Posts by KateHNM

I do think that the type of parents that completely over protect their children would tend to be home schooling parents so I think that explains why homeschooled kids get a bad reputation for being socially awkward.  I'll be...

Thanks Camprunner that's helpful.  Definitely seems like a schedule that would work with my life.

I live in upstate New York near Lake George.  I'm thinking I will probably try a more structured approach although I agree with you that initially it would probably be better to let the child initiate the learning with their own...

I think he feels this way because of what other people say and because he gets creeped out by older children breastfeeding which I wasn't planning on doing anyway I was expecting my son to be done by 2 or so at the latest.  But he...

Quote: Originally Posted by 1babysmom  Totally interesting...I gained 4-5 lbs practically overnight and now feel baby CONSTANTLY and All over the place.... I had the same experience!  Gained 4lbs really quickly...

Oh okay, thank you for explaining.  I meant that I hadn't heard of unschooling.  That's interesting I will definitely check out that link.   My last question: Having met people from many different cultures all over...

It's a tough topic.  My husband thinks our baby should get the pertussis vaccine (although he doesn't agree with any of the others he's read about so far) but although I know it is a common and scary disease for little ones I'm a...

Do those of you that homeschool follow some sort of schedule or plan for how you teach your children?  How often do your kids usually spend on schoolwork every day and how many days a week?  Do you get together with other...

Oh and what exactly does "lean toward an unschooling philosophy" mean?  Do you have any plan or schedule for how you teach your little ones?  I've never heard of this before.

I could never be a vegetarian I love meat too much but I'm curious, after 22 years as a vegetarian, why did you start eating meat again and do you feel any healthier or worse since the decision?