Sorry, I did not read any of the replys- so forgive me if mine is a repeat. I had this problem too. Went to the endocronologist. Thyroid was fine, my cortisol levels were too high. Gave up coffee, got more sleep, tried to be less stressed and my levels slowly went down. My hair grew back and quit falling out.

Help/Advice Needed My daughter will be taking biology next year. Trying to decide between the two texts. I like the Prentice Hall, but am wondering if the Apologia would be better because it might be easier to do at home. I want the best. I am not worried about putting work into it. Just want to make sure we can do labs with whatever we pick. Anyone with experience please help:D

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Thanks! Would be so nice to see it in person...

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We also have chosen Ecclesiastical. The main differences are in the vowels. It is simple to learn the classical vowels once the child gets older and knows latin well enough. Classical is not spoken anymore while ecclesiastical is. Latin is more about reading, not pronunciation. (Unless you attend latin mass). I think it helps learning ecclesiastical because you can order music, etc. to enhance your learning. You can't do that as easily (if at all) with classical.

Thanks to you all for taking the time to answer. I was able to see a small sample of AAH and it does look a bit boring. The Notgrass is awfully expensive. I will have to keep thinking it over....

You're welcome. :)

It is geared for 5-8th grade. I know the Notgrass Exploring America is for 9th and above, but I would still use it for my 8th grader.

and yes, I have seen some reviews on here, but honestly there are not very many that discuss them directly. I would use the text as a spine and supplement with videos, primary sources, etc.

Do you have any opinion to share on either of these two programs? I will be eternally grateful....:D

They are offering new subscriptions for only $15.00 right now. Just thought I would pass it on. http://www.nationalgeographic.com/

My 4th is 32 months and though he talks some, he does not talk well. He does not talk in too many sentences. I am not worried about it because he crawled later, walked later than my other 3. He shows his smarts in other ways. I wouldn't worry about it too much if you don't see problems in other areas. A friend whose son is in speech therapy said it is a wast of money. They do what you can do at home. Really make them look at your mouth when you speak to them. Face to face. Pronounce well and loudly, forming the words as they watch. Try to encourage them to repeat if they will, and praise them for any effort. It will make it fun and they will be encouraged to imitate you more. This is what they have learned from their time w/ a therapist. (They are doing it on their own now and seeing progress).

Thanks, Nicole. Yes, I agree- there should be much more coverage of the native Americans. Thanks for the good ideas everyone- I will be checking them out.

If you have any wonderful books, videos, whatever that you love for U.S. History- please share! :D

If you don't have a copy of her book at all- I would certainly get it. She gives many options other than her own books.

I don't like a textbook for history either actually. We have not used one before. But I am worried about leaving out important points in history so I thought I would use a text (as interesting as I can find) as a spine and then supplement. I want to make sure they see the overall picture and not just a series of different "events". If anyone has any good suggestions I certainly welcome them. My kids LOVE history (as do I). I don't want to bore them with a dull textbook. I hated history growing up because of that.

Thanks for the helpful info. I will look into All American History. Nicole- what was it you didn't like about it?

Looking for good American history to use for 8th grader. What do you like??

Thanks for your post. Rod & Staff is one thing I am looking to switch to after using Abeka from the beginning (for language). I ordered the samples from R & S- I am excited to take a look at them.

We just couldn't like Writing Strands either. My daughter (now) 13 just didn't like it. I love hearing what everyone likes/dislikes

I love reading what you all are trying and using. Nothing is "clicking" with me for sure (I am leaning toward something), but your experiences are helping out. :)

Funny you mention that- I just spend an hour in Barnes and Noble looking through the 3rd edition. I wrote down some notes, but I will probably end up buying the book. The spine on my 2nd edition is breaking anyway from wear and tear... I am now headed to listen to the high school writing lecture. :) So glad you suggested them and told this computer dummy that I could listen from my computer...:blush:

Thank you very much! I would like to check this program out. I did just find some other mentions of it on here (they were using the names of the levels/books so I didn't know what they were till I read). Thanks again :)

We haven't gotten that far, but I am :bigear: so I will be prepared for when we do...