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[begin rant on education] That's because our schools are so focused on having students pass tests in reading and math (which they still can't pass) that they don't teach them anything else. And they cut budgets. I was a science teacher before I became a homeschool mom. When I went on maternity...

Try ginger ale. Pour it into a glass, then stir it around with a straw for a little while until its nice and flat. No more fizz. The ginger actually does help upset stomachs. Cola works nicely too. That's what I used for my stomach bugs and pregnancies.

I've never had this type of problem, but I would say if they call again, have your mother call back as she did before (unless you want to do it through a VRS or something...not deaf, not sure what is available on your cell) and when they ask for a name, give them a fake name. If they say that's...

We actually had a tree branch come down from the ice. I was going to say "limb", but I dont know if its big enough to be considered "limb". It's at least 5 or 6 feet long, though. Not just a little thing. As far as snow, hubby's clearing now. It looks like at least another foot on top of what...

Let's see: When I was little, I went to Yankee Stadium (the old one) once or twice. Maybe more; I was little. As an adult, I've been to the new Mets Stadium (Citifield?). I have been to the local minor league field once or twice. I have also been to Fenway, but not for a game (it was to...

From where I'm sitting at my kitchen table, I glanced over at the thermometer to check the temperature. I thought it said "88" degrees. Then, I realized it was 8.8 degrees. Goes to show the importance of that decimal point!

I love the books by JD Robb. And the Harry Potter series. I still reread those. But, my favorite book of all time is The Secret Garden, by Burnett. I forgot how many times I have read it, I have seen every movie (along with a sequel I don't recommend), I gave it to my niece for her birthday a...

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See? I knew the answer had to be posted somewhere and I just couldn't find it. Thanks! :P

I always found bribes helpful when I was a kid. 10 minutes of jogging, and s/he gets an extra 10 minutes of video games or tv or whatever kids are into these days. :lol:

I know how you feel. My son is jumping off the arm of the couch (onto the floor) because the park and his swing set are covered in snow. I just want to be able to go outside. Cant even walk up and down the street because our road is all iced over from last night's flurries.

It reminds me of the weinermobile. I don't know why. They're not related. I think its the rounded edges. :)

I have a random question. I was looking at the various threads being posted and I noticed some have a red envelope beside them and some have a yellowish/whitish envelope. I know it's not due to whether or not I have opened the thread, since there are threads I've read and or responded to in...

Didn't that happen in the last Winter Olympics, too?

I dunno if you have already tried these, but I did a quick google search and found: Deaf Austrailia Sign Planet (I was aiming for the forums page) VicDeaf (Scroll to the bottom and they have some forums and links to clubs, etc. They are Melbourne based) Hope this helps. Good luck!

I was under the impression it would not be a very accurate test in a 2year old. Well hearing loss they could test for. But other tests wouldnt be accurate. I have been signing haphazardly with my kids since birth but more in the last few months since I can barely understand some of my sons...

People have pretty much said what I wanted to say, but I wanted to offer my two cents. Well, maybe it's 3 cents. 1) Would your counselor have reacted the same if you said you wanted to learn French or Spanish or whatever? I have a feeling your counselor is just biased against ASL. 2) I love...

Thank you everyone for the advice. After talking to my husband, we are going to contact Birth 2 Three (the local social services for kids 0-3). I feel a little silly doing it, since when I called for my daughter's delayed speech, she started talking the following week and I don't want them to...

First let me say in the week or two since I've joined, I've learned a lot and I'm really glad I joined this forum. Second, I couldn't figure out which forum to go to, so I just selected this one. Lastly, let me say that this ended up being a really long rant and I apologize now for the length...

During one of our last hurricanes, a newscaster pointed out that all the bread, milk, and eggs were gone in the stores. The other newscaster said that if we lost electricity for a week again it would be critical for us to be able to have French toast. :) It was funnier when they said it. But...