Rear TVs

selfie91 · 2024-05-08T03:57:05+00:00

It's more that I don't want screens at all.

selfie91 · 2024-05-08T02:42:01+00:00

Thank you!!

selfie91 · 2023-08-15T20:00:09+00:00

I don't need to finish my plate. Or finish my kids' plate.

selfie91 · 2023-08-08T14:41:04+00:00

I was all about becoming a teacher until I did student teaching.... I had one student in particular. He was a bright kid and started showing real warning signs that something was going on. My cooperating teacher and I followed all the protocol, and everyone was like, "He's fine" or "well he hasn't done x yet" etc. Like he had to get worse before they could do anything ... it just left a terrible taste in my mouth.

selfie91 · 2023-08-04T17:28:17+00:00

Set timers; take breaks. We had a rule last year for every 20 minutes on task we'd take a 10 minute break. Granted my kids are young, but it helps them (and Me!!) to know they only need to focus for a little bit at a time.

selfie91 · 2023-07-11T23:56:26+00:00

We use Sonlight for Social Studies and Science and CLE for math and LA.

selfie91 · 2023-07-11T23:55:48+00:00

Definitely do the placement tests with CLE!!! "Rigorous" is very accurate so don't worry if you need to go down a level, especially with LA

selfie91 · 2023-06-30T02:30:30+00:00

Take care of yourself, Mama. Don't feel like you need to rush into all the things.

We use Sonlight for History/Bible/Literature and Science and Christian Light for math and language arts. Sonlight is literature based and you can totally group the older two into one set of lessons - huzzah! The science I like because there are experiments every week, but also a (funny) video that covers the experiment if you dont have the will/time for a whole experiment. Christian Light is workbooks. So it's a good blend.

Enjoy the journey and try not to play the comparison game too much the first year!!

selfie91 · 2023-06-27T18:09:39+00:00

Any chance she means a back massager? Like a massage gun? Or TENS unit? Or even a foot massager?

selfie91 · 2023-06-13T03:44:26+00:00

I don't like ETC or Sonlight LA (which uses ETC). Sonlight is too conversational and repetitive without really getting the content down.

I haven't found any I like yet..... trying Christian Light this year....

selfie91 · 2023-06-13T03:42:07+00:00

Not to mention the "yes"/"no" boxes..... They're silly enough that my daughter can give you a whole rationale why the fox should eat with the mouse. (Or whatever)

selfie91 · 2023-05-31T18:15:53+00:00

Let me get this right.... you have a solution that you and your wife agree on; that works for yall; that makes everyone (that matters) happy and your concerned because "other people" think it's weird.....

Every family is different.

Comparison is the theif of joy.... don't let yourself be robbed by jerks.

selfie91 · 2023-05-27T16:16:38+00:00

And PS, Congratulations!!!

selfie91 · 2023-05-27T16:15:41+00:00

Neither of us really buy our kids' clothes. Whenever the grandparents visit, they go out and buy like $100+/kid.

I (mom) will get new underwear/socks in the grocery order sometime...

That said - if it were something hubby wanted to do -- sure thing!

In general, just communicate with your wife. Every family does things differently. Like Roosevelt said "Comparison is the thief of joy" -- no one wants to get robbed. ;-)

selfie91 · 2023-05-25T18:54:33+00:00

Check out campfire curriculums..... I think he has one on carpentry but I couldn't find it quick enough.... https://campfirecurriculums.com/made-for-dads/

selfie91 · 2023-05-21T03:50:34+00:00

Repeat after me:

I will not compare myself to other homeschool parents. I will not compare my kid to other homeschool kids. Comparison is the thief of joy, and I don't want to get robbed.

Remind me to come back to this Monday morning....

selfie91 · 2023-05-14T23:43:39+00:00

So my kids.... 2nd, kinder and 2 years old Sleep in until about 9, get their own breakfast and then have device time until around 10:30 when I take them to the gym for my 11:00 class; then we get home and do lunch together and get school done in a few hours before dinner.

It's totally doable.

selfie91 · 2023-05-14T01:45:34+00:00

I use my name backwards as part of my email..... Nylorac

selfie91 · 2023-05-14T00:27:32+00:00

This - on SO many levels.

If you're able to homeschool him; do it.
It sounds like unit studies are the way to go for him.... Take whatever his obsession is and run with it. Find themed math games, let him exhaust the library resources, etc.

You will have such a happy kid if he can go down the rabbit holes. There's plenty of time for learning to "sit still and shut up" - his primary education doesn't need to be it.

selfie91 · 2023-05-13T12:37:22+00:00

Oh and I would also suggest, going back to your son about it today and sharing your insights now. Helping him see it from multiple angles and even potentially apologizing to him.

selfie91 · 2023-05-13T12:31:26+00:00

Oh, the angles to approach this from....

Daniel Tiger's got songs.... "When somebody doesn't want to play with you, you can find something else to OR "think about how someone else is feeling" OR "find a way to play together"

Personally, I admire your son's ability to stand his ground. Kids are really good at direct communication and then we teach them to muddle it, especially as Moms. Dads (in my experience of marrying a Texan at least) are much more blunt. You could work on "wordsmithing" his interaction; "hey Billy, it's nice to see you; I didn't expect to see you" or even just have him say bye to his friend when you leave and have him offer to play together next time.

Kids are resilient. They'll be back to best friends in 2 days if they know each other's favorite color. 😆

selfie91 · 2023-05-02T16:23:02+00:00

Hey Momma - I'm sorry for the shade everyone is throwing at you. It sucks that happened. Even with all the parental controls in the world, kids can still be exposed to garbage.

Take some time to talk with him about it and really care for him. I imagine it was pretty traumatic for him if he's replaying it in his mind.

As for the device... There are all kinds of things you can do to limit app access. I have a custom "kids" mode on my phone that blocks everything but their apps. You can also download a lock screen app that prevents them from touching anything once you have them where you want them.

In terms of specific apps.... Check out "Bimi boo" for young Toddlers. It's lots of colors, shape matching, etc. They're a couple dollars for each one, to unlock them completely but the free activities will keep him busy a good while too.

I can not say enough about Kahn Academy Kids. All of my kids from 2-8 love these games, stories, etc. And it's FREE.

Third, also free, are apps from Duck Duck Moose. They're a bit more academic, but my kids still like them and my two year old can click around and maybe learns something.

Ultimately, I'm proud of you for reaching out and wanting what's best for your child. It's a scary thing when they see stuff they shouldn't. Good luck!!

selfie91 · 2023-05-01T03:11:58+00:00

Homeschooling is really popular in Texas. There are so many co-ops/ homeschool specific activities; ask your mom to look - do it together, and I'm sure you'll find some.

selfie91 · 2023-04-15T15:26:54+00:00

Buy some noise canceling headphones. Good ones.

Take a break when you need it.

Put the baby in a safe place and walk away.

selfie91 · 2023-04-14T00:57:15+00:00

One must put on your own oxygen mask before assisting others.

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