en-us https://www.intensedebate.com/users/859176 Comments by Meghan Harvey http://www.life360.com/blog/average-teen-reading-books-at-a-5th-grade-reading-level/#IDComment350421511 As in Anne Rice's Interview with a Vampire... when Twilight got popular there was a trend of die hard Anne Rice fans wearing team Lestat shirts versus team Jacob or Edward... :-) Sun, 29 Apr 2012 04:59:24 +0000 http://www.life360.com/blog/average-teen-reading-books-at-a-5th-grade-reading-level/#IDComment350421511 http://www.life360.com/blog/parent-trigger-laws-charter-schools-and-the-pta/#IDComment347886939 Thank you Caroline!! I was so happy to read your comment and learn even more about this. Wed, 25 Apr 2012 19:08:30 +0000 http://www.life360.com/blog/parent-trigger-laws-charter-schools-and-the-pta/#IDComment347886939 http://www.life360.com/blog/average-teen-reading-books-at-a-5th-grade-reading-level/#IDComment347036757 You'll have to look at what the reading lists are in your district to know for sure. But that's kind of where it gets tricky is just because a child can read the book, doesn't mean they fully comprehend it either... though I would assume that by high school they should be able to comprehend all the above listed books. Tue, 24 Apr 2012 18:46:45 +0000 http://www.life360.com/blog/average-teen-reading-books-at-a-5th-grade-reading-level/#IDComment347036757 http://www.life360.com/blog/average-teen-reading-books-at-a-5th-grade-reading-level/#IDComment347035919 Thanks! And yes, Team Lestat over here! LOL Tue, 24 Apr 2012 18:45:21 +0000 http://www.life360.com/blog/average-teen-reading-books-at-a-5th-grade-reading-level/#IDComment347035919 http://www.life360.com/blog/average-teen-reading-books-at-a-5th-grade-reading-level/#IDComment347035597 That's kind of my thought too. The reading level is determined by the writing style, grammar, word usage, length of sentences and paragraphs, etc. But those things have nothing to do with the actual content of the book... so it's not really 100% accurate in that sense... Tue, 24 Apr 2012 18:44:46 +0000 http://www.life360.com/blog/average-teen-reading-books-at-a-5th-grade-reading-level/#IDComment347035597 http://www.life360.com/blog/drama-in-baseball/#IDComment347034380 Our coach said the same thing at the beginning of the season.. Tue, 24 Apr 2012 18:42:52 +0000 http://www.life360.com/blog/drama-in-baseball/#IDComment347034380 http://www.life360.com/blog/drama-in-baseball/#IDComment347034078 I have to say, aside from this incident here for the most part our league is wonderful. Kids and parents cheering for kids they know on the opposing team and parents and coaches from opposing teams sitting and laughing together. It's just a few apples that can ruin a game... Tue, 24 Apr 2012 18:42:20 +0000 http://www.life360.com/blog/drama-in-baseball/#IDComment347034078 http://www.life360.com/blog/drama-in-baseball/#IDComment347033168 That's exactly what I keep seeing! Kids have to learn that sometimes you don't win. That's just the way it is, but they can't if every time they lose someone is shouting that its someone else's fault... Tue, 24 Apr 2012 18:40:52 +0000 http://www.life360.com/blog/drama-in-baseball/#IDComment347033168 http://www.life360.com/blog/the-hunger-games-make-the-list-of-most-challenged-books-of-2011/#IDComment347032038 That's soooo great Wima! With technology today, Facebook, video games, DSi's, etc. I'm pleasantly surprised by how many kids I see reading books once they finally discover them. It's awesome. Tue, 24 Apr 2012 18:39:09 +0000 http://www.life360.com/blog/the-hunger-games-make-the-list-of-most-challenged-books-of-2011/#IDComment347032038 http://www.life360.com/blog/the-hunger-games-make-the-list-of-most-challenged-books-of-2011/#IDComment347031418 So true! Tue, 24 Apr 2012 18:38:12 +0000 http://www.life360.com/blog/the-hunger-games-make-the-list-of-most-challenged-books-of-2011/#IDComment347031418 http://www.life360.com/blog/the-hunger-games-make-the-list-of-most-challenged-books-of-2011/#IDComment347030842 Amen Jenifer! Tue, 24 Apr 2012 18:37:13 +0000 http://www.life360.com/blog/the-hunger-games-make-the-list-of-most-challenged-books-of-2011/#IDComment347030842 http://www.life360.com/blog/the-hunger-games-make-the-list-of-most-challenged-books-of-2011/#IDComment347030755 Maybe you try having her read the Hunger Games Diane! :-) Tue, 24 Apr 2012 18:37:03 +0000 http://www.life360.com/blog/the-hunger-games-make-the-list-of-most-challenged-books-of-2011/#IDComment347030755 http://www.life360.com/blog/when-is-the-right-time-to-share-bad-stories-with-your-kids/#IDComment325715157 Yea, I made the mistake of watching that one with my kids a few months ago, forgetting how dark it actually was! But at least that was fictional, so no real damage done. Tue, 27 Mar 2012 16:57:07 +0000 http://www.life360.com/blog/when-is-the-right-time-to-share-bad-stories-with-your-kids/#IDComment325715157 http://www.life360.com/blog/when-is-the-right-time-to-share-bad-stories-with-your-kids/#IDComment325714745 I guess it truly depends on the child and family. I had friends growing up who's grandparents were in concentration camps. So I think when it's first hand family history it might be different as well... Tue, 27 Mar 2012 16:56:12 +0000 http://www.life360.com/blog/when-is-the-right-time-to-share-bad-stories-with-your-kids/#IDComment325714745 http://www.life360.com/blog/when-is-the-right-time-to-share-bad-stories-with-your-kids/#IDComment325714206 Very true! My daughter is in first and has learned about Helen Keller, whom she adores! :-) Tue, 27 Mar 2012 16:55:07 +0000 http://www.life360.com/blog/when-is-the-right-time-to-share-bad-stories-with-your-kids/#IDComment325714206 http://www.life360.com/blog/when-is-the-right-time-to-share-bad-stories-with-your-kids/#IDComment325713798 That's a great point! I should really ask the teachers I know and find out. Tue, 27 Mar 2012 16:54:20 +0000 http://www.life360.com/blog/when-is-the-right-time-to-share-bad-stories-with-your-kids/#IDComment325713798 http://www.life360.com/blog/a-mothers-instinct/#IDComment325713143 The fresh air worked perfectly for us. And we lived in a fenced in yard off a dirt road at that time so those quiet private moments out in the yard were always very serene, don't get a lot of those when they get older! LOL Tue, 27 Mar 2012 16:53:05 +0000 http://www.life360.com/blog/a-mothers-instinct/#IDComment325713143 http://www.life360.com/blog/a-mothers-instinct/#IDComment325712533 Exactly! Each kid and even each situation can be different, so you have to just feel your way sometimes. :-) Tue, 27 Mar 2012 16:51:57 +0000 http://www.life360.com/blog/a-mothers-instinct/#IDComment325712533 http://www.life360.com/blog/6-ways-to-celebrate-st-patricks-day/#IDComment320636908 Great tips everybody! It's fun to celebrate with the kids! Tue, 20 Mar 2012 20:55:53 +0000 http://www.life360.com/blog/6-ways-to-celebrate-st-patricks-day/#IDComment320636908 http://www.life360.com/blog/whooping-cough-vaccine-recommended-for-adults/#IDComment320635797 Miriama59, Since this is being considered an "epidemic" many school districts, health clinics, hospitals and yes, even local farmers markets (in my area anyway) are offering FREE shots. If your child is in school ask the office, otherwise simply call your nearest health clinic or hospital. You don't need insurance to get this shot, and in most places you should be able to get it free. :-) Tue, 20 Mar 2012 20:54:21 +0000 http://www.life360.com/blog/whooping-cough-vaccine-recommended-for-adults/#IDComment320635797