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Focus on The Candidates – Lindsey Graham

This blog is part of the series that focuses on the candidates who are running for President of the United States in 2016. This blog focuses on Lindsey Graham. Lindsey Graham served in the South Carolina House of Representatives from 1992 to 1994. He represented South Carolina’s 3rd District in the United States House of Representatives from 1995 to 2003. In 2002, he was elected to represent the state of South Carolina in the United States Senate. Lindsey Graham won his re-election in 2014. Health Care According to his official website, Lindsey Graham wants to repeal and replace Obamacare (also … Continue reading →

Focus on the Candidates – Ben Carson

This blog is part of the series that focuses on the candidates who are running for President of the United States in 2016. This blog focuses on Ben Carson. Ben Carson is a former pediatric neurosurgeon who worked at the Johns Hopkins Children’s Center. He is known for the first successful separation of craniopagus twins that were joined at the back of the head in 1987. In 2001, he was selected by the Library of Congress as one of 89 “Living Legends”. Ben Carson does not have a political background. Health Care On his official website, Ben Carson calls Obamacare … Continue reading →

Focus on the Candidates – Chris Christie

This blog is part of the series that focuses on the candidates who are running for President of the United States in 2016. This blog focuses on Chris Christie. Chris Christie is the 55th Governor of New Jersey. He was first elected in 2009. He won re-election in 2013. Health Care According to his official website, Chris Christie proposes expanding the existing sliding scale for Medicare premiums for higher-income seniors. “If you can afford to pay more for your health benefits you will, and if you can’t you won’t”. He proposes giving each state a set amount of Medicaid funds … Continue reading →

Focus on the Candidates – Carly Fiorina

This blog is part of the series that focuses on the candidates who are running for President of the United States in the 2016 election. This blog focuses on Carly Fiorina. According to her official website, Carly Fiorina earned a Master of Business Administration in Marketing from the Robert H. Smith School of Business at the University of Maryland. In 1999, she was recruited to serve as the Chief Executive Officer of Hewlett-Packard (1999 – 2005). She was the first woman to lead a Fortune 500 company. In 2010, Carly Fiorina ran unsuccessfully for United States Senate in California against … Continue reading →

Focus on the Candidates – Jeb Bush

This blog is part of a series that focuses on the candidates who are running for President of the United States in the 2016 election. This blog focuses on Jeb Bush. Jeb Bush was the 41st Governor of Florida. He held that office from 1999 to 2007. He is the son of former President George H. W. Bush (who was the 41st President of the United States) and the brother of George W. Bush (who was the 43rd President of the United States). Jeb Bush is a Republican. Health Care According to his official website, Jeb Bush “will work with … Continue reading →

Election Lessons

On the way to school yesterday morning, I had the radio on. A caller from Kentucky mentioned that when parents go to the polls to vote, they can take their kids along and they get to participate in their own election. They even get a real ballot and the kids’ votes are tallied. This gives them the opportunity to see who their peers are voting for. My 13-year-old son spoke up and said that they are probably just going to vote for the same person as their parents. In other words, they are swayed by the influence of them. This … Continue reading →

Halloween Allergens, Dyslexic Fonts, and Homecoming

This week, the Special Needs Blog has included a wide range of topics. I guess that makes the Special Needs Blog Week in Review a little bit more interesting. This time, we have blogs about mercury, Halloween related allergens, Homecoming, medications for kids who don’t need it, and a font that can be read by people with dyslexia. “No Candy Halloween” Safer for Kids With Food Allergies This Halloween, consider offering a non-food item to the trick-or-treaters that come to your door. Halloween candy often contains allergens that children who have food allergies cannot safely consume. Everyone can enjoy a … Continue reading →

Preschool Is On My Mind Again

As Dylan’s third birthday approaches, I am thinking more and more about preschool. The current theme of my preschool – related thoughts has shifted from “which preschool” to “whether or not he will attend preschool”. We still have plenty of time to research and weigh our options, because if we decide that Dylan will attend preschool he would not start until January. There are still two preschools in our area that I plan to visit with Dylan, one is right in town and the other is about a half hour away. One is Montessori, and the other is Waldorf. Of … Continue reading →

The Internet and Homeschooling, part 2

Homeschool parents are finding ways to use the internet to enhance the schooling aspect of homeschooling. The mystery of lesson planning is solved by a quick search. Frugal homeschoolers can save their budget with free printables and unit studies ready to download. Students who bore easily with textbooks can take a break playing online educational games. YouTube helps many frustrated students who need tutoring in just about any subject. Adventurous homeschoolers can be whisked away on virtual field trips. Many art museums, zoos, and historical locations offer an online peek children will enjoy. Consider looking up a country you are … Continue reading →

Preschool Picks: Ten Games in One

It is around the time when planning for the next preschool year begins. I love to choose items and curriculum for my preschooler. Perhaps it is because I am such a kid at heart. Preschool is a wonderful time of exploration and teaching through games. One of the questions I receive most is about products, curriculum, and games that I recommend for the preschool years. In this next series on Preschool Picks, I will share the best I have used and come across. The first item I want to share is My Very First Educational Play Zoo by HABA. Last … Continue reading →