<p>Welcoming anyone that is home schooling for non-religious reasons and looking for a secular group. </p> <p> </p> <p> Join us for live chat at Meebo, chatroom Heathens R Us. Please email: heathensrus@rocketmail.com for the password.</p> <p> </p> <p> <a href="http://www.meebo.com/room/heathensrus/" rel="external nofollow">http://www.meebo.com/room/heathensrus/</a></p>

<p>A place to share free curriculum where the only price is to print or download it!</p> <p> Free educational games to supplement too!</p> <p> I see so many wonderful threads of 'free' curriculum. I thought this would be a good place to organize it all.</p>

The new, private version of the WTM politics group. Send a request to join if you want to discuss or read about politics from any part of the world.

A place to discuss politics from any political viewpoint from any part of the world. Please remember that we don't all come into this with the same perspective. Here are the current rules: -Treat each respectfully. -No ad hominem attacks of other group members. -Do not tell other people how to vote. We are here to discuss politics, not the voting decisions of group members. -Don't bother SWB. -You don't have to read any thread that offends you, but feel free to present your point of view. -Posters whose comments do not engender thoughtful discussion may be removed from the group.

<p>For those that embrace Charlotte Mason's teachings or philosophy and practice them in their homeschool journeys.</p>

<p>Whether we call them crockpots or slow cookers, whether we use them them for soups or desserts, we are united in our loathing of cream of cr*p soup as an ingredient.</p> <p> </p> <p> So, post about your crockpot or slow cooker here. Post your tried and true, or tried and goo recipes. But most of all share your abilities to cook a great meal in an electric device without having to resort to cream of cr*p soup.</p>

<p>For everyone who wants to continue the discussion from *that* thread. This group is a conversation on how we continue to educate our children and ourselves on what it means to pursue beauty, truth and virtue within our homeschool.</p>

<p>A group to discuss frugal living and cost-cutting. For those who are "Frugal Zealots" and those that are less zealous and anywhere in between.</p>

<p>This group is a resource for those who like to live as synthetic-chemical free as possible. Share products for cleaning, cooking, skin care, etc. that are less toxic. Let us know what you've found that works as well as mainstream items and where we can find it!</p> <p> </p> <p> </p> <p> </p> <p> </p> <p> We will have differences of opinion on the acceptability of some ingredients/products. Let's respect that.</p>

<p>This group will consist of various "Challenges" and/or "Contests" pertaining to diet, exercise and weight loss. You may join any of the Challenges that interest you. Some will run for specific lengths of time, others will be ongoing. Are you in? :)</p>

Being the parent of an older teen or adult child can be just as challenging as many other stages of parenthood. This group is for parents of young people age 17 and up. I hope that this space can be a safe place to vent and process these challenges, while also soliciting feedback from other parents who are in the trenches or who have been there and made it through this struggle . I also hope that we can rejoice with one another when we manage to muddle through these challenges. I'm hoping that there are some other parents out there who can offer commiseration, gentle suggestions, support, and empathy when I'm struggling and I'd love to offer some to someone else who's in the same boat. I picture this group as a circle of people, sitting around a fireplace, sipping tea, coffee or hot cocoa. When our sister weeps, we hold her hand. When one shares a victory, we rejoice together. When someone asks for feedback, we gently mention things that may have worked for our family or something we read that might be of help.

<p>A group for those with Instant Pot or other pressure cookers or those wanting to own one. We share recipes, tips, special sales and deals, etc. Ask questions, answer questions, gain IP knowledge, share your IP expertise.</p>

<p>For those using Oak Meadow curriculum, adding OM to the classical mix, or those just curious about OM.</p>

<p>Open to all with veterinary questions. Please include species, breed, age and gender in all questions. This group is meant to discuss animal medical issues. Members with experience in management of chronic diseases, nutrition, behavioral issues are encouraged to respond. No specific diagnoses or treatment protocols will be given, only possibilities or probabilities based on each case presentation. The group is moderated by a licensed veterinarian.</p>

<p>What are you doing with your 3 to 5 year olds?</p>

This group is public.  All new members must be approved before they can post, but the posts in the group are viewable to the public. ABOUT THE GROUP: When Orthodox Christianity is mentioned on the WTM forums, people have questions about the ancient Church. What is it? What does it teach? How is it different from Protestantism or Roman Catholicism? How does it relate to the Judaism of the Old Testament? This social group is a safe place to ask Orthodox Christians and inquirers about Orthodox Christianity. Orthodoxy is rich and deep--it will take a lifetime (and more) to understand and experience. You can start your journey here. We don't debate or argue, but have sincere and genuine conversations. To join this social group, click Join Group and also send a PM to the moderator.

<p>I hope this group will provide a pleasant place to engage in respectful discussion of current events and news. Open to all. Please play nice.</p>

<p>A place for good books and great conversation.</p>

<p>A social group for fans of Doctor Who</p>

<p>A lot of us have unique benefits and challenges to having an only child to educate at home. Please join so we can talk and get to know one another!!!</p>

<p>Do you love running? Do you wish you loved running? Do you want to start running and need some encouragement or advice? If so, come join in!</p>

<p>This group is an <em>open discussion area</em> for those interested in Current Events and news items of all kinds in any media.  All viewpoints are welcome here.  Feel free to respectfully discuss any issue and any bunny trail related to current events.   Participation is encouraged!</p> <p> </p> <p>Rules: General conversation welcome on any current events, of course, but it is helpful to cite any sources for specific assertions so that others can read them and converse with you on that basis.   </p> <p> </p> <p>If you are responding to another poster, please be kind enough to quote that person's post to which you are responding so he/she knows he/she has been addressed.  It keeps conversation flowing. </p> <p> </p> <p>As usual, what happens on the social group stays on the social group, so please do not bother SWB with issues, as in other groups.</p> <p> </p> <p>Come on in, anytime. </p>

<p>Looking for a good book to read to your children? Let's talk about what our children are reading, or what we're reading to them. Anything goes, all genres of books are welcome to be discussed.</p>

<p>Come share your experiences, your favorites, and your suggestions for homeschooling and for life in the Lone Star State.</p>