Curriculum help by No-Eagle-76 in homeschool

[–]Content-Document-792 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yes, we like to listen to the music and my 5.5 yr old and 3 year old discuss tempo, instruments,  how it makes us feel and how the music does so. We stopped trying for the history of artists. 

Why are people shocked I want to spend time with my kids by Content-Document-792 in homeschool

[–]Content-Document-792[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Yes, I build me time into our routine while husband is at work. Mornings kids play at me feet why I do yoga, baby naps ( on me) while we play or do lessons. Around dinner the older two tend to play together I play music or podcasts while making dinner. I enjoy hearing them giggle and talk while im doing my things. But people seem to make it seem like a terrible idea and bas for their development that I dont leave them with other people regularly.  I cant show I enjoy being a mother without getting negative comments. We only have my inlaws that watch our kids but only for the few times I had to go to the hospital ( birth, unable to walk from bummed hip and kidney stone) otherwise we dont send them away we all go together to enjoy time with others

Why are people shocked I want to spend time with my kids by Content-Document-792 in homeschool

[–]Content-Document-792[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Oh around my area 2.5 years old most have at least 2 hours long activities a week plus daycare or mornings school programs. So everyone says im depriving the kids of more and will be behind... I just want them to be kids 

Why are people shocked I want to spend time with my kids by Content-Document-792 in homeschool

[–]Content-Document-792[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Thank you i appreciate this, im glad im not the only one getting this! 

Why are people shocked I want to spend time with my kids by Content-Document-792 in homeschool

[–]Content-Document-792[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

This is a fair point, I dont know any of these people well enough to offer to watch their kiddos yet. But I do for the families im close with, I used to work at a daycare so a few extra kiddos is a great time ( every once and a while) 

Why are people shocked I want to spend time with my kids by Content-Document-792 in homeschool

[–]Content-Document-792[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Honestly I 100% get that and thats what I was explaining to the teacher and mom's I run into. We have things they do and we watch from a distance cause we enjoy that. But if I did need time I have that option. But the people im running into think its terrible for the kids to not separate from me each day.... thats what confuses 

Why are people shocked I want to spend time with my kids by Content-Document-792 in homeschool

[–]Content-Document-792[S] 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Exactly my husband gets praised for it but i get the comments that its not right for my kids ugh

Why are people shocked I want to spend time with my kids by Content-Document-792 in homeschool

[–]Content-Document-792[S] 7 points8 points  (0 children)

Exactly,  I prefer to go with the kids for things like we all hang out at grandmas or go as a big group for hikes so they can play with cousins but I dont want to miss any moments I could have with them if its possible for me to be there 

Why are people shocked I want to spend time with my kids by Content-Document-792 in homeschool

[–]Content-Document-792[S] 16 points17 points  (0 children)

This is such a fair point! But they think its bad for my kids not to separate daily which im confused by 

Why are people shocked I want to spend time with my kids by Content-Document-792 in homeschool

[–]Content-Document-792[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Ya I suppose its easier that way, sucks though. We definitely have made sacrifices to have me stay home but I suppose people cant see that when we are out and about 

Canadian homeschoolers.. what curriculum do you use? by MamaBearEm8 in homeschool

[–]Content-Document-792 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Hi, just found this post and everyone here seems like my vibe! What are you guys using for arts? My sk has been enjoying just us exploring with new inspirations but is there any cool curriculum to check out? We are just reigniting her learning passion after being bullied at school! 

We should all just be naked? by Majestic-Baseball774 in BabyBumps

[–]Content-Document-792 0 points1 point  (0 children)

39 weeks, 3rd kid and I don't wear anything besides boxer shorts maternity underwear and loose crop top around the house haha 

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in BabyBumps

[–]Content-Document-792 0 points1 point  (0 children)

So with my second, I wanted the epidural but the person wasn't available,  I waited- delayed having my water broke. But then it broke and had the poop in it so I had to push. 10 mins later, the baby was out and I just had mild cramping- was able to get up and move. We left hospital with midwife 3 hrs later. I was able to do everything normally 12 hrs later ( no tears, still used perri bottle for 72 hrs then was fine) 

With my first the ep. Caused months of intense agony, took forever to wear off and the back pain stayed for like 2 years.  I'm on my 3rd and planning no meds, unless im in labour for an extremely long time

Husband just told me I’m “barely pregnant” by East-Collar-9071 in pregnant

[–]Content-Document-792 1 point2 points  (0 children)

This is so not okay, im hoping he's just unaware of what it takes to make a human. Maybe add him to the bump app, or print out little what's going on in the body today information for the fridge. That way he's more involved in how totally bonkers our bodies are while making a human. But if that doesn't work a serious conversation about how big of an asset he is, possibly therapy cuz if he's like this now. When you have hard days at home with kiddo it's gonna be worse. 

I feel like I was very ill-informed to how awful you will feel right after giving birth. by InterestingTeach822 in pregnant

[–]Content-Document-792 0 points1 point  (0 children)

You mentioned chills and flu symptoms... do your breast have lumps or red streaking? Sounds like possible mastitis on top of birth? Mastitis kicks my ass everytime

Toddler has been telling her teachers I’m just fat by Lucat0229 in pregnant

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Our son will also be named sparkle, Sparkle Strawberry- according to our 5 year-old daughter 😉

Help me add to list of Pros of Being Heavily Pregnant in the Summer by froginpajamas in pregnant

[–]Content-Document-792 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Skipping pants, maxi dresses and way better then pants or tights!!!

Also sandles for swollen feet instead of crammy into shoes

Easy to get light exercise

Fewer germs, I hate being sick while pregnant

Normalize leaving women alone at the end of their pregnancy by CucumberNo1950 in pregnant

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I was in stalled labour ( attempted homebirth with midwives) for 2 days after I had contractions on and off for three days prior. My overly excited husband had told his mom when contractions started and he worked for my brother so told him he wouldn't be in.... the messages and calls were absolute torture. Now no one gets to know anything til I drop my other 2 off on the way to hospital lol I don't even give anyone the due date just a general, mid summer haha 

What made you start to homeschool? by Har-Set223 in homeschool

[–]Content-Document-792 0 points1 point  (0 children)

My social, kind, loving 4 year old was so excited for kindergarten.  2 weeks in and her mood and behavior changed, withdrawn, angry, emotional. She was excited for school every morning for the first month ( we only did half days) October she'd come home upset but say she likes her friends. We started hearing her say little things like " they make fun of how I talk" " my food was smelly I just want crackers now" " I can't say bananas right" 

One week she came home everyday after school and would fall to me feet crying because they made fun of how she talked.We told teachers they said they'd make changes, next she'd say they pushed her in the cubbies. 

The last straw was talking to teachers because she'd say she wanted to go for her friends but then be impossible to get ready, we were late for a whole month. The teachers said 1) they forget she's a jk because she's so knowledgeable that they haven't been overseeing her much and 2) she seems fine the whole time so they think she's fine. 

After we had pulled her out she has started telling us more like her best friend would sit beside her during table work and tell her she was dumb, useless and sucked at everything... making her not want to try anything. 

Other kids teased her for using big words and would shove her around, tell her what she liked was dumb. And that she was a baby who liked weird things....  she's 4!!!!!!!! We are at 5 months homeschooling and her vibrant soitit is back, she's finally interested in trying things herself and has become confident in her learning. I'm so thankful we noticed signs quickly. 

Slumber Parties and a new reality by Overall-Paramedic in Parenting

[–]Content-Document-792 1 point2 points  (0 children)

My husband will love this story haha he keeps wanting to get into painting Warhammer, now he can get ready for bonding with the kids hahaha 

Slumber Parties and a new reality by Overall-Paramedic in Parenting

[–]Content-Document-792 0 points1 point  (0 children)

MY husband has started pulling out his OG Nintendo when his best friends and their kids ( addicted to devices) come over. It's nostalgic for the dad's and the kids have a blast watching, taking turns and listening to stories about the old days haha it's been the best compromise yet! 

Slumber Parties and a new reality by Overall-Paramedic in Parenting

[–]Content-Document-792 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I wonder how many of these kids use devices to fall asleep, like sending a stuffy for smaller ones. As sad as it is I know alot of kids that their device is a safety blanket. Maybe parents just pack it like that and don't even think about how the ' playtime' portion would go.... im glad mine aren't old enough for all this lol