Thank you! I've never heard of it but will definitely check it out!

Great idea. Thanks!

Interestingly, a friend gave me TOG to try this year, which I am planning. I really love the literature approach to learning, too. My dd is weak in reading and comprehension, though, so makes in challening. It's becoming very obvious that that needs to be our big focus this year. The desire is there, so that is a big plus!

Actually, that is exactly what I'm looking for. Thank you!

Either, really. Just interested in what it going on out there. I've only fasted for spiritual reasons personally, but I can definitely see the the benefit physically.

My very best friends are the ones I know will be completely honest with me, yet speak "difficult" things in love. I don't know if she is the type of friend you can be totally honest with, but if so, I would just tell her nicely how her comments make you feel. Hopefully that will lead to a discussion that will make you even better friends, but if not, chances are if this continues, your friendship will be superficial at best. I pray you'll gain a closer friend! :)

I didn't see that this has been addressed too recently so... If you do fast, I'm curious as to the type of fast -- full fast versus partial, duration of fast, regularly or occasionally, etc. I'd also love to hear your whether you felt it was beneficial and how. Thanks!

When I used it, I would go over the lesson with them. I usually had them do all the assignments unless I knew they already had a really good grasp on the material being covered -- then odds or evens just for practice. I'm sure much depends on the child's learning style, etc...

Thank you! I've used and enjoyed the first-school web site, but have not seen the others yet.

You might also try to email or check out http://www.suegregg.com/ if you don't get an answer. I'll be curious what you find out!

This definitely depends on the individual. I USED to think only a size 5... :D Three kids later and a 7 or 8 is just fine for my frame! I know people who wear larger or smaller sizes that look and feel great. I agree with the healthy numbers approach...

Wow - thanks for the info. This will definitely be useful!

Thank you all for your input. We definitely need to focus on reading and writing this year!