We have an old computer geography game that my son loved when he was younger - Virginia Dawn 8:00 Oct 22
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- Re: How hard to "push" - stef in colorado 7:19 Oct 22
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- Re: How hard to "push" - Nita 3:03 Oct 22
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- I wouldn't call that "pushing"! - Reya 2:11 Oct 22
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- Usually it is a good idea to let the child lead... - Jenne in AZ 0:00 Oct 22
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- My DD started doing the same thing at 3.5 - Laurie in VA 23:40 Oct 21
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- I know what you mean! Who can you talk to? - Pam B. 19:15 Oct 22
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- Two websites to look at... - Annette in WA 21:38 Oct 22
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- Two websites to look at... - Annette in WA 21:38 Oct 22
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- IMO - Pamela 5:39 Oct 22
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- "Gifted" is not "Profoundly Gifted" - KPzz 18:18 Oct 21
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- I'd agree with Abbey - and, seeing as I can easily see myself saying something totally stupid like she did... - Debra in CO 13:23 Oct 21
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- Baggage, Hmmm. I think you have something there. - lovemykids 15:26 Oct 21
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- Just something to think about! - Nita 1:44 Oct 22
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- Thanks for the suggestion. m - lovemykids 14:17 Oct 22
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- Thanks for the suggestion. m - lovemykids 14:17 Oct 22
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- Just something to think about! - Nita 1:44 Oct 22
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- Baggage, Hmmm. I think you have something there. - lovemykids 15:26 Oct 21
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- Well, it sounds like semantics to me... - abbeyej 12:39 Oct 21
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- I haven't read the other responses yet, so maybe someone said this already, but... (m) - JC in ON 21:48 Oct 22
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- Some factors that can influence an IQ score (should have gone under VA Dawn's post)... - Rebecca in VA 18:02 Oct 23
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- So IQ is not static? - Virginia Dawn 22:15 Oct 22
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- Some factors that can influence an IQ score (should have gone under VA Dawn's post)... - Rebecca in VA 18:02 Oct 23
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- Re: ruminating on an earlier post...m - Nita 2:20 Oct 22
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- Re: ruminating on an earlier post...m - Karin 22:20 Oct 21
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- I had a foster child in my second grade class once - Mary Jo in Mi 20:54 Oct 21
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- Many twin studies have been done on the issue. - Reya 16:35 Oct 21
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- I asked my parents about this. . . - Jean in Newcastle, WA 14:29 Oct 21
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- I've observed that the oldest child in a disadvantaged home often becomes the "super mother"... - Virginia Dawn 7:57 Oct 21
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- to clarify one point--sm - melissa in the desert 1:42 Oct 21
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- Why not tell them? - Kim in Florida 10:46 Oct 21
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- I kind of agree. - Jenny in Florida 11:11 Oct 21
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- Re: I kind of agree. - kim in Florida 16:42 Oct 21
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- Thanks!--and why not tell them? Well...(m) - Elizabeth in Canada 19:15 Oct 21
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- Elizabeth, I think your kids are giving strong cues that - katilac 11:32 Oct 23
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- Yes, we've talked about it some-- - Elizabeth in Canada 19:07 Oct 23
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- Yes, we've talked about it some-- - Elizabeth in Canada 19:07 Oct 23
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- a little more - Kim in Florida 19:55 Oct 21
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- Elizabeth, I think your kids are giving strong cues that - katilac 11:32 Oct 23
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- Thanks!--and why not tell them? Well...(m) - Elizabeth in Canada 19:15 Oct 21
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- Re: I kind of agree. - kim in Florida 16:42 Oct 21
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- I kind of agree. - Jenny in Florida 11:11 Oct 21
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- As with so many other things - - - - Jenny in Florida 10:25 Oct 21
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- The talk was forced upon us (m) - KPzz 9:47 Oct 21
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- So this might beg the question...(m) - Elizabeth in Canada 15:07 Oct 22
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- No problem - KPzz 10:13 Oct 23
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- we discuss it without the issue being forced, for the - katilac 11:53 Oct 23
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- I wonder where the parents of that day were getting their information about gifted children.... - Virginia Dawn 13:28 Oct 23
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- re: lacking in common sense... - OhElizabeth 14:43 Oct 24
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- re: lacking in common sense... - OhElizabeth 14:43 Oct 24
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- I wonder where the parents of that day were getting their information about gifted children.... - Virginia Dawn 13:28 Oct 23
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- we discuss it without the issue being forced, for the - katilac 11:53 Oct 23
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- No problem - KPzz 10:13 Oct 23
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- So this might beg the question...(m) - Elizabeth in Canada 15:07 Oct 22
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- I have very firm opinions about this one - Melissa 1:18 Oct 21
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- Thanks! I appreciate the firm opinion. (nt) - Elizabeth in Canada 19:10 Oct 23
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- Thanks! I appreciate the firm opinion. (nt) - Elizabeth in Canada 19:10 Oct 23
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- I've thought about this one. . . . (m) - Jean in Newcastle, WA 0:19 Oct 21
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- I went to a topped-ranked university... - Reya 2:23 Oct 22
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- they wouldn't have to repeat work - that's why she said she would have them - katilac 12:02 Oct 23
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- For the lowest levels of stuff, yes, at most universities. - Reya 23:14 Oct 23
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- For the lowest levels of stuff, yes, at most universities. - Reya 23:14 Oct 23
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- they wouldn't have to repeat work - that's why she said she would have them - katilac 12:02 Oct 23
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- Addendum on early college - Jean in Newcastle, WA 11:04 Oct 21
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- On the other hand . . . - Jenny in Florida 11:14 Oct 21
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- alot in common! - Kim in Florida 16:54 Oct 21
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- alot in common! - Kim in Florida 16:54 Oct 21
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- On the other hand . . . - Jenny in Florida 11:14 Oct 21
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- Re: I've thought about this one too...m - melissa in the desert 0:47 Oct 21
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- As the mom of a teen with the same plan, I totally agree! <m> - Pamela 5:53 Oct 22
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- This is our plan as well... - Virginia Dawn 7:16 Oct 21
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- On the other hand >>> - Reya 2:29 Oct 22
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- Older friends in college - EKS 11:22 Oct 22
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- Yep, many of my friends were grad students, too. - Reya 23:09 Oct 23
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- Yep, many of my friends were grad students, too. - Reya 23:09 Oct 23
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- Older friends in college - EKS 11:22 Oct 22
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- That's "would be" nt - Virginia Dawn 7:18 Oct 21
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- On the other hand >>> - Reya 2:29 Oct 22
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- As the mom of a teen with the same plan, I totally agree! <m> - Pamela 5:53 Oct 22
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- I went to a topped-ranked university... - Reya 2:23 Oct 22
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- Oh, my. Last night, dh and I were writing down *most* of the games we liked (our wish list)... - Renai 10:06 Oct 21
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- thank you, I love that one too! nt - melissa in the desert 22:12 Oct 20
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- I'm happy to tell you about it (long).... - Rhonda 23:04 Oct 20
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- I would also reccommend Topsy Turvy Kids by Golon, it is about *living* with the VS person. (nt) - Jenne in AZ 0:13 Oct 21
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- I would also reccommend Topsy Turvy Kids by Golon, it is about *living* with the VS person. (nt) - Jenne in AZ 0:13 Oct 21
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- here is a link to a description - katalaska 14:50 Oct 20
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- I've been pretty content with tweaking what we use - I find very worth while to pay for a 'base' and change it as needed/nft n - katilac 12:05 Oct 23
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- I do, but less each year (m) - angela in ohio 8:48 Oct 21
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- I did and eventually published it! - Ria 20:29 Oct 20
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- I do some for History and Science, especially in the pre-high school grades. - Virginia Dawn 13:57 Oct 20
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- I want to do that. I had sketched out how I would do a math curriculum, then I found singapore, it was the same. How do you find the time and what does your finished version look like? nt - Kim in TX 11:24 Oct 20
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- How I do it. (m) - Jean in Newcastle, WA 14:19 Oct 20
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- How I do it. (m) - Jean in Newcastle, WA 14:19 Oct 20
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- You know, the *shocking* thing that I took away from that particular quote, KPzz, m - Jami in MO 17:19 Oct 20
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- Re: You know, the *shocking* thing that I took away from that particular quote, KPzz, m - dcd 22:50 Oct 22
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- This really hits me (m) - KPzz 10:17 Oct 23
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- This really hits me (m) - KPzz 10:17 Oct 23
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- Simmons also points out in his book, - Jenelle 16:18 Oct 21
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- Re: You know, the *shocking* thing that I took away from that particular quote, KPzz, m - dcd 22:50 Oct 22
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- Passion - Karin 15:04 Oct 20
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- You just gave me another book for my library list! nt - Jean in Newcastle, WA 11:15 Oct 20
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- yep, me too. nt - melissa in the desert 0:32 Oct 21
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- yep, me too. nt - melissa in the desert 0:32 Oct 21
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- It was essential in dealing with the character issues... - GVA 7:43 Oct 23
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- Yes. My daughter found it an incredible relief to know that she was different and that difference had a name. (nt) - Jenne in AZ 9:29 Oct 21
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- Interesting question. My answer? Sort of...(m--long!) - Elizabeth in Canada 22:19 Oct 20
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- Since he's not in school and his best friends are older, he's so far only barely aware... - abbeyej 19:05 Oct 20
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- Ds is aware... - Sydney in NJ 16:39 Oct 20
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- Very informed!....(m) - Rhonda 14:26 Oct 20
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- Somewhat, and only because the school told her she was. - Amelia'smom 13:35 Oct 20
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- We talk about being "talented". When we use the word "gifted" - Virginia Dawn 12:59 Oct 20
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- People have told them often enough. . . m - Jean in Newcastle, WA 11:00 Oct 20
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- Ds may be aware of the label, m - PariSarah in NC 10:53 Oct 20
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- No numbers, but, yes, mine know the word, and also that using it may cause tension . . . - Jenny in Florida 10:49 Oct 20
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- No. They are 8.5, 5.5, and 3.5... - katalaska 10:11 Oct 20
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- My dc know that they are different than many other kids their age. (m) - mjia 9:31 Oct 20
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- I explained things fully to my then six-yr-old (m) - KPzz 9:31 Oct 20
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- Ditto nt - Reya 16:29 Oct 20
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- We don't know numbers, but I agree with KPzz that for some kids it's very important to know - Charlotte 10:32 Oct 20
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- Ditto nt - Reya 16:29 Oct 20
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- Another budding history freak, huh? - Jenny in Florida 11:21 Oct 20
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- Um... I thought she was a descendent of Ptolomy, who was Macedonian. Did I miss something? nt - lovemykids 0:58 Oct 21
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- Nope, you're right, but it gets complicated. - Jenny in Florida 11:06 Oct 21
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- Nope, you're right, but it gets complicated. - Jenny in Florida 11:06 Oct 21
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- I hope so! - Reya 16:17 Oct 20
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- See, I never was all that into history, but I'm getting educated just by trying to keep up. (nt) - Jenny in Florida 20:10 Oct 20
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- See, I never was all that into history, but I'm getting educated just by trying to keep up. (nt) - Jenny in Florida 20:10 Oct 20
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- Um... I thought she was a descendent of Ptolomy, who was Macedonian. Did I miss something? nt - lovemykids 0:58 Oct 21
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- Isn't it amazing what captures their imagination! m. - Jean in Newcastle, WA 11:04 Oct 20
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- Hehehehe. nt - Reya 16:18 Oct 20
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- Hehehehe. nt - Reya 16:18 Oct 20
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- I missed the original post but I wanted to say...(m) - melissa in the desert 23:27 Oct 20
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- Hey! I noticed that same conspiracy! (nt) - Jenny in Florida 11:36 Oct 21
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- I also was *totally* convinced there was a conspiracy (m) - Sydney in NJ 14:48 Oct 21
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- I also was *totally* convinced there was a conspiracy (m) - Sydney in NJ 14:48 Oct 21
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- Hey! I noticed that same conspiracy! (nt) - Jenny in Florida 11:36 Oct 21
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- I have only a little insight on this... - Sydney in NJ 15:04 Oct 21
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- Not the answer you're looking for, but an idea - Karin 15:10 Oct 20
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- Cruising along. - Jean in Newcastle, WA 0:53 Oct 20
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- Re: Easy cruising question... - Charlotte 17:34 Oct 19
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- We're always ready for hurricanes... - Mary in Florida 13:21 Oct 20
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- This year everything's come together just right for us... - Charlotte 18:44 Oct 20
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- This year everything's come together just right for us... - Charlotte 18:44 Oct 20
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- We're always ready for hurricanes... - Mary in Florida 13:21 Oct 20
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- That is so cool! I'll bet that made him feel good, too. :-) nt - Dy 22:48 Oct 19
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- I'm a plant killer, I could use his advice...LOL nt - Amelia'smom 17:11 Oct 19
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- This reminds me of the heated arguement at the breakfast table one day... - mjia 14:38 Oct 19
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- I understand what you said. - frogpond1 11:27 Oct 20
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- Re: FWIW - zoe 19:47 Oct 19
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- Well, mine aren't even bright, just brightish. Mostly they're odd... but I find here helpful... - Nan in Mass 19:23 Oct 19
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- LOL, Nan!! You've summed up why I visit here regularly! nt - JennW in SoCal 22:07 Oct 19
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- LOL, Nan!! You've summed up why I visit here regularly! nt - JennW in SoCal 22:07 Oct 19
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- Look at it this way: - Reya 19:18 Oct 19
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- Oh, and another note! - Reya 19:29 Oct 19
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- Not sure I agree . . . - Jenny in Florida 22:10 Oct 19
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- That's not *quite* what I mean. - Reya 0:48 Oct 20
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- Well, I have an adult trapped in the body of a 10-year-old girl . . . - Jenny in Florida 9:08 Oct 20
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- Re: Well, I have an adult trapped in the body of a 10-year-old girl . . . - Reya 16:27 Oct 20
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- Re: Well, I have an adult trapped in the body of a 10-year-old girl . . . - Jean in Newcastle, WA 15:06 Oct 20
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- I can relate to the theatre situation... - Virginia Dawn 14:45 Oct 20
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- Re: Well, I have an adult trapped in the body of a 10-year-old girl . . . - Reya 16:27 Oct 20
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- Well, I have an adult trapped in the body of a 10-year-old girl . . . - Jenny in Florida 9:08 Oct 20
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- Oh, gosh, I should SO not try to type when I'm tired! - Jenny in Florida 22:12 Oct 19
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- I usually can't even see typos. *g* - Reya 0:50 Oct 20
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- I usually can't even see typos. *g* - Reya 0:50 Oct 20
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- That's not *quite* what I mean. - Reya 0:48 Oct 20
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- Not sure I agree . . . - Jenny in Florida 22:10 Oct 19
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- Oh, and another note! - Reya 19:29 Oct 19
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- Your dd sounds like mine - JennyT 14:10 Oct 19
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- Maybe, maybe not - lovemykids 13:46 Oct 19
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- Sorry for the post title - what I meant was, STICK AROUND! - lovemykids 16:10 Oct 19
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- Sorry for the post title - what I meant was, STICK AROUND! - lovemykids 16:10 Oct 19
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- Any child that is reading Harry Potter in Kindergarten definitely fits the parameters of this board. (nt) - Arch At Home 11:51 Oct 19
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- Hear, hear. And I agree with Va. Dawn: if you feel drawn here, please come & stay! (nt) - Sydney in NJ 19:17 Oct 19
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- Hear, hear. And I agree with Va. Dawn: if you feel drawn here, please come & stay! (nt) - Sydney in NJ 19:17 Oct 19
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- I still think we're confusing what kids "are" with what they "do." And, besides . . . - Jenny in Florida 11:28 Oct 19
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- *But*, in terms of this board, "gifted" isn't even a requirement. I believe it was called "accelerated", not "gifted" for a reason... - abbeyej 20:00 Oct 19
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- Agreed! I meant to circle back around to that point, but my kids wouldn't leave me alone long enough! (nt) - Jenny in Florida 21:59 Oct 19
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- Agreed! I meant to circle back around to that point, but my kids wouldn't leave me alone long enough! (nt) - Jenny in Florida 21:59 Oct 19
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- I guess I'm not seeing any amazing thought processes, special interests, etc. - katalaska 12:11 Oct 19
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- You made perfect sense to me... - Virginia Dawn 12:42 Oct 19
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- This is why I'm still here... - Karen in Mpls 15:33 Oct 19
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- Thanks for this! - Debra in CO 14:38 Oct 19
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- Maybe that's true...about being drawn to the boards... - katalaska 14:24 Oct 19
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- But, see, "league" implies competition . . . - Jenny in Florida 13:15 Oct 19
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- No competition implied... - Virginia Dawn 14:04 Oct 19
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- I think I'm with you... - katalaska 13:43 Oct 19
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- No competition implied... - Virginia Dawn 14:04 Oct 19
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- This is why I'm still here... - Karen in Mpls 15:33 Oct 19
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- You made perfect sense to me... - Virginia Dawn 12:42 Oct 19
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- *But*, in terms of this board, "gifted" isn't even a requirement. I believe it was called "accelerated", not "gifted" for a reason... - abbeyej 20:00 Oct 19
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- Re: In light of all the discussion over the past month about accelerated, gifted, degrees of giftedness, etc., I've come to the conclusion that we probably don't fit on this board!! - stef in colorado 11:26 Oct 19
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- Not sure that it isn't just a coincidence... - Virginia Dawn 10:57 Oct 19
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- While I believe nutrition and health play a role, (m) - KPzz 9:35 Oct 19
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- In one book on giftedness that I've been reading, it often compares giftedness with being mentally slow ... - Kim in TX 9:54 Oct 19
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- Well I'll toss out a weird one for you... (m) - OhElizabeth 13:33 Oct 20
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- giftedness - ME 16:20 Oct 23
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- This was true in my case, though it defies common sense... - Rebecca i n VA 13:43 Oct 24
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- Five percent? - KPzz 20:14 Oct 23
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- This was true in my case, though it defies common sense... - Rebecca i n VA 13:43 Oct 24
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- giftedness - ME 16:20 Oct 23
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- Well I'll toss out a weird one for you... (m) - OhElizabeth 13:33 Oct 20
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- In one book on giftedness that I've been reading, it often compares giftedness with being mentally slow ... - Kim in TX 9:54 Oct 19
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- Whenever I get some money for my birthday I immediately start thinking about what books I could get. (nt) - Karin 12:11 Oct 22
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- Libraries to drool over - Reya 21:10 Oct 20
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- Ahhhhhhhh... sigh. nt - Annette in WA 13:15 Oct 24
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- Now I know I am sick because...m - melissa in the desert 0:08 Oct 21
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- Did you scroll down!? - katalaska 14:34 Oct 21
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- Did you scroll down!? - katalaska 14:34 Oct 21
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- Ahhhhhhhh... sigh. nt - Annette in WA 13:15 Oct 24
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- Just think of us as your own little, erm, "support group" for your disorder. (m) - Dy 22:53 Oct 19
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- that categorizing bug just bit me, but ...m - melissa in the desert 0:05 Oct 21
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- I have my own organizational system! - Reya 16:46 Oct 21
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- I've done some categorizing... - Christina in ME 8:10 Oct 21
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- I have my own organizational system! - Reya 16:46 Oct 21
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- that categorizing bug just bit me, but ...m - melissa in the desert 0:05 Oct 21
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- I always thought that Belle only loved the Beast for his library. LOL - Virginia Dawn 21:57 Oct 19
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- Very little buying, but LOTS of reading. - lovemykids 16:14 Oct 19
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- The first time my future husband and I went out, we went to Barnes & Noble... - Karen in Mpls 15:55 Oct 19
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- Karen - too funny - Debra in CO 16:31 Oct 19
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- I love it--a library card sounds like a great potty-training incentive! nt - Karen in Mpls 22:42 Oct 19
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- I love it--a library card sounds like a great potty-training incentive! nt - Karen in Mpls 22:42 Oct 19
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- Karen - too funny - Debra in CO 16:31 Oct 19
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- Aahhh... My long lost twin!! (m) - Misty in MD 14:48 Oct 19
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- I do the exact same thing, I always just ask my dd if we have it and she always knows, but I do get funny looks if people hear me asking my 7 year old if our copy of A Tale of Two Cities is abridged or not. (and especially when she answers, "Of course it is, Mommy, it's illustrated and written on a third grade level!" nt - melissa in the desert 23:53 Oct 20
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- LOL! That's hilarious! n/t - Misty in MD 14:33 Oct 21
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- LOL! That's hilarious! n/t - Misty in MD 14:33 Oct 21
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- I do the exact same thing, I always just ask my dd if we have it and she always knows, but I do get funny looks if people hear me asking my 7 year old if our copy of A Tale of Two Cities is abridged or not. (and especially when she answers, "Of course it is, Mommy, it's illustrated and written on a third grade level!" nt - melissa in the desert 23:53 Oct 20
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- I'm afraid to add it up, but . . . - Jenny in Florida 11:47 Oct 19
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- I married the right guy - m - Jean in Newcastle, WA 11:11 Oct 19
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- nt - melissa in the desert who is so jealous she can't even post a response! 23:54 Oct 20
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- nt - melissa in the desert who is so jealous she can't even post a response! 23:54 Oct 20
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- Re: book binging...m - JennyT 10:49 Oct 19
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- books from the library and wants... - katalaska 11:03 Oct 19
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- books from the library and wants... - katalaska 11:03 Oct 19
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- Sometimes I think I homeschool as an excuse to buy books! (m) - EKS 10:39 Oct 19
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- We buy books instead of eating out, going to movies, etc. - mjia 9:47 Oct 19
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- I'll sit in the crazy corner with you - KPzz 9:38 Oct 19
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- Oh. My. Gosh. - katalaska 9:29 Oct 19
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- For my own sanity, I refuse to add up the total! - Sydney in NJ 8:31 Oct 19
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- ALL books for the family? - Reya 3:40 Oct 19
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- I'm laughing so hard it hurts... - Christina in ME 10:00 Oct 20
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- I've just started! - Reya 16:52 Oct 20
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- I've just started! - Reya 16:52 Oct 20
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- Oh, Reya - you exactly described the house dh & I want - round tower and all - Debra in CO 8:57 Oct 19
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- I'm laughing so hard it hurts... - Christina in ME 10:00 Oct 20
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- Re: What made you suspect your children were...acceleratable? - Kayleen Todd 15:24 Oct 20
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- My son accelerated himself! - Reya 19:52 Oct 19
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- I didn't accelerate my child. My daughter accelerated herself and I am trying to keep up. (nt) - Jenne in AZ 17:12 Oct 19
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- Same here, dd took off at birth and we have been playing catch up ever since. nt - Amelia'smom 13:36 Oct 20
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- Same here, dd took off at birth and we have been playing catch up ever since. nt - Amelia'smom 13:36 Oct 20
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- It was impossible not to know it. - Jenny in Florida 13:01 Oct 19
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- ROTFL: "sometimes I really just wanted to buy the groceries and get home"!!! - PariSarah in NC 14:19 Oct 19
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- Could you define... - katalaska 13:45 Oct 19
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- With apologies to anyone who may have more serious issues . . . - Jenny in Florida 15:42 Oct 19
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- thank you for both your answers... - AnnieN 18:41 Oct 19
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- thank you for both your answers... - AnnieN 18:41 Oct 19
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- With apologies to anyone who may have more serious issues . . . - Jenny in Florida 15:42 Oct 19
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- ROTFL: "sometimes I really just wanted to buy the groceries and get home"!!! - PariSarah in NC 14:19 Oct 19
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- Re: What made you suspect your children were...acceleratable? - lovemykids 10:30 Oct 19
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- Re: What made you suspect your children were...acceleratable? - Susie in CA 10:46 Oct 19
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- Re: What made you suspect your children were...acceleratable? - Susie in CA 10:46 Oct 19
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- People are not the same, but when they're in your house (m) - KPzz 9:48 Oct 19
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- Yep, I have (at least) one of those...m - Jami in MO 22:40 Oct 19
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- Tee hee hee. I like that one. "A glow in the dark kid". I can relate. (nt) - Charlotte 18:27 Oct 19
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- Yep, I have (at least) one of those...m - Jami in MO 22:40 Oct 19
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- It's all in what makes him happy. m - PariSarah in NC 7:49 Oct 19
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- "Most people have a certain something about them that's worth takin the time to find." Great point! nt - Virginia Dawn 9:32 Oct 19
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- "Most people have a certain something about them that's worth takin the time to find." Great point! nt - Virginia Dawn 9:32 Oct 19
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- Um, well... - Anon for this 5:01 Oct 19
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- Thank you so much for taking the time to post this... - Charlotte 18:22 Oct 19
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- Re: Thank you so much for taking the time to post this... - Anon for this 0:56 Oct 25
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- Surviving school myself and homeschooling kids - Anon too 6:46 Oct 20
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- Tee hee hee. A lot of it is about socialization. Agreeing with you there! (nt) - Charlotte 10:36 Oct 20
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- Tee hee hee. A lot of it is about socialization. Agreeing with you there! (nt) - Charlotte 10:36 Oct 20
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- Re: Thank you so much for taking the time to post this... - Anon for this 0:56 Oct 25
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- Well that explains a lot! - Anon too 10:11 Oct 19
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- I understand how you feel... - Kim in TX 10:48 Oct 19
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- I understand how you feel... - Kim in TX 10:48 Oct 19
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- Interesting... - Virginia Dawn 9:03 Oct 19
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- Thank you so much for taking the time to post this... - Charlotte 18:22 Oct 19
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- PG and EG are levels of giftedness and refer to specific IQ scores - Kristy in CA 0:50 Oct 19
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- I had to smile at "acceleratable"... (m) - melissa in the desert 0:22 Oct 19
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- I agree (smile) ... - Sydney in NJ 7:44 Oct 19
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- I agree (smile) ... - Sydney in NJ 7:44 Oct 19
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- yes - stef in colorado 11:32 Oct 19
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- No (m) - April_in_VA 8:09 Oct 19
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- I think it depends on why she didn't want to go. - lovemykids 22:14 Oct 18
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- I think she is afraid that I will be sending her back to school...m... - Michelle M. 1:33 Oct 19
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- have you tried making it clear this isn't a precursor to going back to school? nft n - katilac 12:15 Oct 23
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- have you tried making it clear this isn't a precursor to going back to school? nft n - katilac 12:15 Oct 23
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- I think she is afraid that I will be sending her back to school...m... - Michelle M. 1:33 Oct 19
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- Good news and bad news (m) - KPzz 10:30 Oct 19
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- My reason for doing a home test was because dh and I didnt agree... - Kim in TX 20:42 Oct 18
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- Sorry for the tripple post, but my computer is doing weird things over here. nt - Kim in TX 20:47 Oct 18
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- Sorry for the tripple post, but my computer is doing weird things over here. nt - Kim in TX 20:47 Oct 18
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- My reason for doing a home test was because dh and I didnt agree... - Kim in TX 20:42 Oct 18
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- My reason for doing a home test was because dh and I didnt agree... - Kim in TX 20:42 Oct 18
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- Re: How to find a testing center? - Kim in Fl 20:29 Oct 18
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- Almost forgot - home tests - Kim in Fl 20:37 Oct 18
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- Almost forgot - home tests - Kim in Fl 20:37 Oct 18
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- Almost forgot - home tests - Kim in Fl 20:37 Oct 18
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- Three good reasons to test (m) - KPzz 18:25 Oct 18 (1)
- Re: Getting ds tested worth it? - Jean in Newcastle, WA 15:26 Oct 18
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- My FIL belongs to a RC club (m) - Anne in Ore 16:45 Oct 18
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- Re: My FIL belongs to a RC club (m) - Jean in Newcastle, WA 17:51 Oct 18
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- Re: My FIL belongs to a RC club (m) - Jean in Newcastle, WA 17:51 Oct 18
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- My FIL belongs to a RC club (m) - Anne in Ore 16:45 Oct 18
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- BETTER GRAMMAR!!!! - Reya 20:04 Oct 19
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- Do the grammar as it comes up in writing. nt - Jean in Newcastle, WA 15:29 Oct 18
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- We don't do it. - Jenny in Florida 13:27 Oct 18
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- anecdotal evidence... - JennW in SoCal 12:12 Oct 18
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- Oh, gee whiz, how do I always miss these things? (m) - KPzz 18:27 Oct 18
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- It was like someone opened a gas can and threw in a match. Must be due to the moon. nt - Annette in WA 21:32 Oct 18
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- It's gone now, but you wouldn't have wanted to see *that* :(. nt - Renai 19:41 Oct 18
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- It was like someone opened a gas can and threw in a match. Must be due to the moon. nt - Annette in WA 21:32 Oct 18
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- I don't post there because it's too scary but I really really really need to stop myself from reading that board. - saw 12:02 Oct 18
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- There have been a lot of cat fights of late... - GVA 10:07 Oct 18
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- I've noticed the same sort of change... - Nan in Mass 14:21 Oct 18
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- I've noticed the same sort of change... - Nan in Mass 14:21 Oct 18
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- You know, I'm rather stunned myself... - Sydney in NJ 10:05 Oct 18
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- Clueless - Donelda 9:57 Oct 18
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- All of you were such a big help. sm - Kim in TX 9:43 Oct 18
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- I know nothing about the tests, but about the house... - Debra in CO 8:44 Oct 18
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- LOL.... No, it doesn't just happen in your house!! (m) - Misty in MD 14:05 Oct 19
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- Thanks :) I'm going to look for that book. It sounds like exactly the approach I've stumbled upon. nt - Debra in CO 8:34 Oct 20
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- Iam going to buy that book. Thanks. nt - Kim in TX 15:51 Oct 19
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- Thanks :) I'm going to look for that book. It sounds like exactly the approach I've stumbled upon. nt - Debra in CO 8:34 Oct 20
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- LOL.... No, it doesn't just happen in your house!! (m) - Misty in MD 14:05 Oct 19
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- Lots of gifted kids at home & lots of mess - sounds normal to me! - Mrs Ives 7:52 Oct 18
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- not much help - Jean in MI 22:58 Oct 17
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- Gave my son the home test and had a profesional evaluation - Kim in Fl 19:31 Oct 17
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- I gave the same test to my daughter - kristy in CA 18:11 Oct 17
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- Oh, and she also skipped problems she didn't want to try AND didn't even try to finish nt - Kristy in CA 18:18 Oct 17
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- Oh, and she also skipped problems she didn't want to try AND didn't even try to finish nt - Kristy in CA 18:18 Oct 17
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- Being tired... - LJ 18:02 Oct 17
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- Some help... (I hope) - Misty in MD 17:29 Oct 17
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- I agree - Syboor 11:36 Oct 18
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- I'd love a copy of your chore chart - Jean in MI 22:59 Oct 17
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- me too - Kim in TX 9:26 Oct 18
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- me too - Kim in TX 9:26 Oct 18
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- I agree - Syboor 11:36 Oct 18
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- Re: I am in total shock - Reya 17:06 Oct 17
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- I found some info on tests scores and I realize this ... - Kim in TX 14:22 Oct 17
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- It's okay to freak out....(m) - Rhonda 23:19 Oct 17
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- It's okay to freak out....(m) - Rhonda 23:19 Oct 17
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- afterschooling board link inside - Sharon in St. Louis 23:30 Oct 17
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- She may be a visual spatial learner... - Arch At Home 21:11 Oct 17
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- What I did to get my husband on the homeschooling bandwagon (m) - Karin 15:00 Oct 17
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- Book suggestion - Sonya in TX 13:43 Oct 17
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- If it about how well my dc talk at a young age, I say, "Thank you, we talk with them a lot." (m) - angela in ohio 22:49 Oct 17
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- Blame it on dh. "Well that's what I get for marrying a scary smart guy, it's in the genes I guess." :-) nt - Jami in MO 17:13 Oct 17
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- Give them a blank stare. - Reya 17:09 Oct 17
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- "Yes, she takes after her mom." :-D nt - Renai 14:33 Oct 17
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- I don't have a good answer for this, either... - Sydney in NJ 14:08 Oct 17
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- me too (m) - melissa in the desert 2:13 Oct 19
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- me too (m) - melissa in the desert 2:13 Oct 19
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- I just acknowledge it, "Yes, that's one way he's been blessed." - lovemykids 13:36 Oct 17
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- I hope someone has an answer to this - Donelda 12:38 Oct 17
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- I usually try to handle it with humor. - Jenny in Florida 12:26 Oct 17
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- I get this a lot with my 3yo... I say, "Yep. But he's a real handful!" - Kay in Cal 12:03 Oct 17
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- Maybe he should say, "BOO!" ;-) nt - Virginia Dawn 11:23 Oct 17
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- My son has reading glasses (m) - EKS 21:14 Oct 18
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- mine too, she got them in kinder and they made a huge difference, she'll read anything now. nt - melissa in the desert 0:48 Oct 19
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- mine too, she got them in kinder and they made a huge difference, she'll read anything now. nt - melissa in the desert 0:48 Oct 19
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- Was it a distance eye test or a close up eye test where - frogpond1 1:47 Oct 18
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- Re: Was it a distance eye test or a close up eye test where - JennyT 11:25 Oct 18
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- My son suffered for 2 years because the Dr. wouldn't listen to me - frogpond1 0:34 Oct 19
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- My son suffered for 2 years because the Dr. wouldn't listen to me - frogpond1 0:34 Oct 19
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- Re: Was it a distance eye test or a close up eye test where - JennyT 11:25 Oct 18
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- It's part of the normal development of the eye and the brain (m) - Dy 0:26 Oct 18
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- No advice, but we have a similar issue. My dd complains about type size... - Sydney in NJ 20:43 Oct 17
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- how about large print books from the library/ nft - katilac 20:08 Oct 17
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- These are WONDERFUL! nt - Dy 0:20 Oct 18
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- These are WONDERFUL! nt - Dy 0:20 Oct 18
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- Sure (m) - Karin 14:51 Oct 17
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- A definite problem--few answers - Donelda 12:32 Oct 17
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- Re: Problems with young readers and small type? - Jean in Newcastle, WA 11:18 Oct 17
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- Virginia really isn't that restrictive... - GVA 9:48 Oct 18
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- Homeschooling in Virginia - Virginia Dawn 11:22 Oct 17
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- Re: homeschooling in Virginia - Karin 10:54 Oct 17
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- Re: homeschooling in Virginia - stef in colorado 10:28 Oct 17
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- My ds would love to, but what reference materials would he use for pop culture? - lovemykids 1:09 Oct 17
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- I wondered about the pop culture questions, too... - Amy in OH 10:06 Oct 17
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- well, sure, there are pop culture reference guides, but he will still be learning 'garbage' albeit in a quicker, more 'surface' way - if - katilac 20:11 Oct 17
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- That's great! Not that we'll be running out to buy them soon, but maybe someday! nt - lovemykids 0:14 Oct 18
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- That's great! Not that we'll be running out to buy them soon, but maybe someday! nt - lovemykids 0:14 Oct 18
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- well, sure, there are pop culture reference guides, but he will still be learning 'garbage' albeit in a quicker, more 'surface' way - if - katilac 20:11 Oct 17
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- I wondered about the pop culture questions, too... - Amy in OH 10:06 Oct 17
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- We're too introverted. Deer-in-the-headlights and all that. (nt) - KPzz 19:22 Oct 16
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- I tried out years ago as a teen... - Kay in Cal 19:17 Oct 16
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- Pop culture.... And the cartoons.... - Misty 22:08 Oct 16
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- Pop culture.... And the cartoons.... - Misty 22:08 Oct 16
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- One thing to keep in mind -- there's a lot of *luck* involved in getting to be on the show... - abbeyej 16:29 Oct 16
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- the buzzer is ESSENTIAL. dh's friend was on last December... - Betty 17:00 Oct 16
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- I've heard this before.... Sounds like it would be frustrating...n/t - Misty 22:13 Oct 16
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- I've heard this before.... Sounds like it would be frustrating...n/t - Misty 22:13 Oct 16
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- the buzzer is ESSENTIAL. dh's friend was on last December... - Betty 17:00 Oct 16
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- My dd is counting the days, lol (m) - angela in ohio 16:25 Oct 16
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- Write them down?? - Misty 22:12 Oct 16
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- Re: Write them down?? - Nita 4:13 Oct 17
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- Re: Write them down?? - Nita 4:13 Oct 17
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- Write them down?? - Misty 22:12 Oct 16
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- My son has been drooling at the thought of being on Jeopardy for years.... - Virginia Dawn 16:22 Oct 16
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- I loved LOTR at that age... also Susan Cooper, Lloyd Alexander, and the Redwall series would be good. (nt) - Kay in Cal 19:23 Oct 16
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- My dd, who says she "hates" classics, came home with "The Merry Adventures of Robin Hood" by Howard Pyle. (1883 originally.) nt - Karin 17:46 Oct 16
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- If he loves nature, I'd recommend stories by John Muir... - Charlotte 3:15 Oct 16
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- I generally recommend going back in time to cope with this. - Jenny in Florida 20:57 Oct 15
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- ITA. Older books tend to be more innocent, too... - Sydney in NJ 21:38 Oct 15
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- ITA. Older books tend to be more innocent, too... - Sydney in NJ 21:38 Oct 15
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- WOW! Thanks for all the great suggestions. - Jean in Newcastle, WA 20:14 Oct 15
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- Just because it's adult doesn't mean it's objectionable! - Reya 16:35 Oct 15
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- Also Jules Verne. My brother read all of those at that age. I know he read a lot of Tom Clancy too, though I don't know if *all* are acceptable or not. nt - abbeyej 17:02 Oct 15
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- Already on the list! *g* nt - Reya 23:18 Oct 15
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- Already on the list! *g* nt - Reya 23:18 Oct 15
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- And clarification... - Reya 16:46 Oct 15
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- I meant "thank children's books" nt - Reya 16:36 Oct 15
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- THAN! Ack! nt - Reya 16:36 Oct 15
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- THAN! Ack! nt - Reya 16:36 Oct 15
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- Also Jules Verne. My brother read all of those at that age. I know he read a lot of Tom Clancy too, though I don't know if *all* are acceptable or not. nt - abbeyej 17:02 Oct 15
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- You might get some ideas from the book, Some of my Best Friends are Books: Guiding Gifted Readers from Preschool to High School by Judith Wynn Halsted nt - melissa in the desert 16:32 Oct 15
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- Work through Honey for a Teen's Heart--same good descriptions! (nt) - Beth in OH 16:02 Oct 15
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- Well...steer him toward some really good adult fiction? (m) - Elizabeth in Canada 13:52 Oct 15
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- Oh--and maybe think about non-fiction resources! (m) - Elizabeth in Canada 15:01 Oct 15
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- Oh--and maybe think about non-fiction resources! (m) - Elizabeth in Canada 15:01 Oct 15
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- The Prince and the Pauper-MT, all of Jean Fritz's books, G.A. Henty books. nt - Virginia Dawn 13:44 Oct 15
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- Has he read everything by E. Nesbit, Edward Eager, Roald Dahl, - Kristy in CA 12:43 Oct 15
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- Watch out. Not everything by Roald Dahl is kid-appropriate. (nt) - Charlotte 14:24 Oct 15
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- I stopped reading one story from "Henry Sugar" because it was very inappropriate to youngsters... - Anne/PA 7:15 Oct 16
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- could you clarify this, please? nt. - melissa in the desert 15:26 Oct 15
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- Wow! I had no idea at all, we have loved *all* of his children's books. I thought you were just overreacting to the humor, but boy was I off base! Thanks for the warning, if my dd saw anything by him at the library she would snatch it up and I wouldn't have known to worry (unless it was titled "Switch Bitch" I really hope I would have caught that one on my own). nt - melissa in the desert 21:24 Oct 16
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- Roald Dahl wrote some books for adults which are not appropriate for children. - mjia 16:09 Oct 15
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- sorry, I am still confused. *Which* books would you say are innapropriate? Thanks. nt. - melissa in the desert 16:29 Oct 15
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- My Uncle Oswald and Switch Bitch. - mjia 19:30 Oct 15
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- My Uncle Oswald and Switch Bitch. - mjia 19:30 Oct 15
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- sorry, I am still confused. *Which* books would you say are innapropriate? Thanks. nt. - melissa in the desert 16:29 Oct 15
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- She is probably referring to the often rather coarse humor, sometimes at the expense of adults... - Virginia Dawn 16:01 Oct 15
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- Nope, he actually wrote some "adult" books with s*x as the main theme ... - home'scool 17:10 Oct 15
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- Uh yup! I have more than once seen Dahl's adult books shelved in the kids section... - Kay in Cal 19:21 Oct 16
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- Uh yup! I have more than once seen Dahl's adult books shelved in the kids section... - Kay in Cal 19:21 Oct 16
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- Nope, he actually wrote some "adult" books with s*x as the main theme ... - home'scool 17:10 Oct 15
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- Wow! I had no idea at all, we have loved *all* of his children's books. I thought you were just overreacting to the humor, but boy was I off base! Thanks for the warning, if my dd saw anything by him at the library she would snatch it up and I wouldn't have known to worry (unless it was titled "Switch Bitch" I really hope I would have caught that one on my own). nt - melissa in the desert 21:24 Oct 16
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- I stopped reading one story from "Henry Sugar" because it was very inappropriate to youngsters... - Anne/PA 7:15 Oct 16
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- Watch out. Not everything by Roald Dahl is kid-appropriate. (nt) - Charlotte 14:24 Oct 15
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- I pity my mailman in the coming weeks, they look terrific, thanks! nt. - melissa in the desert 21:29 Oct 16
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- Beware: The stuff in this one is so enticing it should have a warning label! - Jenny in Florida 20:49 Oct 15
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- Dover publications! - Reya 4:42 Oct 15
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- This one is meaty: www.socialstudies.com (nm) - Kareni 0:32 Oct 15
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- Re: Catalog junky looking for a fix (m) - Stephanie 21:28 Oct 14
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- Montessori stuff - Ellen in Ft. Lauderdale 21:15 Oct 14
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- Another Montessori catalog I enjoy is the Michael Olaf catalog. (nm) - Kareni 0:25 Oct 15
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- Another Montessori catalog I enjoy is the Michael Olaf catalog. (nm) - Kareni 0:25 Oct 15
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- Sonlight, Veritas Press, Beautiful Feet, and American Home-School Publishing.nt - Virginia Dawn 20:10 Oct 14
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- Well, I like Rainbow Resource Center catalogue, Timberdoodle and CBD. (nt) - Karin 20:06 Oct 14
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- Chinaberry.com -it's both print and internet nt - JennyT 19:52 Oct 14
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- when i was 10 yo, i was tested... and i can tell you (more) - dcd 1:36 Oct 19
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- more results - Lisa 18:44 Oct 14
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- Re: more results - Rhonda 22:10 Oct 14
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- Re: more results - Lisa 22:31 Oct 14
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- Phone consultation with the GDC - EKS 23:19 Oct 14
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- Re: Phone consultation with the GDC - Lisa 11:24 Oct 15
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- Re: Phone consultation with the GDC - Rhonda 13:56 Oct 15
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- Re: Phone consultation with the GDC - Rhonda 13:56 Oct 15
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- Re: Phone consultation with the GDC - Lisa 11:24 Oct 15
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- Phone consultation with the GDC - EKS 23:19 Oct 14
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- Re: more results - Lisa 22:31 Oct 14
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- Re: more results - Rhonda 22:10 Oct 14
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- Assimil for kids: Sing your way to French - Cleo Qc 22:35 Oct 14
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- I managed to get my hands on Voces y Vistas for $1.50. - Reya 17:27 Oct 14
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- Thanks. - Jenny in Florida 10:19 Oct 15
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- For simultaneous (or near-simultaneous) book-and-tape, there's also... - Reya 16:40 Oct 15
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- For simultaneous (or near-simultaneous) book-and-tape, there's also... - Reya 16:40 Oct 15
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- Thanks. - Jenny in Florida 10:19 Oct 15
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- check out Hoagie's gifted education site, they have a shopping wish list for games and books, or try www.mindwareonline.com that store is awesome (nt) - melissa in the desert 19:22 Oct 14
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- Some ds likes... - Virginia Dawn 19:11 Oct 14
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- What a difficult situation! I would be so scared to send her off to High School, - Amelia'smom 11:23 Oct 16
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- nobody else ventured a comment, so here's my take on it (m) - melissa in the desert 16:26 Oct 15
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- My brother was a teacher and athletic director at a high school...m - Ellen 4:52 Oct 16
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- My brother was a teacher and athletic director at a high school...m - Ellen 4:52 Oct 16
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- I wouldn't worry Bonnie (m) - Missy in VA 18:13 Oct 14
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- Oh, I'm so happy for both of you! What a great idea. nt - Dy 2:34 Oct 14
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- What a great idea! Thanks for sharing! nt - lovemykids 0:48 Oct 14
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- Nothing specific--Thanks!--Just trying to get a sense of the kind of programming available. (nt) - Jenny in Florida 22:33 Oct 13
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