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It's getting to be that time of year again. Parent-Teacher Conferences (PTCs). I have to say that I love PTCs. Working at the school that I did, it might be the only time I ever saw and actually communicated with the parents of certain students. Yes it meant long days at the school and trying to find a nice way to say "YOU WANT TO SEE PROGRESS?!? TRY WORKING WITH YOUR CHILD AT HOME!!!", but it also meant that parents and I were coming together to try and help their child become better.
Body language is one of the most important parts of communication. We teach about appropriate body language at school, but is it being reinforced at home? This letter will give your parents some tools and talking points for discussions about body language.I copy these parent handouts on the back of ...
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Today I’m sharing everything I’ve tried and learned about quiet time for toddlers. This break in our day is essential for my sanity and theirs. This post was originally shared in 2018 and updated in 2024. My two biggest motherhood sanity savers? A gym with daycare and quiet time. I was first introduced to the idea...
A truly unique hybrid with an appearance that can trick even the experienced eye; rosettes appear to reach up to 2 inches in diameter on average, may grow larger, but look almost purely like the pod parent with long, slender petioles tipped by oval or teardrop shaped lamina that splay out in all directions, semi-erect to flat. However, they have tiny hairs on them and flush redder than intermedia ever seems to, and send up spindly stalks bearing small, but pale PINK flowers. They don't tend to divide or bud quickly, making it good for a single-display plant. Available plants are semi-mature to mature, approx. 1.5-2" in diameter Plants are shipped bare-root wrapped in a moist paper towel, via USPS Priority mail; I typically ship Monday-Wednesday to avoid weekend hold-overs. US shipping only. Many plants are grown in high humidity conditions and may require acclimation, unless otherwise noted. If you are expecting weather that may be detrimental to the plants if shipped, please message me upon making your order! Shipping cost includes heat pack or cold pack/insulation as needed for detrimental weather conditions. If there are issues with the plants upon arrival, please contact me within 48 hours of receipt.
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Welcome to "The Ultimate Guide to Granny Flat Designs," your comprehensive handbook for creating functional, stylish, and cost-effective granny flats. Whether you're planning to build a space for aging parents, accommodating guests, or seeking additional rental income, this guide is your roadmap to success. Explore the purpose, types, and examples of floor plans, and discover valuable tips and tricks to design your dream granny flat without breaking the bank. Includes : • Design help to get the most of your new home • Top 30 Granny Flat designs • Australian & International Latest House Designs • Budget Granny Flat Designs • Granny Flat Trends • Innovative Concepts • Practical Tips • Space Maximization • Architectural Ingenuity • Stylish Granny Flats • Cutting-edge Designs • Granny Flat Dream Design I hope the information, and practical tips within its pages serve as a valuable companion throughout your project. May your granny flat become a source of joy, a haven for family and friends, and a tangible representation of your vision and aspirations. As you embark on this exciting endeavor, I wish you all the success and fulfillment in building your dream granny flat. May it be a space that exceeds your expectations, a sanctuary for years to come. Thank you once again for being a part of this community and may your granny flat project bring you immense joy and satisfaction. Happy building!
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**This resource is in the Reading Rev VIP site.**Only $9.99 month. Cancel anytime with the click of a button. It's important to keep parents informed about the progress of their child's literacy ability and growth. However, it's also important that these progress reports are actually helpful. This r...
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If you’ve stopped by the blog lately, you know there are a lot of heartstrings being pulled as we reminisce about the little ones growing up. Firsts. Lasts. There are so many sweet memories during infancy that it got me thinking about the things I didn’t miss. You know what was a real pain in the ass? Infant Reflux. I vividly remember standing in the hotel lobby in Georgetown, Texas as we arrived for my husband’s grandfather’s 90th birthday celebration. We’re at the front desk getting the key cards to our room. While holding 3-month old Maddie, she projectile vomits in front of David’s entire family, splattering almost 4 feet from the point of launch, and right at the feet of the nice bellhop helping with our luggage. The dude was traumatized, like he just had a close encounter with The Exorcist, so I bent down with a burp cloth (never leave home without it,) to wipe it up. She threw up. Again. Y’all, I had not 1, but 2 CODE-RED pukers. No one and nothing was safe… not even monthly baby pictures. She looks like she feels better though, right? All jokes aside, infant reflux was a really difficult stage of my girls’ infancy. I spent hours doing laundry consisting solely of soaked baby clothes and burp cloths. I brought multiple outfits everywhere—for the girls AND myself. I cried a lot. I felt guilty because I thought it was something I was doing wrong. And more than anything, I was torn up inside because I couldn’t stand watching their little bodies hurt. So here I am, as a veteran reflux-mama, with a few pieces of advice so you, too, can get through this tough season of your baby’s life. DISCLAIMER: I am not a medical professional. Please talk to your doctor before proceeding with any recommendations. WHAT IS INFANT REFLUX? Infant reflux occurs when the food backs up from a baby’s stomach, causing the baby to spit up. In infants, the ring of muscle between the esophagus and the stomach — the lower esophageal sphincter (LES) — is not yet fully mature. That allows stomach contents to flow backward. (Credit: mayoclinic.org.) Although there are varying degrees of severity of infant reflux, pediatricians will tell you it’s rarely a cause for concern. It’s actually pretty normal for most babies to spit up to some degree, and likely, not considered reflux unless the spit up is frequent and excessive. That is unless your baby is exhibiting signs of “silent reflux,” where there’s actually no spit-up, but the reflux is still causing pain and discomfort. (It just can’t be easy, can it?) INFANT REFLUX CAUSES/QUICK FIXES While reflux doesn’t discriminate against breastfed or bottle-fed babies, (I’ve done both!) there are a couple of things I worked on with both of my reflux kiddos: Smaller/more frequent feedings – Babies have delicate bellies! One reason your child may be having a hard time keeping things down is because he/she can’t regulate food intake. Instead of forcing down a specific number of ounces, see if you can spread the feeding over a longer stretch of time. Stop them periodically and work on a good burp—I aimed for 3 throughout a feeding. Nope, you won’t starve your baby. Look at this chunk! I can only imagine what my kid would have looked like if she kept all of her food down… Position and latch – Breastfeeding mamas, the next two are for you. Another thing to check is the way your baby nurses. If baby doesn’t have a great latch, he/she could be sucking in air which can cause gas and spit up. Try alternating positions to get a real solid latch, and use a nursing pillow to help support your little one. Overactive letdown – Once your baby has been nursing a minute or two, you start to feel the letdown sensation and milk really begins to flow. For some women, your letdown may be so forceful that baby is getting hit with too much milk at once, (and again, can’t regulate intake.) To help with this, try “letting down” into a burp cloth until the flow of milk has slowed. Keeping upright – After you’re done with either breast or bottle feeding, the best thing you can do for a reflux baby is to keep them upright, allowing all of their liquid food to move south. For the teeny tiny babies you can try baby-wearing, which has multiple benefits, or simply carrying/sitting them up in a vertical position. Food allergens (Dairy) – I saved this for last because if you love cheese like I do, giving it up is pretty much the worst. If you’re breastfeeding, you may have to adjust your diet to help your little ones’ digestion. There are a few common culprits: caffeine, alcohol, gluten, broccoli, garlic, and of course, dairy. The dairy enzyme is tough for even adult bodies to digest, but babies are most susceptible to tummy troubles because of it. Eliminating dairy from my diet helped improved both of my girls’ comfort levels with their reflux, even though it was a tough adjustment. Also taking a daily probiotic helped immensely. WHAT CAN YOU DO? In addition to improving on the things I mention above, I’ve compiled a list of 10 Absolutely Life-Saving Products For The Reflux Mama. CLICK THE PHOTO BELOW for the entire list (if you’re already a subscriber, we’ve sent you an e-mail with the direct link!) IS THERE CAUSE FOR MEDICAL INTERVENTION? Diet, holistic treatments, and lifestyle changes weren’t enough alone for my littles, so we also visited our pediatrician. With both girls, we were prescribed Zantac, which they ended up taking 2 times a day. I’m always going to go the natural route first, but I’m also the #whateverworksmom and I have no regrets about Zantac. While the spit-up game was still strong in my kiddos while taking it, Zantac absolutely improved their level of comfort. WHEN DOES INFANT REFLUX IMPROVE? The good news is that for both of my girls at least, things improved dramatically by the time they turned 6 months old. No doubt, the timing coincided with starting solids and sitting unassisted. By 7 months, the infant reflux was all but gone. Infant reflux sucked. But it DOES GET BETTER. Just like all of the fleeting precious moments you share with your little one, reflux too, will become a thing of the past. What tips do you have for coping with infant reflux?
I remember the first time my baby had a rash—angry red splotches appeared across her perfect porcelain cheeks and I FREAKED OUT. When I hauled us to the pediatrician, I was quickly greeted with a “newborn acne” diagnosis as well as a reassuring, “We get a lot of rash inquiries each day.” I’m not surprised. It can be really troubling when a rash pops up and you don’t know what the hell it is, if it’s contagious, or if it needs medical attention. Rashes on infants usually fall into one of three c
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Each year at Meet the Teacher, I try to provide parents with information that will help them help their child at home with reading! With this brochure, the parents now have tips, tricks, websites and know what parts are most important to focus on when reading with their child. Also Included: 1. Reading Scavenger Hunt Read a Menu at a Restaurant Read a Magazine Read a BillBoard Sign Read a Grocery List Read Ingredients or Health Information on Food Read an Article Online Read a Picture Book Read an Excerpt of a Newspaper Read a Bill that Your Parents have to Pay Read a Calendar Read a Recipe 2. Certificate for Completing the Scavenger Hunt 3. Fluency Record Sheet with Instructions 4. Cursive Reading Practice! If students can work on these things at home, it will tremendously help us as teachers and the child! Looking for More Brochure Fun? Reading Skill Brochures Back to School Parent Brochure (Editable) Biography Brochures Hillary's Teaching Adventures Terms of Use Products by Hillary's Teaching Adventures, LLC may be used by the purchaser for their classroom use only. This is a single classroom license only. All rights reserved. ©Hillary's Teaching Adventures, LLC, 2019
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Hey, friends! I’m teaming up with my good friend Elyse from Proud to be Primary to bring you a whole slew of classroom management tips and tricks… plus, a bunch of classroom management freebies! This
