Posts by 4evermom

K isn't required in our state. Now they make it sound like it is, but if a kid didn't finish K or was absent a lot, the issue would simply be whether he was ready for 1st, not that he didn't "graduate" K. I think schools are more...

I'd just look for knit pants like light weight (or whatever weight you want) sweat pants. As long as they aren't labeled pjs, they shouldn't be treated.   If your girls really like the style of flannel pajama pants, they are...

My 11 yo ds seems to need about 10 hours, optimally. 

I have a set of small corelle plates that I picked up at a thrift store that I really love. They are so light weight, hard to break, and fit in the dishwasher easily. I really hate to admit how much I like corelle since I also love and...

I'd go with equal flights rather than starting with a short one. There is less patience/novelty with the second leg so it's better to have that be the short one (or at least not significantly longer) if you can.   Scheduling...

Quote: Originally Posted by onatightrope  My two who are close in age are now 10 and 12, and the older one is very open in her admiration of her younger sister's strengths.  I like seeing it.  Neither dominates...

I think sending the Godparents occasional photos or updates, or thank you notes with a photo and update is appropriate. I've never really heard of Godkids sending Godparents actual gifts. But it all depends on their relationship....

I used to make muffins for dh to grab and go so he would eat breakfast... Nutrition bars would be just as easy though cost a bit more. I usually eat a piece of sprouted grain toast with peanut butter because it's fast and...

Quote: Originally Posted by Emaye    Oh! This is NOT the unschooling forum?!  LOL.  Your question to the OP is very much timely.  I saw you, Miranda, 4evermom and Pek and I just assumed... Sorry...

Quote: Originally Posted by pek64  Responding to the original post and question. One way to *kill* a stick-to-it attitude is to interrupt, minimize, or otherwise derail the child's natural desire to complete a child...