My son went 3 days. That was nice because we could do our fun outside things with him. I hope you find a nice place. I was comforted that the one I chose had such a nice feel to it. It was an easy choice. I had checked out so many and I was a preschool teacher, so I was a wee bit critical. The five day thing is a lot. But I do know between so many state holidays and teachers in service, you may not be going out each day. It still can be a blessing.

to go on a cruise at least once. They are just what we need. My prayer....Lord deliver me from vacation accomadations that have full kitchens. ~Terri, who has been on 2 so far

Hearst Castle, the aquarium, and loved Dennis the Menace Playground to unwind. We hit Sanfran and did Alcatraz, kids loved it, topped it off with a baseball game at night.

Which program from that link?

I think it is the grass is always greener in the next program. I think being broke has helped me. Also the years of buying have left me with stuff. I could go a year and not buy a thing and still have unused stuff.

I had heard of this from Dianne Craft, I think. It was very pricey. I wanted to wait until I tried feingold. I saw great results so I didn't want to rock the boat. I used to use the Coromegas, they are easy but expensive and have dye in them. I use the Natures way efa for children. My son has not complained of repeats/burps, which he did get from Nordic Naturals I get mine from vitacost, it's a good price.

We had similar needs at the time. We chose the local one closest, but cost more money. We skipped the free one because I felt my little one would be involved with the rowdy ones. We opted for low teacher to student ratio. It was an excellent experience for us. The uninterrupted time was a blessing for us.

Hi: I don't post much around here. I have been homeschooling for 8 years and don't feel like I am an expert on anything. But, I do love this thread. I love the pictures and the blogs. See you next week.

I have terrible health insurance also. I second the Out of Sync child books and the omegas in the morning and evening. We have had tremendous success with the Feingold diet. Many people poo-poo it. In our experience, when my son eats any additives his sensory problems are magnified. When he is true to the food list, his sensory problems are only noticed by those who really understand it.

http://accidentallyhomeschooling.blogspot.com/2010/03/wordless-wednesday-soldiers.html Let me give credit where credit is due. Yes, I birthed the children. Lizzie took a few of the pictures. She did not serve the MRE's. ~Terri

This is an older picture, but because I am new at blogging, I just am using some of my old favorites. Oh my, how quickly everyone has grown. http://accidentallyhomeschooling.blogspot.com/2010/03/wordless-wednesday_17.html

:iagree:I had to add some words this week also. It was hard breaking the rule. http://accidentallyhomeschooling.blogspot.com/2010/03/wordless-wednesday-no-favoritism-here.html

My friend Lizzie posted my pic last week and I want to give her a big:grouphug: from me and my boys. Thanks Lizzie! My Fairy Blogmother. Love Yah! ~TerriG So many blogs, so little time. My ww was posted earlier. The boy and the owl. http://accidentallyhomeschooling.blogspot.com/

http://accidentallyhomeschooling.blogspot.com/ My little guy was picked to hold the owl at the Birds of Prey. ~cranberrymom

If you can get a copy of the out of sync child you may see which areas your son has problems in. The book also has suggestions for a sensory diet(activities) you can do at home to meet the needs of your son. I know that my son was diagnosed with sensory, possible adhd,and ocd over a year ago. His sensory issues have been so reduced, ocd is non existent and the adhd would be classified as just an active boy. His preschool teachers were amazed at the difference. His sleep has improved and impulsiveness has improved since starting the Feingold diet. There are some naysayers on the boards but let them eat chemicals, our life is sooo much better now. Once I understood Sensory Integration Disfunction I was able to change my parenting style and be more alert to meltdown triggers. ~Terri

This sounds so much like my son. I knew something was different but I could not put my finger on it(he was my 4th son in 20 years) He still has me confused but I have changed my parenting immensely. The excellent speech throws everyone off. If I heard "he's just a boy" one more time I was gonna scream. I have been raising boys for 24 years, I know boys. I now know how to parent a child with sensory processing issues. Reading about all spectrum disorders has helped me understand other people's children and my own so much better. Terri, who is glad you posted such detail, I was able to really get a picture of your boy.

I would eat it and and tell my kids I need to test it in case it has poison. That is our family joke when pulling out sweets! But really, I would have taken them without a second thought. Terri

Preschool was recommended by the ot and it really helped.

MY son was exactly like that and all I can say is this too shall pass. He is 4 1/2 and I just noticed that he can finally get out of the car and walk into the house without me worried that he has walked down the street, picked all my flowers or crashed his brothers bike. We just removed all of the safety knobs from our house. It does improve, yes it does!!!!!! Terri, who has much to be thankful for

My 12 year old was passed by his younger brother years ago in Reading/language arts but thankfully stayed ahead in Math. I tell them we are blessed to work at our own level. We all have gifts. Then as they took the SAT from bju I pointed out their listening skills, history and other levels. When people ask them what grade they are in I tell them to ask the person what subject?? They can brag and say 9th grade history or science and post high school listening level. They had fun with it! Terri, who doesn't take grade levels too seriously

:iagree:God gave me THIS child for a reason...He knew what He was doing...even though sometimes I don't! LOL __________________

Hi-I am wondering if anyone has any advice on my situation. I wonder if anyone has experienced this. I have a 4 1/2 year old in preschool right now. He has sensory issues, adhd suspected not yet officially diagnosed he has improved immensely since being put on the Feingold diet. I am hs ing my 11 and 12 yo sons. The days that he is in school are very productive for my guys at home. I had always assumed I would homeschool him, but his behavior is so much better for his teachers and he loves school. I feel as though I am only putting out fires as opposed to teaching and enjoying him the days he is home. I am the leader of my homeschool support group and wholehearted believe in homeschooling. I just don't feel any conviction or pull either way with my littlest one. I was thinking perhaps private school, but like most finances are tight. I do see part of this as he is maturing and I am learning strategies for parenting him so things could get easier but I am not convinced after homeschooling my other kids for 7 years that I am up for the challenge. Any prayers would be appreciated, also. :confused: Terri, Mom to 4 sons

All I needed was a personal testimonial. I am sad that I used to always hear you look to young to have a 20 year old blah, blah. Since #4 I have not heard those kind words. I'll let you know if it works for me ivory, I think, Terri

Hi- I have a similar situation with no insurance, my 4 yo son was diagnosed in Feb. I have appealed it to my insurance company(45 days to hear back) but I am not waiting for anyone else to help. I have prayed for direction and this is where I have been led. Out of Sync Child is an excellent resource to get a profile for your child's needs. The out of sinc Child has fun to set up activities to meet their sensory needs. I constantly am giving my son activities to meet his Hunger(he is sensory seeking and some avoidance. Praying specifically for his issues daily, hourly at times. I have also done major diet changes, I am treating yeast build up, giving EFA's, and eliminating as much junk(colors, sugars, and processed foods) as I can. I also have become militant about naps. His 3pm. to 7 pm meltdowns were too much. If you met my son today you may not even know he has issues, he has improved immensely. In March he was on the verge of being asked to leave his preschool due to being so "out of Sync". They now see the happy boy that I know was there, he was just so overwhelmed with the sensory issues He couldn't enjoy life. Some information that helped me was at http://www.diannecraft.com/article-001.htm Sensory Issues vary so much that is it important to keep a journal of your daughters behaviors so you can be aware of the triggers that upset her. I have had a many aha moments as I began to study my son without just thinking he was a misbehaved brat. One big victory lately was that I can actually wash his hair without his clawing and screaming at me like I was trying to hurt him. The past few weeks he is very calm about it about it and has no problem. We used to joke about the neighbors were going to think I was abusing him every time he had a bath. So he only got baths if he really needed it. HTH, Terri