I agree with mschickie...you just have too many cooks in the kitchen. Homeschooling is great, but when you have four parents trying to co-raise...
I'm trying to review the math options at ALECKS.com. I've signed up for the free preview, but I'm not seeing where there is any...
I could see where it might be useful as an type of object lesson about the power of words and how the effect others, but I think I'd use lemon or...
Life of Fred. (I'm a broken record with this reply to math curriculum questions, but I LOVE Fred!) It's the opposite of Saxon.
I loved the Letter People so much that I found copies on ebay to show my kids thinking they'd love it too...but sadly, 70s TV just doesn't have...
I'm here, but I'm only checking in every couple weeks now.
I got called while homeschooling, and they would not let me off. It wouldn't be as big of a deal now, but then my children were younger and...
I found Explode the Code helpful for my boys. I used the online version for my oldest son; it took him years to complete the program, but it was...
The idea of being behind in school is a product of standardization. Kids aren't standard though, so I think that each kids should set their own...
I second that Apologia does a nice job of presenting both sides. I don't know the age of your daughter, but I've used Apologia for 7th grade and...
I don't think there is any shame or guilt in recognizing your limits and adjusting your life accordingly. We all have our "ideal" image of how...
That's a good idea. I like How to be your own Selfish Pig. It's more of a world view's book from a Christian perspective, but it challenges kids...
Puberty is tough, but it is not an excuse for treating you or others badly. I understand what you mean when you say punishment makes it worse,...
I just read their bios. Not sure about the abuse claims. It sounds like they just did not like how their parents raised them. As for the...
Welcome. I homeschooled my ADD niece through high school. It is a journey trying to work with that brilliant but somewhat chaotic mind of the...
She needs Life of Fred! (I am a shameless promoter of LOF; I think it just might be the most brilliant math program EVER. It's not for everyone,...
I just found a site for the "Coalition for Responsible Home Education." I was looking to read the new law which was just passed in PA which eased...
I wonder what will become of the diploma programs. I think I'll finish the one I started for my daughter, because I've already got two years...
Sounds like a good idea. I like schooling year round so we can enjoy seasonal activities year round. Your January to December schedule might...
Type in "rhymes with ______" in a google search...she'll get a list of possibilities. Tell he she could always make up a word...it worked for Seus!
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