I have not listened to or watched the podcast or YouTube video I saw advertised about this by one of the teacher podcasts I subscribe to, but I know it is something I've seen advertised as useful. I personally can't imagine thinking it's a time saver.

Yes, sometimes. . . But also, I avoid it--this way lies potential discontentment for me.

You inspired me to watch this today! I liked it. Armand is portrayed differently than I imagined him, of course. Jean Guy looks way different. And Clara and Peter are way too young! But so far, so good (2 episodes in).

You're right! I got the first letter right but flubbed the rest. LOL

What about Jasper and Gus, those helpful mice from "Cinderelly"?

The bolded really resonates. If I've learned nothing else from this board, it's to try your dead level best to have the finances in place to care for yourself as you age!

My big question is HOW can we prepare ourselves not to act this way when we are the elders???

Beautiful! Congratulations and may you have many more years!

Congratulations and best wishes for growth and health!!

I mostly agree with this, as hard as it is . 😩

The only tutoring centers we have locally are SCORE Plus, which to my knowledge is used primarily for ACT prep.

Just to clarify--when you say standardized test prep, do you mean high school test prep like ACT/SAT or something like other achievement tests that could determine promotion to the next grade?

I guess we're past the age of adding to our family, so now I feel like it's a pat on the back. 🤣

That's actually what dh had in mind--a skills based boot camp.

Am I the only one who is gratified when her actual kids' names show up on others' lists of could've-been names? 👏🏼

What is your subject area?

I've had that very glider or one very similar. It sat on our porch and weathered very quickly. While I don't love metal furniture, appearance-wise I think the metal would've been preferable.

This is exactly what I had in mind!

Where do you all tutor? (Home, other free facility, someplace you have to pay for?)

I know this varies greatly by region, but can you give me a ballpark on how much your group rate is? (Feel free to PM if you'd rather, or ignore the question. 🤣) ETA: Also, are your students typically in traditional school or homeschooled?

Yeah, I think that may be the case here, too--those who need it can't afford it, etc. I don't know. I feel like I don't even know how to get started or even send out feelers to see if there would be any interest.

I guess I'm not really thinking about homeschoolers at all at this point, so I might be asking in the wrong place. Locally we have a large community but my experience in it (around 5 years ago now) is that no one really was willing or able to pay much for outsourced classes. I'm thinking more of my experience teaching sixth grade in public school and how "behind" the kids were and lacking in basic numeracy and foundational skills/understanding, fluency. Based on that and our experience homeschooling, I have ideas about what it takes to build that up and also what is lacking. Also, my state has passed literacy and numeracy acts that will **purportedly** result in retention at certain grade levels if students are not on grade level. I would think (and some of this I have evidence of) that there is some parental concern and even anxiety around this, so there might be need.

I have considered starting a tutoring business. I have ten years of homeschooling under my belt, plus I'm certified to teach 7-12 English and history, 4-8 math, and library media for all ages. I'd want to focus on upper elementary math. Here are my questions: 1. What does your week looks like in terms of scheduling? 2. Do you only do one-on-one sessions or do you offer small groups?3. Do you offer specific skill-based lessons or just try to be a homework helper? My dh has 25 years in curriculum and administration and he has envisioned a small-group kind of situation based on skills, and I am wondering specifically if anyone has ever done that. Really, any insight is appreciated.

This is about how much we paid when we flew--Huntsville direct to Orlando via Southwest. It was DEFINITELY the right thing to do with three kids and it kind of spoiled me. Alas, those deals went away (though I hear they're back regionally--I don't know details, but my hairdresser was planning a trips for her and her 5 yo that was going to cost them less than $200 round trip to fly!)

Our first trip We had three kids, so 5 people, and one was a toddler. The value room was doable. Next time I was pregnant with baby 4 and we again stayed in a value resort. Both of these trips were during the time that kids ate free, so it was worth it for that cost savings. Our last trip to Disney was in 2021, so we had two teens and two big kids. We rented a condo with three bedrooms and three baths that was maybe 10 min away from parks. We can no longer stay in value resorts. 🤣