Guest guest Posted October 21, 2004 Report Share Posted October 21, 2004 Young children sometimes suffer from night terrors. I had it bad when I was a little girl. The best thing is to continue loving her. Affirm that you know her fears are real, install a nightlight if she wants one, keep telling her that it is OK and you are right near by, etc. Alyssa had a brief bout of this, and it simply took a lot of mommy and daughter talks about what might make her feel more safe. Hope this helps, and don't worry she will grow out of it. Janet ----- Original Message ----- From: Elliott greentaramama ; herbal_Remedies ; health Sent: Wednesday, October 20, 2004 1:26 PM Subject: night fright question from a friend: would you consult your groups and ask if anyone has ever heard of night fright???? I did a quick google and didn't find anything other than it being related to sleep apnea, which I don't think Audrey has. But night time is so difficult these days and I want to know why and someone mentioned night fright? Elliotteliz3378@... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted October 21, 2004 Report Share Posted October 21, 2004 Don Quai wrote: > ========================================= > HI , > > Have you considered home schooling as an option? I agree, the > educational system is in complete shambles. The educational system has > become a mis-educational system. They teach very little in the way of > anything useful for living and life. > Is it hard work to educate your own? That is all a matter of > perspective. Depends on what you wish for your child. Many parents today > opt for homeschooling their own children so they can get proper > information and not being force fed the garbage dreamed up by the > phychiatric profession and psychologists that drive todays education for > children. > > I realize that not everyone believes they have the time or where-withal > to teach their own children. It is a matter of choice. If you feel you > are not qualified to teach your own child then think again. You are much > more qualified to teach your own child than any state sponsored, > federally funded teacher. Who knows, you both might actually enjoy it > and you both may learn alot about one another in the process. > > Peace be with you . > > -- > Peace, love and light, > > Don Quai I am a strong advocate of homeschool. Public school is daycare for older kids. Typical child only has about a 15min attention span. My sons teacher backs this up, tells me his instruction lasts about 15mins and my son finishes his work early, while the rest of the class is still asking questions about the information. Looking at it this way, instead of 6hrs at school, 6 15min sessions at home or 1.5hrs of instruction would be the equivilant. I began homeschooling my son at a young age. I continue to give him my own " lessons " , and to encourage him to investigate many things. Unfortunately I am unable to homeschool him due to a complicated divorce thing I got myself into. I am just greatful to have my son living with me. This way I can at least have some input into his education. I convinced my sons teacher to provide him with more work. He is doing advanced math ahead of the rest of his class. I am happy his teacher recognizes the importance of providing more for students who can handle it. The school he was in two years ago was horrible, preferring to fail a child than to instruct. Oddly enough my son is nearly a straight A student at this school. What a difference between the two schools. I received a reply from his other teacher about the Samhain misinformation, he explained the assignment and it's limitations, and that he would be passing the corrected information to the students. I have a few good urls for home education if anybody would like them. Part of good health is proper education. Public school trains kids to be consumers and hourly wage earners. Not very creative. Two years ago at my sons old school I actually had to explain to my son the realities of division by zero. I would have thought that pretty basic stuff. Had several meetings with teachers. The most memorable one is with the principal, the teacher told me it wasn't her job to explain things to the children if they had questions. Aparetly the 8 child class overwhelmed her. Ok I'll end my rant here. I could go on and on and on and nearly have. -- Peace!! - ------------------------------------------------------------------------ Herbs, Oils & More: http://www.greenladysgarden.com Wholesale Web Hosting: http://www.accessiblehosting.com ------------------------------------------------------------------------ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted October 22, 2004 Report Share Posted October 22, 2004 I too am a believer in homeschooling and did so for as long as life allowed me to do so. Unfortunately, with the passing of my husband it is hard to make a living to pay the bills and keep my son home as well. My family never backed me on my homeschooling decision, plus they all work as well (my mother is a teacher to boot...boy did SHE give me a hard time!). I had no other choice but to send him back to school, but I have kept a very close eye on his education and worked closely with his teachers and it all seems to be going pretty well. I do miss our field trips and activities we did with one of our homeschooling groups...but so be it. Nothing that can be done about it. We do the best with what we have! ) Caroline I am a strong advocate of homeschool. Public school is daycare for older kids. Typical child only has about a 15min attention span. My sons teacher backs this up, tells me his instruction lasts about 15mins and my son finishes his work early, while the rest of the class is still asking questions about the information. Looking at it this way, instead of 6hrs at school, 6 15min sessions at home or 1.5hrs of instruction would be the equivilant.I began homeschooling my son at a young age. I continue to give him my own "lessons", and to encourage him to investigate many things. Unfortunately I am unable to homeschool him due to a complicated divorce thing I got myself into. I am just greatful to have my son living with me. This way I can at least have some input into his education.I convinced my sons teacher to provide him with more work. He is doing advanced math ahead of the rest of his class. I am happy his teacher recognizes the importance of providing more for students who can handle it. The school he was in two years ago was horrible, preferring to fail a child than to instruct. Oddly enough my son is nearly a straight A student at this school. What a difference between the two schools.I received a reply from his other teacher about the Samhain misinformation, he explained the assignment and it's limitations, and that he would be passing the corrected information to the students.I have a few good urls for home education if anybody would like them.Part of good health is proper education. Public school trains kids to be consumers and hourly wage earners. Not very creative. Two years ago at my sons old school I actually had to explain to my son the realities of division by zero. I would have thought that pretty basic stuff. Had several meetings with teachers. The most memorable one is with the principal, the teacher told me it wasn't her job to explain things to the children if they had questions. Aparetly the 8 child class overwhelmed her.Ok I'll end my rant here. I could go on and on and on and nearly have. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted October 22, 2004 Report Share Posted October 22, 2004 This really is a great family that we have here. I know that even when I have bad days...where I eat the worst of things...I can always turn to you guys and you will always say it was okay...just move on and do better next time. I do a lot of emotional eating...and that is something I know I have to work on...and have been little by little...it is a hard battle...but one I know I will win...just have to stop making excuses for why I didn't win today...lol...or the day before...sheesh. Caroline Caroline, I'm sorry about your husband.. and yes I understand... and you have said it all in WE DO THE BEST WITH WHAT WE HAVE. This is all any of us can do is the best with what we have, always striving to be the best we can be... and we all remember that we are all here for each other to help, listen, learn, share. One big family..... you note I did not say happy as I know all families have squabbles from time to time but they are all still family. AND SO ARE WE. Suzi Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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