:iagree: Before WWE came out, SWB recommended using narration across the curriculum. It's a skill that can be worked on using a wide variety of sources. I say use Harry Potter and have fun. You can pull dictation from there as well. Maybe once a week use a passage from science or history for oral narration to stretch him and switch things up a bit. Lisa

:D oh the thrill . . .

That's all:D Lisa

Amazon has a nice selection of free streaming for Prime members. Lisa

But, Ester, of course it is different. They are two different fields of medicine. Psychiatry is not internal medicine . . . one cannot get inside the human mind, cannot accumulate OBJECTIVE data, in diagnosing mental illness. Diagnosis is made in large part by patient's reported symtpoms. I agree it's not an exact science, but it's a starting point. Because there is no objective way to diagnose via labs or what not does mean the illness is not there. Of course, as with anything, benefit should outweigh risk for the patient. And I fully realize that the ideal of having a mental health professional perform a thorough assessment before diagnosing depression and suggesting psychotropics is not realized for some. For some, it is the front line of the family doctor who prescribes them. I agree one should research before making the decision to see if, in fact, the risk is worth the benefit. For many who have shared their stories here, it clearly is. Lisa

Sharing personal experiences, yes. Making sweeping, uninformed generalization will create backlash every time. Such is the nature of the board. Strong opinions will always be challenged, so be prepared to defend them. Big girl panties, you know. Lisa ETA: that's one of the things I love about this board, the spirited debate. Lisa

:grouphug: Congratulations, Joanne. You deserve this. Lisa

I find myself becoming very annoyed and defensive with some of these responses. Do you realize how ignorant these comments are? Yes, let's all feel superior and pat ourselves on the back. Lisa

:iagree: I suffer from depression and NSAIDS have helped considerably. Diet and counseling only helped so much. I think those comments (from pp) are so condescending. Lisa

We were recently at the Constitution Center and it was AMAZING. If I had just one thng to visit, that would be it. The Liberty Bell center as very worthwhile as well. Lisa

Here you go:D http://www.welltrainedmind.com/forums/showthread.php?t=303489 Lisa

SWB does say that a child who did well in WWE3 should be able to skip WWE4 and jump into WWS. Dd10 started WW4 recently, but once I get my hands on the hard copy of WWS I'm going to give it a try. Lisa

:iagree: I have a crush on Damon. What can I say . . . I like bad boys:D Lisa

I'm so glad it's not just me:D Lisa

Sometimes my kids sleep in their clothes. And I let them. Because it's one less thing to wash. That's all. Lisa

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Love this. We did the kids last year and still crack up when we watch it. Lisa

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I can't get the link to work and can't find info on their website. Do you have any more information? Tx! Lisa

I'm not familiar with a surgical tech - what does the program entail? What would that qualify you for? If it's a quick program that would get you in the field quickly while you await entering the nursing program, it might be worthwhile. Nursing school while homeschooling will be demanding, though, and not sure there would be room for working anyway. I would probably recommend focusing on nursing school. I don't see any huge benefit to pursuing a surgical tech if your end goal is nursing. I graduated with a BSN six years ago, had my last two babies while in the program. It was stressful but worth it times a thousand:001_smile: Great field, great pay, great hours. Feel free to pm me with any questions. Good luck. Lisa

How did you come about hosting an exchange student? How long did they stay? Sounds like they had a great experience. Lisa

The curriculum guide has the text for everything. The cards are just an add on, but not necessary. The guide covers all three cycles and has everything on the CD, plus some extras. It also has Bible, which I don't think is on the CD. In Cycle 3, it is memorizing John 1:1 in Latin and English. Lisa

I remember reading a newspaper article about this. How awesome. Thanks for the book recommendation. Lisa

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:grouphug: Ellen, what a rough experience. I'm sure dd was so upset:grouphug: I agree the sooner you go back the better. You guys are doing a great thing helping there, and it's just a sucky thing that happened. Poor baby. Lisa