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Comment on Kick a Cold — Herbal remedies by shkolkniga

shkolkniga — Fri, 03 Jul 2009 00:45:17 +0000

Традиционно в дошкольном детстве работа с загадками основывается на их отгадывании. Причем, методика не дает конкретных рекомендаций, как и каким образом учить детей отгадывать загаданные объекты. Наблюдения за детьми показывают
, что отгадывание происходит у самых сообразительных дошкольников как бы само собой на уровне инсайта или путем перебора вариантов. При этом большая часть детей группы являются пассивными наблюдателями. Воспитатель выступает в роли эксперта. Верный ответ одаренного ребенка на конкретную загадку очень быстро запоминается другими детьми. Если педагог через некоторое время задает ту же самую загадку, то большая часть детей группы просто вспоминает ответ. Развивая умственные способности ребенка, важнее научить его составлять собственные загадки, чем просто отгадывать знакомые. А.А.Нестеренко разработаны модели составления загадок для детей школьного возраста. В адаптированном варианте данная технология позволяет научить составлять загадки и дошкольников. В процессе составления загадок развиваются все мыслительные операции ребенка, он получает радость от речевого творчества. Обучение детей составлению загадок начинается с 3,5 лет. В практике работы с детьми дошкольного возраста используются три основных модели сос
тавления загадок. Обучение должно идти следующим образом. Воспитатель вывешивает одну из табличек с изображением модели составления загадки и предлагает детям составить загадку про какой-либо объект. http://www.shkolkniga.ru/page.php?pg=48 дошкольная литература

Comment on Natural Hair Color by Embrace Your Curls, Don’t Chemically Straighten Them! | Effortless Eating

Thu, 02 Jul 2009 16:21:22 +0000

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Comment on Plantar Warts by Bobfred,

Bobfred, — Mon, 29 Jun 2009 20:57:27 +0000

Have you tried the idea posted by #1 & #3?

Comment on BPA-free Waterbottles by Abi

Abi — Thu, 25 Jun 2009 18:55:53 +0000

I have the microwave sterilizer, and using it keeps me from having to do a load more than once a day. I also use the Medela sterilizer bags for my pumping supplies.

But if the dishwasher heats the bottles too much, wouldn’t the microwave as well? Is there really a difference?

Thanks!

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High Fructose Corn Syrup vs. Sugar | Effortless Eating — Thu, 25 Jun 2009 18:33:34 +0000

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Comment on BPA-free Waterbottles by D

Wed, 24 Jun 2009 03:16:34 +0000

Thanks for your answer. This is something that I too struggle with, especially with the fact that we cannot recycle most BPA containing plastics here, too. I’m always trying to find out what others feel about the subject. I’ve been throwing a lot of BPA plastics away because ours are mostly baby bottles from when I was a pumping mom. Even though I know others may not be concerned about it, I can’t stand the thought of selling something that may potentially hurt the baby it is being used for. Other containers is where I struggle with what to do.

Comment on Toxins in Nailpolish by Rachel Stakelum

Rachel Stakelum — Tue, 23 Jun 2009 20:35:42 +0000

I haven’t used it yet, but the nail polish remover I just bought is called Suncoat Natural and is made to remove both water-based (like Honeybee Gardens) and solvent-based nail polish. It’s the nail polish remover that was recommended on the same website where I bought my nail polish, http://www.bewellstaywell.com. I get most of my makeup there–lipstick, lip balm, mascara, and foundation. I really like being able to use more natural makeup and beauty products. My brother was actually the one who first got me thinking about the ingredients in my makeup years ago when he remarked that women must eat a lot of lipstick. I read the label on my tube of lipstick and realized those were not ingredients I wanted to be ingesting!

Comment on BPA-free Waterbottles by Elizabeth

Elizabeth — Tue, 23 Jun 2009 16:36:53 +0000

Abi,

I feel for you, washing all those bottles for twins! I wish I had a good idea for you. It looks like Dr. Brown’s offers a bottle sterilizer that works in the microwave (http://www.handi-craft.com/products/accessories.htm), and a brush and drying rack for hand washing.

When I used bottles for my babies I was unaware of the BPA problem and so did not look into it. If you find any solutions, please let me know so we can pass along the info!

Comment on BPA-free Waterbottles by Elizabeth

Elizabeth — Tue, 23 Jun 2009 16:29:53 +0000

Good question, D. It’s one I struggle with, certainly, and I have conflicting feelings here.

First, I hate to actually throw something away into a landfill when it still may have use for someone; hence we have garage sales every summer.

Secondly, while I may try to eat organically, live naturally, etc., I recognize that it is not my place to impose my personal practices on others, however ardently I may believe in them.

Many people, including the FDA, are not concerned about BPAs. You may choose to read my writings and agree with what I have to say, but that is a choice you make, not one I impose upon you. I think there are many people who might find our old water bottles useful for a variety of purposes, and hence extend their lives out of the landfill.

I wish there were a good way to recycle non-recyclable plastics. Maybe I should look for a craft project that uses old water bottles instead. Any ideas?

Comment on BPA-free Waterbottles by D

Tue, 23 Jun 2009 05:25:51 +0000

I find it odd that you are eliminating BPA for your family’s health, but have no issue selling the same things your consider too dangerous for your family for others to use with their families. Why not just get rid of the BPA containers altogether?