Re: Digest Number 877

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In a message dated 4/11/01 2:42:59 PM Eastern Daylight Time,

bodyforlife writes:

<< Free weights are the best hands down, they bring more stabalizing

muscles into play, but they are also inherently more dangerous if you

get pinned under them or drop a DB, but it sounds like you will have

spotter, so go for the free weights. >>

Hi. Just to add this to my previous .02 cents on the Bowflex. Unlike most

weight machines, the Bowflex requires using those " stabilizer " muscles so it

is more like free weights than regular weight machines. Plus there is no

risk of dropping a weight on oneself and its much safer if there are children

in the house. My 2.5 year old was sitting on her Daddy's back as he did leg

curls the other day helping him count! :-)

I just love this thing. Sorry if I sound obsessed! :-)

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m loire <mloire@...> wrote:

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they say " Daddy, may I have the

XYZ <snip> and clap for themselves when they do

something right and say " I got it, yeah!, " <snip> are also very good with

counting

numbers, the alphabet, site (sight)-reading several words, and

writing a few words, what does this indicate?

<snip> the constant

motion, moving around, fidgetiness, and almost always

walking around in a circle while watching television

(which we try to stop by redirecting or asking to sit

down) will make it very difficult for them to learn in

a structured environment such as school.

This sounds like a child with ADHD (Attention Deficit and Hyperactivity

Disorder). The only person qualified to make this diagnosis is a medical

doctor - preferably a neurologist with a background in ADHD, but a

pediatrician can also make this diagnosis. Was this child climbing out of

the crib at 6 months old? How much does this child sleep?

Why are you posting about this child here - this list is generally intended

for discussion of children with autism spectrum disorders (there is some

discussion among researchers recently that ADHD may be on the spectrum - but

I don't think this is generally accepted yet.) If a doctor does make this

diagnosis, you will probably want to talk with him/her about trying one of

the many medications used to help children focus, such as ritalin, concerta,

etc.

Also, take a look at this web site: http://www.schwablearning.org/

G'luck,

MoSam

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Dear Friends, from Long Island, I am a fellow Long Islander that

moved to Colorado in 80, had my 2nd bk surgery but then moved to PA as

my parents had sold our house in Elmont & moved here to this small town

my Dad was born & raised in.

I have seen 4 Revision Specalists & have chosen Dr Boachie, even though

it is going to take 2 surgeries a few days apart.

He will not operate until early Spring as he wanted me to build my

cardiovascular system up by swimming, then see me in Jan & set the

surgery date.

I know exactely what you mean about dreading it but wanting to get it

over with.I wish he would have done me this month as you have all winter

to recuperate.

I am walking bent fwd since the end of 99 & the las yr I went from 10 cm

out of plumb to 19........so YES waiting only makes things worse.

Please keep us posted & know you will be in my thoughts & prayers.

Love,

Diane