Signing Time Series 1 and 2, or classroom edition. And if you have anything interesting, I may be interested.

I may like to buy the abacus programs. please pm me the particulars, including how much you want. thanks.

If you have Tweedlewink and are done and want to sell  their 2nd edition as is on their website now, not their first prior to 2007, please let me know. I want it!

If you still have the tweedlewink cd's i am interested, although i'd prefer to purchase instead. please let me know.... 

This will be a great sharing tool for facebook friends and homeschooling groups. Thanks.

Nice new features! Do we uninstall 1.5 or use this separately?

I'll pass it on, thanks.

(be warned - my r  and t keys stick, so there may be a few type-o's)

Wow, it sounds just left of socialism in Australia. How nasty! In reply to this, I was searching for "breast feeding) because there is a bill that will be going before Congress to allow mothers to take breaks to pump for their infants when they return to work. . .
http://momsrising.democracyinaction.org/o/1768/campaign.jsp?campaign_KEY=27279

I have been using Weston Price's goat milk formula, modified since my first (now 25 mos.) was 4 months old. I started out wanting to nurse exclusively, but my supply was very low. I was so devastated because I had read about the benefits and the downfalls of formula.... Anyways, my son was 9lbs. 8oz. and had a need to be nourished. I started using formula, along with nursing- did it til' he weaned himself at 6 mos.- he was colicky and cranky, had horrible gas and spit up constantly. He also had a greyish hue under his eyes which I see on kids all the time and immediately recognize a formula baby. My mom had raised us on home formula made from evaporated milk, very common in olden days, but although that helped him fill up, he did not stop being gassy, uncomfortable, and spitty. It was bad. I did all kinds of research, and even spoke with Dr. Mercola and a place in Utah, and goat milk was recommended. The Am Academy of Pediatrics stated that babies would have renal and kidney failure, as well as possible dehydration... that happened in the 30's if not enough water was given to the infant, as there is little or no water in the formula, naturally, issues would arise... I was scared, but after 3 days of goat milk, he blossomed. His color changed, he became a happy, attentive baby, and he grew 4 sizes in a month. He is 2 now and is yep, built like a tank. He is in size 5T and pediatrician always says that if all his kids were as healthy as he and my daughter are, he could retire in good
conscience.

My daughter was born 1 month premature at 7 lbs. 12 oz. and I tried nursing once a again, but her mouth was very small and it was hard to get her latched. Also, the lactation consultant doesn't tell you, but too little food makes for jaundice. The pediatrician said, feed her or there will be trouble. So I had my mom make the formula and bing it to the hospital, and yup, you guessed it.... the nurses though I was loopy... i sopped immediately. She is 11 mos. old and super-strong. I give them both high-quality supplements and they glow.

At some point, I read that kidney failure could occur, no now, bu some time in the future, although no studies were performed, and that in old days, if no wet-nurse was around, people would just let their infants die, although there is direct reference in the bible and Greek mythology about feeding babies milk.

Yes! Cool.

As for getting kids to eat veggies, my son  23 mos., eats salads. He didn't always - this is a recent thing. I've been putting it out with his meals for some time, and he would eat maybe a tiny piece, and sometimes no part of the salad. Through trial and error, I figured out that salad that is cut tiny or julienned works best with him and a combination of creamy and savory salad dressing (Ott's Famous and HV Ranch), though now, I alter it and modify the mix - adding Asian, etc. Not drenched, moist, though. At first he would only eat it if it sat a little while and got a bit soft, but now he eats it. I started adding cilantro, spinach - smallish and just a little. Also, I would feed it to him before the meal in a tiny amount, then I'd let him feed himself while I finished dinner, and now he eats it with dinner.

I think persistence pays off, more than anything. I tell him it's refreshing, like wind in his tummy and he gets excited.

Oh, also some links to recipes within online sites if that's easier. Thanks.

Big Talent? Is there a link between Big and Talent? Just curious and where and when does it premiere? Also, out of curiosity, what methods did the doctor recommend? My nephew is rotund for his age of 7. Thanks!

I would recommend you go to rightbrainkids.com and ask - they are very nice and also helpful.

[http://www.ericdigests.org/1994/nutrition.htmExcerpt:NUTRITION AND LEARNING: PRESCHOOL AND SCHOOL YEARS]

Does anyone want to start a healthy kid foods recipe exchange?

The premise that nutrition affects children's ability to learn is not new. The link has been recognized for some time through scientific evidence and, more recently, through controlled research studies. This research on the link between nutrition and learning from the prenatal through school years only shows the importance of nutrition as a tool in learning.

Since there are so many cultures represented in this forum, all geared towards helping our kids learn, I just thought it would be nice to have an exchange, and try some new flavors.

Any takers?

Here is some info from this site I found:

http://www.ericdigests.org/1994/nutrition.htm

Excerpt:

NUTRITION AND LEARNING: PRESCHOOL AND SCHOOL YEARS

Iron deficiency is one of the most prevalent nutritional problems of children in the United States. Iron deficiency in infancy may cause a permanent loss of IQ later in life. Iron deficiency and anemia lead to shortened attention span, irritability, fatigue, and difficulty with concentration. Consequently, anemic children tend to do poorly on vocabulary, reading, and other tests (Parker, 1989).
Several studies have found effects of hunger and poor nutrition on cognitive ability. One such study found that among fourth grade students, those who had the least protein intake in their diets had the lowest achievement scores (ASFSA, 1989).

A laboratory study that involved healthy, well-nourished school-aged children found a negative effect of morning fasting on cognitive performance. A test of the speed and accuracy of response on problem-solving tasks given to children who did or did not eat breakfast found that skipping breakfast had an adverse influence on their performance on the tests (Pollitt et al., 1991).

Children who are hungry or undernourished also have more difficulty fighting infection. Therefore, they are more likely to become sick, miss school, and fall behind in class.

MESSAGES TO CHILDREN ABOUT NUTRITION

With the increase in the number of working parents and the ubiquity of fast-food establishments, children are eating more meals away from home than ever before. One study found that children in urban areas obtain more than half their calories outside the home (Citizen's ..., 1990). Fast foods, although convenient, tend to be high in fat and increase children's risk of becoming obese and of developing various chronic diseases in adulthood.
Children receive messages about food and nutrition from television and food packaging. The Center for Science in the Public Interest, a nonprofit nutrition advocacy organization, determined that nine of ten food commercials on Saturday morning television advertised foods high in sugar, salt, or fat. Children also learn about nutrition from what they observe around them at school and at home. One study found that preschoolers were better able to describe the food their parents ate than parents were able to describe what their preschoolers ate (Hellmich, 1992).

Up until some ago, I began to think so - my mom kept saying that too much information too soon would cause hyperactivity. He would just run around, not in an active way, but like he didn't fit in his own skin almost. I noticed an amazing change in my son when I started giving him an omega-3 supplement (Liquid Health Attention) as well as magnesium (Baby Calm in his juice- he gets very little and it's 50% water), along with his vitamins.  I found a great vitamin that you can only get at health food stores or online, it has micro-nutrients and amino acids (Liquid Health - CHildren's Multi) and I also give him extra B vites in liquid form, as he is large for his size. You can read the reviews on Amazon for the products. t sounds like a lot, but they are all-natural and so don't build up in your body and are very absorbable. I do Multi in the morning, and we do magnesium (juice and baby calm)  every once in a while now, at first it was every day. Then Attention with healthy lunch (or breakfast depending on my day) and 1/2 tsp of B-complex after dinner.

I am concerned about the current reliance on main-stream experts for everything, including giving kids ritalin, etc., when the results are not worth the risks and in some cases are counter-productive. Food today is very nutrient-deficient to begin with and since toddlers are notorious for eating disorders, I supplement him and help him feed himself, so he can have more of a variety. Hard now, easier later.... this has really made him focus and calm down. He doesn't drive me nuts running around like he's loony anymore - tantrums aren't as wild, either, though he's getting to that age (23 mos.), but they aren't out of control tantrums.

If you are having any concerns, you may want to ask Dr. Mercola also (drmercola.com) - he is very knowledgeable and sooooooooooo helped me when my baby had colic and reflux and he talks about the importance of good nutrition and supplements. .

Does anyone know how to create Flash files or edit video for LR? I am wondering if there are any specs as far as size, length, etc. Any input appreciated.