Posts by Tjej

If your child is 3yo, and you decide to homeschool, you have 2 years to promote the idea positively (and to block out the "kindergarten and school are totally awesome" propaganda).     I worked to keep the input fairly...

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That is really interesting.  I can see how it could be really great for kids who are interested in what they are offering for electives.     I've been reading a tiny bit about how high school funding works and from...

FWIW, this is intriguing to me too.  This looks a bit like the summer school programs in other parts of the Lower Mainland (although where I am there doesn't seem to be a gifted program).     Miranda, there may be...

FWIW, the reason I suggested the books was so you could buy one and have the teacher give that as homework instead of whatever she is doing.   I think Geofizz has a point about the teacher having a very different perspective...

Prufrock Press happens to be having an amazing clearance sale this month, which might come in handy for you in finding supplemental materials for your DS.  I sound like I own stock or something - I don't, I promise!  We have...

Check it out from the library - I think you will be pleasantly surprised. :)

Have you read The Well Trained Mind?  Classical Education is very rigorous, and can be done in a secular manner.

If she hates peeing in her diaper, she is plenty old enough to use the toilet or potty.   It sounds like you got a very intense kid for #2.  My #3 is intense and is extremely sensitive and moody when tired....

I think the best response to petty digs and talking behind your back is to completely ignore it - if someone asks you if it is true, tell them that no, it is not, but don't go into detail and let your character and life show who you...