I'm in the same situation. However, I've told my dh that if he wants her to be taught YEC, he can teach it to her in the evenings. So far, he hasn't done it. :D I have mentioned to my dd that we believe differently, but I don't think it's something she understands yet. She loves National Geographic for Kids, and I've heard her quoting "millions of years" from an article to her secular hs'ing friend. So, I would say I'm having the most influence. However, as she enters high school, DH might be more adamant about it, and I will have to teach both. I suppose that will be easier for her to understand in the teen years, than it would be now.

Math on the Level might be what you are looking for, as it uses real life to teach math concepts. There is a record book to keep track of concepts covered, and you do five review questions a day. There is a yahoo group, and the author is very good about answering questions.

Singapore worked better for us in the past. My dd is very visual, and I think Singapore's colorful pictures worked better for her. However, this year my dd chose MM over Singapore. She's 10 and in 5th grade.

Orowheat 100% whole wheat for the family. I buy Trader Joe's sprouted wheat bread for me.

We used to have only cell phones. I have a hearing problem, and I couldn't hear well on the cells. Now, we have a home phone through our internet provider. I'm not sure you can call it a landline. Digital phone? The reception is much clearer than my old cell phone. I use a Tracfone for when I need to get in touch with someone away from home. I use about 30 minutes a month. I also use it for texts, which are 1/3 of a minute. The combination of our home phone and the Tracfone costs me about $30 per month, which is considerably cheaper than my cell phone.

I like it because you only need the worktext, and not three separate books. It's easier for me to buy the CD, or a download, and print it at home. I also like MM's word problems. They relate more to real life, which I think is big plus. I started MM when my dd was 8, and she hated it. We did a year of Singapore. I tried it again when she was 9, and she still hated it. Now that she's 10 (in fifth grade this year), she chose it, after looking at samples of Singapore and MUS. I was surprised, but relieved, since I had bought the DVD. We are doing MM4 this year, as I don't think she could do MM5 yet.

From my post count, you can see it's not too often. :)

No, I'm sorry I don't have a link to the study done with adults. It's been awhile since I read the article, and I forget where I found it. This thread reminded me of it, so I posted the link.

Surprisingly, the U.S. doesn't do badly in science wrt adults, and it isn't related to textbook learning. School is not where most Americans learn most of their science

My dh is a driver. So he would say yes. :D He said it's based on how big your load is (do you know how much they said it weighed?) Going by what you have posted, he guessed $20 per person. Give it to them individually. He has had people give him one check, and then he pays the helpers with his own cash, and deposits the check later. It's just more convenient if you have the cash on hand. The packers are separate from the driver, so you would tip them once they finish packing. The driver will most likely use two groups of helpers, one to load at your old home, and another group at your new home. So, you tip the first group of helpers after they finish loading. You tip the driver and the second group of helpers when they finish unloading. If the helpers are one group, then tip them at the end, after unloading. However, since you're travelling 1,000 miles, I would guess the driver will have different helpers, since helpers are usually local. He said that's up to you, and how much money you have. He has had people not even offer water, and then others have lunch, dinner, drinks and a tip. So, it's up to you. They do enjoy it if a meal and drinks are provided, but it's not something they expect, necessarily.

:iagree: I also think some kids do better in ps. Also, I don't buy that you can do homeschooling well if you just try. If that type of thinking worked, I'd be a millionaire!

Headsprout didn't work for us. DD absolutely hated it. Five in a Row. DD hated hearing the same book for five days. She wasn't interested in any of the lessons that went along with the book. She just wanted to listen to chapter books, so we switched to SL.

From what I was told by a trainer, you need to do the lunges, squats and jumps to strengthen the muscles around your knees. The key is the proper form. She said to pretend you were sitting on a coffee table when lunging. I searched for some info, and found this site. http://women.timesonline.co.uk/tol/life_and_style/women/diet_and_fitness/article4401108.ece Once you strengthen the muscles around your knees, you should be able to do the jumps. As far as I can tell, Jillian Michaels doesn't include information on the proper form for lunging. So I agree with listening to your body. Definitely find the proper form, or modify the exercise. I do her Banish Fat, Boost Metabolism DVD, and I have had to modify some things, specifically the toe touches at the beginning during warm up. You need to warm up the leg muscles first, before stretching them.

I have a friend that does this frequently. She is a passive parent, and does not correct her children very much. It can be very frustrating, and I don't get together with her often. Also, her children scream a lot, which drives me batty. However, I think sometimes it's my fault. I notice she gets worse about this when I talk a lot. I think sometimes I talk so much, I wear her out, lol.

You could add liquid fabric softener to the rinse water. I do that with dh's work clothes. I can't use scented detergent, because I'm highly allergic, so I use unscented bounce for my clothes. One detergent that has a wonderful lavender scent that does last is Trader Joe's liquid detergent. I'm not allergic to it either. I just have to pay more for it.

It's not bagless, but my Riccar works great on pet hair. It has a metal brush, instead of plastic, and has lasted for ten years. We have two chows and two cats, so plenty of fur around here!

That's true. FWIW, I can see both sides. However, I think it might have more to do with desire or how much you value something. I think a choice for faith can be made if the desire is great enough or you find enough value in it. I don't mean that as a criticism of those who do not believe. I have had many doubts in my own faith walk, and can understand why they do not make the choice. In fact, their choice is probably more rational than mine.

It depends. Sometimes it's a matter of interpretation. However, I do not take all of the Bible literally. I am a Christian and believe that the Bible records man's experiences with God. However, I do not think it is without error. I believe it is up to the Church to interpret it. If it is without error, then it's ineffective as such. There are 30,000 different denominations with different interpretations. LOL! I'm sure. I agree. Well said!

Yes, I think it's a choice. Wouldn't either of those be a choice?

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I haven't used the canister. However, I have used one of their uprights for twelve years. It still works, even though it has a problem with the brush. I used a friend's Dirt Devil, and my Riccar worked better, even though the brush part isn't working properly. The brush worked fine until it was ten years old. They last pretty long. Also, they are made in America. We had two chows and two cats, and had tons of fur, and it worked great at picking it all up. I really want another one, but don't have the funds right now. We now have tile floor, and I probably would need the canister instead of the upright. From what I understand, canisters work better on tile or hardwood floors. Uprights work better on carpet.

What if a husband physically or emotionally abuses his wife? Should she submit to that? I don't think anyone can follow that passage literally, unless they have a husband that treats them fairly. Even then, I doubt they follow it literally 100% of the time. Okay, I'll say it. I don't take Paul literally, and do not choose to follow that part. Boy, IME these in the middle positions can be tough. You have both the atheists and the fundamentalists coming after you.

I use Sonlight and get most of my books from Paperback Swap. You can sometimes get curriculum from there. I put stuff on my wish list, and eventually it comes up. You do need to have books to post for swapping, and have the funds to mail them media mail. It usually works out to $2-$3 per book. I also go to used curriculum sales in the summer. Thrift stores are another good place to find used curriculum, workbooks or literature books. We also use the library. My dd likes to get science books there.

My child is visual, and MM was too abstract. Singapore worked better in the earlier years, as it has pictures and less problems on each page. Now that she's older (10 1/2), MM is a better fit. MM teaches the why behind the concept, but it wasn't always the way she learned best. She is independent, and liked to figure out the why on her own, plus she is a perfectionist and shuts down from mistakes. However, I found a way to do it that works with her. I let her use a calculator. After doing a few problems, the concept clicks for her and she is able to do it without the calculator. The calculator eliminates the stress of making a mistake. Once the stress is eliminated, the concept clicks. She learns best from word problems, and we like the word problems in MM. They relate to real life, and don't incorporate problems you'd never solve normally. [Disclaimer: I take a living math approach, and probably do things differently than most around here.]

I am a relaxed, eclectic homeschooler. I do short times of traditional schooling, and then dd has lots of time to pursue her own interests. I have to say that this thread has been an eye opener, wrt the unparenting aspects. I have an unschooler friend, who does not enforce boundaries with her children, especially when toddlers. When they are older, she can't understand why they are so hard to deal with. This also reminds me of the Attachment Parenting Philosophy. AP, as with unschooling, does include having boundaries. I used AP with my dd, however I definitely taught her to respect others. However, I think parents who don't want to enforce boundaries are attracted to AP groups (another friend calls it Absent Parenting, lol). Later, these parents move into unschooling groups. This is how it worked with my friend that I mentioned in the above paragraph. It gives both movements a bad name to people outside of them. Neither is really about letting kids run amok, but is about trying to meet their needs in a way outside of the traditional. Unfortunately, I think the good is getting lost in the bad.