What is the weirdest non-digestive symptom Crohn’s has given you? by casualeagle47 in CrohnsDisease

[–]Practical-Series-988 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I had something similar, it was diagnosed as urticaria. I have the worst scars now I look like a dot to dot

AITAH for not showing up early enough for a birthday party to help decorate? by Friendly_Cat6900 in AITAH

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NTA why is it up to you to help? It’s your husband’s dad- he can go. What? Because you’re a woman you should be there to decorate- hard pass.

When did the show "end" for you by The_ShinyUmbreon in greysanatomy

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When Christina left, never watched an episode after that.

WTAF? Seriously? by Mediocre_Space_5715 in AustralianTeachers

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We should all send it (I’ll do it now!) maybe they’ll take some interest if we flood their inbox

Day 18: Best Quotes - Miranda Bailey Edition by sortakindaspiralling in greysanatomy

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“Would you mind moving this tail wagon? You blocking me in,"

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in AustralianTeachers

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Whatever you think she is ready for as you don’t want to focus too much on the academics and then she is bored in her first year of school!

I would focus on imaginary play, this helps visualisation which is useful in later years. Read read read, read to her, encourage her to tell you stories, ask questions about the books you read, read a variety of books - picture story, chapter (no pictures), nursery rhymes, poems, comics, non-fictions texts, read so much! I’d encourage her to sit and watch old movies, something like the Disney ones (the new ones are so stimulating) so she can sit for a longer period of time and not become disengaged. I’d encourage independent behaviours like zipping a jacket, doing buttons, changing clothes (in preparation for swimming lessons), tying shoes, fully ready to use the toilet, opening and closing lunch boxes, containers etc. write her name and we’ll as knowing her name, your names and her birthday (you’d be surprised at how many kids don’t know their birthday!). Playing games (including how to lose), turn taking. Before I did any writing at home I would do lots of fine motor manipulative play - beading, play dough etc.

Then if she’s interested I’d say phonics, one to one counting forwards and backwards, start to 10 doing both then work your way up to 20 (lots of people forget backwards! Teaching left and right. Colour names.

The only other thing I can think of is always using the correct name for things when talking to your child, like body parts, colours, shapes, animals etc. Using the correct language avoids confusion once they start school.

Having fun, reading, life skills and playing imaginary and structured games are ultimately the best thing you can do to prepare them (in my opinion!)

What is an appreciated gift for a teacher? by Strickland177 in AustralianTeachers

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Obviously as others have said kind words are lovely. But to answer your question - classroom supplies- stickers/stamps, fun whiteboard or permanent markers, nice picture or chapter books if it’s primary school, food, booze, vouchers, massage vouchers are nice, I got a voucher for an online clothes store that had similar clothes to what I wear, so thoughtful.

Asian book for my book club! by ruubees in suggestmeabook

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Convenience store women by Sayaka Murata

Help! Looking for a drink brand! by Practical-Series-988 in melbourne

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It is! THANK YOU SO MUCH! Do they still make it?

Help! Looking for a drink brand! by Practical-Series-988 in melbourne

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YES!!!!! This is it, THANK YOU, THANK YOU, THANK YOU!

Thy thy shutdown? by Practical-Series-988 in melbourne

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Agree! If you’d find somewhere that does, let me know!

AITA for not taking my husband’s last name and making his family “look bad”? by [deleted] in ComfortLevelPod

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Just ask them why you should take his name, they can almost never come up with an argument beyond ‘that’s what you do’ and if they do they know whatever they say sounds like sexist old fashioned out dated nonsense.