Apparently, our college students are not learning about the idea of a five day work week. Many colleges had cut back on Friday classes, but now they are starting to consider Fridays learning days. If you have a college student, or a student about to enter college, you’ll want to read this article from The New York Times. If nothing else, you’ll learn what to prepare them for.
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Class On Friday? Fri Nov 11, 2005 12:27 am
Does Your Family Bring Too Much Stuff During Trips? Tue Nov 8, 2005 10:35 pm
We have always struggled with exactly what we need for a trip. I distinctly remember one road trip when the back of our station wagon came very close to sagging. We haven’t even tried flying anywhere. I think we have been too scared for that. For folks like us, a few experienced parents recently recommended a service that rents out baby and child equipment, so you don’t need to bring the kitchen sink with you.
A Strange Source Of Inspiration Mon Nov 7, 2005 8:28 am
After two weeks of kids having strep throat, now Dad has it too. Just as I thought it was becoming too much, I stumbled across this article. Let me just say that if this man can do this to protect his daughter, I can handle a few more days of strep throat. It is all in your perspective.
How Could This Be? Fri Nov 4, 2005 11:33 pm
In Part II of my Dear Diary series, it turns out that our second child to come down with this demon illness actually has Strep Throat. I took him to the doctor today after feeling in my gut that 104 fever spikes for five days was just wrong. Our old crusty pediatrician even felt sorry for him, and gave the rest of us some medications too, assuming Mom and Dad are next - Dad has a fever so that’s probably a correct assumption. This is one of the really frustrating parts of parenting - figuring out how to detect an illness that you’ve never seen before. Fortunately, we are now taking advantage of antibiotics, and it seems that everyone is going to be just fine in a day or so. I’ll get back to sharing interesting and relevant information soon. With all of this drama, I think I am scaring a pregnant woman in my office half to death. She first wants to know what she’ll catch from me, and then she’s wondering if she’ll survive this parenthood thing. I shared my insights on the “must buy” items with her, and in the process, I felt like I really knew something. Meanwhile, back at the ranch, we have Strep Throat growing that no one noticed. I guess that’s part of the deal. Hanging on for the ride and relying on your instincts to handle situations where you lack solid information.
Other Effects Of Childcare... Thu Nov 3, 2005 11:44 pm
This post may not provide you with information from the “experts,” but hopefully some of you will head into this illness season more aware. There is a flu bug going around that results in 105 fevers over a period of 5+ days. We’ve been through it with one child, and are now working through it with the other. The first time I actually saw the thermometer, I was pretty panicked. I feel kind of like an old pro at this point. If any of the kids in your child’s class are out for a week or so sick, then you know it has hit your neck of the woods. Be aware of the illness quotient in your preschools, classes and playgroups. This one is to be avoided if at all possible.
Want To Know The Possible Effects of Child Care? Tue Nov 1, 2005 10:46 pm
Many parents really stress out over their child care choices, and others simply choose based on convenience factors. Several studies on child care settings and their effects on children were outlined in The New York Times today, and the results are a bit surprising, at least to a novice parent like me. For instance, kids in daytime childcare score higher on reading and math in later years, but also have weaker social skills. I would have thought that they would learn the social stuff in their programs, but apparently not. This article provides very useful information for parents who utilize either in-home daycare or a child care center.
