Posts by 3littlelambs

While I don't have personal experience in this situation, the first thing that came to mind as I read your post is that your son is going through a major change in his life and there is going to be this period of transition that will...

I'm planning on getting a Diva cup and wondering how I need to clean it. Do I need to buy that special Diva Cup cleaning wash?

I also really loved this one on socialization. It alleviated all my doubts about the dreaded socialization debate and gave me a whole new paradigm shift that HSers don't survive socially *in spite of* HSing, but can actually become...

My 4yo learned the letter sounds from starfall.com and then once she was able to begin sounding out CVC words, we started with Bob books. She loves them too. I just ordered Happy Phonics which I've read great reviews on. It is...

is she in preschool now? how much "outside the home" socialization is she getting now?   I'd say since she has no interest in going to K at school, that's a good sign that she will be happy at home with you doing what you are...

I'm planning on using Sonlight P4/5 for my oldest's K year. I might add math Horizons K, but I am not sure b/c I want to hold off on workbooks until maybe 1st grade. I have looked at the Family Math books and might use that and Games...

Quote: Originally Posted by srs    Generally when they need me they don't hesitate to make that known!   LOL...same here. I can't really get away with much "alone time" honestly :) I like the...

Quote: Originally Posted by SundayCrepes  So put on your checklist "free play 10 am to 12 noon. noon lunch. 1 nap (if still napping.) 3:30 to 4:30 free play." You get to mark off your scheduled activities and...

Quote: Originally Posted by Lillian J  The idea is that their play in itself is the most productive thing of all right now. Their play is rich in learning and imagining that is the foundation for all future...

thanks for this article! I esp. like the part about how parents need to be the main influence and not peers--one of the top reasons DH and I feel so strongly about HSing.   I have 2 preschoolers and b/c I am quite a...