Thanks!!! Are there any suggested flash cards or websites to help them learn?

What math facts are best learned/memorized before starting Saxon 54?

This is a side question: But, what math facts need to be learned before starting Saxon 54?

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I use facebook for my news feeds since so many of my interests use facebook. I don't use it to keep up with friends and family.

:001_cool:Yes, I enjoy it because I have some perspective. I was a work-a-holic Mom and THAT is why I stay home. If I had stayed home from the beginning, I would have had doubts. I had to learn the hard way. I am able to work from home so I do make some income. I enjoy it. But, I have learned to set limits because there is only so much energy in a day. I am starting to do more outside activities with my son. It takes me awhile to find the groups I feel most comfortable. Also, there are fewer stay at home Moms so it can be isolating until you connect. It's what you make it. There is nothing I enjoy more than visiting with another Mom WHILE OUR KIDS ARE AROUND. I enjoy that so much.

Vita Mix VS Magic Bullet Thoughts? I have a $12.00 Hamilton Beach from WM but I'm curious if these are better. My cheapie works, but does take awhile to grind things. I also have to grind flax seeds seperately.

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You sure can. That is what I do. The best bet is to find an MD who works in conjunction with your regular MD. I went to FIVE different MD's who said I presented as normal and gave me scary diagnosis guesses along with crazy tests. Most of which I turned down because it was ridiculous. I stopped it all and took the lab work to a naturopath (www.mariepace.com) Thank goodness I did! She said down I went over my blood work. My MD gave me a 5 minute phone call and said "You are normal." SHE was the one who explained how the ranges are VERY wide. And, regarding my thyroid, she said the range the lab was using was outdated!:001_huh: She guessed adrenal fatigue (MASSIVE year of stress which MD's blew off) and had me tested. Sure enough - my progesterone was low, my cortisol was low too! So..I've been on her NATURAL protocol for 7 weeks and I am truly feeling better. Also, she thinks I may have some thyroid issues but said we need to address the adrenals and progesterone first, get that working and go from there. I believe EVERYONE deserves this kind of health care.:rant: I am not against MD's, but they are trained to treat diseases with pharmaceutical drugs. They are not adept in nutrition and lifestyle preventative measures and that is simply, a fact. Often they are trained on these drugs by pharmaceutical reps. Again, I am not AGAINST Dr.'s but let's face it - I pay them and I am the customer. I have a RIGHT to sixteen opinions if I want it. HA HA:auto: If you want to really see what drugs can do to a person, check out the videos on this site! This site is focused mostly on psychotropic drugs but the money trail to the drug companies...well, you decide. http://www.cchr.org/videos/marketing-of-madness/introduction.html :rant:

I would also consider bringing your tests results to a naturopath and I will tell you why. The ranges MD's use to determine diagnosis are extreme. In other words, you must be far below a wide range to be determined low. However, a naturopath will see where you are on the low side or high side of normal and start preventative measures.

I think the best time is when YOU are ready.:)

Until you find a formal curriculum, you could always use the library for art books. My son is very young, but he loves to draw. I have no idea how to draw so I checked out lots of books on how to draw the simplest things. That makes our drawing time fun. I'm sure there are similiar books for high school students using different kinds of media. Perhaps if your child can see different mediums used in books and trips to the museum, the child can decide the type of art they would like to learn and create. As for music, I think exposure is the best bet so a freebie choice for now could be the classical stations on www.pandora.com or living book on the biographies of famous composers along with some music history books from the library.

You are right, so right. You have not only affected her math journey but I feel confident the lessons learned here will infiltrate her entire life. Beautiful!:)

I would get a second opinion from a natropath, at least to see if you can manage this without drug intervention. Many things can be healed naturally without toxic chemicals in your body. That would be my last resort.

I weaned off using Zevia (check amazon.com)...all natural and gave me my carbonation fix. Now my drink is either water or tea. I mix & match some really fun tea mixes like green tea and mint, etc. I make them a tad sweeter by adding a drop or two of stevia extract flavor "english toffee."