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    WWYD.......Where would u go ..school related updated 12/12 page 10

    Reading at 2 is a good indicator.
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    WWYD.......Where would u go ..school related updated 12/12 page 10

    A website that may be of use to you is www.hoagiesgifted.org. If you look at the section for exceptionally and profoundly gifted students there are lots great resources. Miraca gross has an excellent book called exceptionally gifted children that is worth reading when trying to sort out...
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    Parents, do you pay your kids for good grades?

    Never, learning is its reward.
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    Any positive Brain Aneurysm recoveries to share?

    A friend of mine had an aneurysm at 19, he spent a year doing rehab and eventually went on to become a doctor and is still fighting fit in his mid 50's. Hope your relative is ok.
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    Beginning Golf

    :thumbsup2:thumbsup2 Some clubs run junior programs that can be lots of fun and very worthwhile so check with local clubs if they have anything on offer. They will often give advice about buying clubs but if they are still growing it can be worthwhile getting second hand clubs and upgrading...
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    I posted on FB by mistake about my son being gay..family did not know

    Your son sounds like a wonderful young man with parents who love him and are proud of the person he has become. Extended Family have the opportunity to love your son and celebrate the fact that he enriches their lives. If they see it any other way then there is nothing you can do other than...
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    Daughters who have lost their Mother

    Hi Shelly, Sending you a great big hug:grouphug: Send me a pm if you feel like talking. Hope you ok. Hugs
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    Shower for an adoption?

    We had a welcome home party 3 days after we picked up our son. I would not have wanted a shower before he came home, it was all too uncertain. Our party was an 'open house' that went across the day so that people could come and go as needed. We must have had nearly 100 people throughout the...
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    Private school?

    Another thing to keep in mind is that the fees may rise over the years and you would need to budget accordingly. We ended up homeschooling our son for the last part of his education but to give an example when he started the fees for kindergarten were around $5000 and the final senior was...
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    Home remedies for hives?

    Not sure if pinetarsil is available in the US but my son always found a tepid bath with some of this in the water helped with immediate discomfort. Hope you find the cause of the hives, eventually we determined that my son's hives were caused by food colorings and preservatives. Cheers
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    Today was a bad day to give up.....

    I miss my schnauzer baby...............she trained us so well. Puppy day care sounds like fun, our fur baby didn't know she was a dog so she preferred people. My vet thought I was a nutcase. I hope your puppy enjoys big school.
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    Just want to SCREAM!

    I am so sory to hear that things are still very difficult for you. Sending you a big :hug:
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    Flying to Europe - who do you fly with?

    We like to fly with airlines that go via Singapore or hong kong as we always spend a few days relaxing in Asia on the way home. Our favs tend to be qantas, British air, Singapore or Cathay. We did fly JAL a few years ago and although the planes were pretty old we did enjoy stopping off in...
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    Disney luggage

    Thanks for the warm welcome, you guys sound like fun:hug:
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    How do you DO the DIs?

    I've only just discovered the Aussie board, I am mostly on the coping and compassion board or the community board. I enjoy the community board but it can be savage at times. Quasar
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    Disney luggage

    Hi all, Just noticed that Peter's of Kensington is having their mid year stocktake sale and they have Disney luggage around half price. I no longer have a little one but thought someone here might be interested. The brand is 'Hey' and they post around Australia. I've just found this...
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    Never thought I'd be posting here asking for support...

    Hi, I am sorry your mum is facing such difficult decisions, it must be a terrible time for your whole family. I don't have any advice but the link below is to a forum of very supportive people all facing similar decisions as your mum. One of the other great things about this forum is that...
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    Having a hard time today

    Sorry Shelly, I forgot when you started:rolleyes1 Enjoy the week:hug: Quasar
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    Having a hard time today

    Hi Shelly :flower3: How is the new job going?
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    OT - What would you do...

    I would pick London in december, it is a great winter destination. Have fun, it sounds like a great trip.




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