sparksfley

@sparksfley (18)

United States • Age 49

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Does Anyone Have Suggestions for a Non-Verbal Autistic Child Trying to Talk?

clownfish @clownfish (3269) • United States 28 Jan 07

Hi! I have been watching a situation for some time and thought I'd ask if any of you might have some suggestions. A boy in my daughter's developmental preschool is autistic and non-verbal, until recently. He is trying to talk....

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sparksfley What would help is speech and occupational therapy. It needs to be individulised.

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Do you ever feel that you suffered from this?

777tash @777tash (125) • Australia 28 Jan 07

When I had my second child, I felt lots of scary things and I now realise that I probably suffered a mild form of post-natal depression. My husband thought I was joking around until I showed him the report on it and then told him...

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sparksfley Yes - for me - after both of my children. I didn't realize what it was at the time. Thought EVERYONE felt that way. I didn't actually learn about post-natal depression until years after the fact, but certainly recognized the symptoms.

29 Jan 07

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Kids and cell phones: what age is it ok for a kid to have a cell phone?

rachelcaron @rachelcaron (1679) • United States 28 Jan 07

So, I see kids with their own mobile phones all the time. I used to work at an affluent middle school lots of those kids (ages 11-14) had their own cell phones. I didn't have my own cell phone until the end of college. Yes, they...

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sparksfley I'm the mom of a 6 & 4 year old. I think the appropriate timing for a cell phone would be when they're old enough to be out with their friends minus parental chaperones. They need to be able to get ahold of me in this day and age, in my opinion.

29 Jan 07

Good Night

Michelle Renee Kidwell @Michellekidwell (29423) • Sonora, California 20 Oct 22

At the pantry in the morning so I better get some sleep! I'll see tomorrow if they were able to get the ceiling painted, after pantry hours they will be painting the walls, and over the weekend tearing out the old carpet and...

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sparksfley At the pantry in the morning so I better get some sleep! I'll see tomorrow if they were able to get the ceiling painted, after pantry hours they will be painting the walls, and over the weekend tearing out the old carpet and putting in the new! The flooring...

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Oscar Nominations

sparksfley @sparksfley (18) • United States 23 Jan 07

Do you agree with the Academy Award nominations? Why or why not? Personally, I think Prince should have been nominated for original song for "Song of the Heart" from "Happy Feet" - so I was disappointed there. What are your...

oscar academy awards entertainment movies

is it a good idea to show kids WWE

soumylegra @soumylegra (379) • India 19 Jan 07

do you allthink its a good idea to show our kids shows like wwe which is a very raw form of action showing dangerous stunts performed by the stars in it? i think it affects the minds of small ones badly, i say so as i hav a 2yr...

violence

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sparksfley I don't think it makes them unintelligent or anything like that. But I do think that it does sensitize them to violence. And frankly, I've got two boys and I don't want them to try the moves on each other and get hurt.

19 Jan 07

Women who Stay Home

sweetgirl32 @sweetgirl32 (18) • United States 11 Jan 07

I am curious as to what people think about women who want to work at home these days. What about women who don't have children? Is it socially acceptable for a woman to stay home and care for the household and work from home who...

women issues

work from home

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sparksfley The answer is Yes, of course, it's okay. But yes, you're also going to run into those who disagree with that (Hirschbaum comes to mind). But the bottom line is - many women, married or not, children or not, would love to be able to work from home. (Myself...

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What I cook for an American Party?

Cristall70 @Cristall70 (156) • Italy 11 Jan 07

I live in italy.I must organize for my son's school,a party inspired to the States,the food must be of the American Tradition.What I cook ?

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sparksfley I'm guessing that since this is a school party, the food should be small and compact - tastes as opposed to a meal. Well... I would say Cocktail weinies would be good, especially slow cooked in bbq sauce. Maybe grilled cheese sandwiches, then cut quartered....

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ghosts and spirits

shashimangu @shashimangu (259) • India 5 Jan 07

How many of you people beleive in ghosts and spirits?? I do belive because in one of my friends house they would listen to strange voices ,they would feel people hitting them and many such things.No one could stay in that house...

haunted places

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sparksfley Yes. I do. My grandmother passed away when I was 17 at the age of 90. A few days later, I got out this big old dictionary to do some vocabulary homework. I realized that I really didn't feel like it and put it back. I turned around, and grandma's picture...

5 Jan 07

Do You Belive In An Afterlife After we die?

Simplemind26 @Simplemind26 (510) • Canada 23 Dec 06

I always wanted to know peoples conception on this topic.What do you belive happens to us once we die?Do you think that we come back such as recarnation or that our soul stays.I really want to know what people out there think.Do...

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sparksfley I am a non-denominational Christian. I believe that if one has accepted Jesus Christ, when you die, you live with God. As to the particulars, theologians disagree on the doctrine. Personally, I believe that we are actually living among God. Get to talk to...

23 Dec 06

Do you think abortion is murder?

jayda_j927tijs @jayda_j927tijs (2893) • Hong Kong 23 Dec 06

My friend is pregnant and she doesn't want to keep the baby because she says she doesn't love the guy,now she's thinking about The Abortion.and ask me to go to the hospital with her and to keep it a secret,I say hell no,I'm gonna...

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sparksfley As far as what you should do?? Stay out of it. You support your friend. Regardless of your feelings on the subject. However. It is ok to let them know if you don't agree (if they asked your advice). Other than that you just be there for her. I am...

23 Dec 06

What is your biggest fear?

catchre @catchre (396) • Philippines 23 Dec 06

What scares you the most?

fears

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sparksfley My top fears: My husband dying before we're old and gray My oldest son (he has mental issues) hurting someone My younger son's impeding surgery's outcome

23 Dec 06

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Why should there NOT be freedom of religion?

wyrdsister @wyrdsister (584) • Canada 23 Dec 06

I'm a big advocate for freedom of religion and spirituality. I believe that everyone has a right to their own belief systems, ways of knowing, and spiritual inspiration. But I'd like to hear from people who feel differently. Do...

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sparksfley I am a Christian, and another poster gave a good response as to the Bible etc. However, and this probably goes against doctrine, do not believe you need "religion" in order to find God. Yes, I do believe in traditional Christian doctrine. But the main...

23 Dec 06

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Christmas Dinner Ideas

discodaisy @discodaisy (168) • United States 23 Dec 06

Hi! My family doesn't want the regular run of the mill Christmas Day Dinner (No Ham or Turkey).. I was wondering if anyone could give me ideas. My husband says "Chicken" but.. I don't want to do Chicken LOL.. I'd like to find...

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sparksfley A friend of mine doesn't do Christmas dinner (as in Christmas day), but rather, their big meal is on Christmas eve, and the tradition is Chinese food. Of course, I don't know what ya'll eat on a regular basis - but create your own tradition! Homemade...

23 Dec 06