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Elizabeth Smart Speaks Out About Dangers of ONLY Teaching Abstinence
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I am amazed by this woman and others like her who can speak out to try to help others after such an awful experience. She gives another point of view as to why it is important for children to be…Continue

Started this discussion. Last reply by Shawn Spivey May 6.

Anyone a fan of NPRs "Wait, Wait"

Anyone else like this show? It's pretty funny. You can dheck it out on the NPR (I think it's 89.7) on weekend mornings. Sounds like a live broadcast will be shown at Cobb Theatre this week. …Continue

Started May 2

Hiking?
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I really enjoy hiking. I try to get my kids to go with me, but it often ends with someone whining or the two of them fighting. We go to the Carter Rd (Loyce Harpe?) Park or Lakeland Highland Scrub…Continue

Started this discussion. Last reply by Shawn Spivey May 2.

Prescription drugs contaminating water
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I saw this in The Ledger today:…Continue

Started this discussion. Last reply by 18watt_fan Apr 17.

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Jmarr replied to Shawn Spivey's discussion Child Dental Deaths
"I think it's a matter of time before there is some legislation put in place that says parents must be allowed inside a dental office with a child if needed. I hate to also bring this up, but as a parent you have to think of these things: I…"
4 hours ago
Jmarr replied to Shawn Spivey's discussion Angelina Jolie undergoes double mastectomy
"Sounds crazy, I know, but I almost feel like it's all about her...like she is trying too hard to make herself look good all the time and she loves the attention she gets for it. Remember all the crazy stuff she used to always do to get in the…"
7 hours ago
Jmarr replied to JCCook's discussion 21 Kids Who Sold Out Their Parents
"I love these. One of my Mother's Day cards from my 6 year old this year said "To the Beast Mom". She also brought home a card from school. It was a fill-in-the-blank about Mom. It had my age and weight, which she was spot on! It had…"
11 hours ago
Jmarr replied to Nijuana Jones's discussion Cheap Martial Arts? Tumbling? Dance?
"I just thought of something...Home Depot does those crafty events for kids. I think they are free. You may just have to pay a few dollars for the materials. I checked the bulletin board when I was there today but didn't see anything listed, so…"
Tuesday
Jmarr replied to Shawn Spivey's discussion ‘Touch His Freakin’ Heart,’ Student Rants at Teacher in Viral Video
"I kept hearing about this, but this is the first time I watched it. I can see why this student has so many fans! "This is just my paycheck" is not a statement that should be made by a teacher. If she doesn't take her job seriously,…"
Tuesday
Jmarr replied to Shawn Spivey's discussion Preschoolers With ADHD Often Treated Incorrectly
"I have had teachers come right out and say that I might want to consider medicating my son. I didn't do it and it worked out fine.  I think there are SOME parents and doctors and teachers that see drugs as an easy way out...faster and…"
May 12
Jmarr replied to Tracy Fritchman's discussion Discovery testing in kindergarten
"I remember going over it briefly at parent teacher meetings. They never put too much emphasis on it from what I can remember. It's kind of like "here's where she is, here's where the other kids are, and here's where we want…"
May 8
Shawn Spivey replied to Jmarr's discussion Elizabeth Smart Speaks Out About Dangers of ONLY Teaching Abstinence
"Jmarr, this is an awesome share, thank you for doing so! "
May 6
Jmarr posted a discussion

Elizabeth Smart Speaks Out About Dangers of ONLY Teaching Abstinence

I am amazed by this woman and others like her who can speak out to try to help others after such an awful experience. She gives another point of view as to why it is important for children to be educated about sex.I agree that it can't be good for a child to be told that if you have sex outside of marriage you are dirty, evil, should be thrown away, not going to heaven, etc...and just end the conversation there. Imagine the kids who are taught this (Sex before marriage is dirty, makes you…See More
May 6
Jmarr replied to Lindsay Cheek's discussion Public school or homeschool, which is your preference?
"I think it all depends on the kids, the parents, and what you are used to. My sister and I both went to public school (same one as our parents). We lived in one of the best school districts the state, so private school was not common, even for some…"
May 6
Jmarr replied to Shawn Spivey's discussion Teen charged with making, discharging weapon at Bartow High School expelled, according to police
"They could speak up anonymously!"
May 4
Shawn Spivey replied to Jmarr's discussion Hiking?
"I'd love to, I've never walked there.   "
May 2
Jmarr replied to Jmarr's discussion Hiking?
"Me too. Want to do the Lakeland Highlands Scrub?"
May 2
Shawn Spivey replied to Jmarr's discussion Hiking?
"You tell me where and I'll be there.   They are both about the same distance for me.  "
May 2
Jmarr replied to Jmarr's discussion Hiking?
"OK, great! Got it on my calendar. I will message you my number, just incase. Where did you want to meet? "
May 2
Shawn Spivey replied to Jmarr's discussion Hiking?
"All of that sounds good to me, especially the sleeping in part.   ;)  I already packed up tomorrow and this weekend is my weekend to have the kids.  Can we start at 12:30 on Thursday May 9th? "
May 2

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At 5:30am on June 3, 2010, Bryssy said…
I live clear in LW. Meeting up would probably be hard. I have a pattern for infant and size 1 cloth diapers and I'm gonna try that. I have a bunch of bigger ones. Thanks, Jennifer!
At 12:43pm on February 23, 2010, Shawn Spivey said…
Jennifer thanks for joining up and jumping in already with great advice. I look forward to your future postings. :)
 
 
 

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