[Video of rare sea dragon]

Yes, there were several news stories. I just chose one that was freely accessible. (I sometimes post things and then they turn out to be behind a firewall.)

[CVS introduces generic epinephrine autoinjector]

Wow!

[Frustration]

It sounds like the emotional social issues should take precedence over academics. If there are learning disabilities or psychological issues, it will be hard for her focus on academics. Part of homeschooling is learning how to teach the child in the way that suits them best. (IMO)

[Need ideas for 6 year old who wants to "do school" after we've done school for the day.]

I like the first HWT workbook and reading Rebus books at that age. Also, all my kids loved Starfall.com when they were younger. 

[Video of rare sea dragon]

Educational details and video of creature.

 

http://news.nationalgeographic.com/2017/01/ruby-seadragon-video-wild-first-time-animals/

"The footage, filmed in Western Australia’s Recherche Archipelago, also marks the first time that the 10-inch-long fish has been seen alive. The ruby seadragon was declared a new species in early 2015, making it just the third known seadragon species, as well as the first discovered in 150 years."

[MLKJr Lesson Plan]

 This is from NatGeoKids

http://kids.nationalgeographic.com/explore/history/martin-luther-king-jr/?utm_source=Twitter&utm_medium=Social&utm_content=link_twkids20170111kids-MLK_campaign=Content&sf50216041=1

 

Short video and written materials

[Homeschool Library Builder]

They are closing. All books on sale 60% off right now. 

http://www.hslibrarybuilder.com/

[Holocaust lesson plans]

http://auschwitz.org/en/education/e-learning/

 

The organization also posts regular updates on social media. 

[Could Use Some Encouraging Words]

In our household, learning to pass tests is almost its own subject. With my oldest, I've found that he doesn't necessarily remember the facts that the test asks about. Other times, the wording of the test just doesn't make sense to him. 

[Mystery of the day: returned to sender - UPDATED #54]

You officially win the award for weirdest mail ever. I'd take it to the local PD.

[Kids on thin ice - WWYD?]

I'd probably call the non-emergency line of my local fire/police and ask them to do a safety check. My DH would approach the kids directly. 

[Midwest Bumble Bee Endangered]

Here's a free resource. https://www.fws.gov/midwest/endangered/insects/rpbb/factsheetrpbb.html

I get automatically logged in on WSJ, so didn't realize it was firewalled. :  (

 

Here's an article for 10/2016:

http://www.npr.org/sections/thetwo-way/2016/10/03/496402620/bee-species-added-to-u-s-endangered-species-list-for-1st-time

[What questions do you wish you would have asked a divorce lawyer when consulting with him/her?]

The ABA and NOLO.com both offer good information on what to look for/do when seeking an attorney. 

[Midwest Bumble Bee Endangered]

"The rusty patched bumblebee was named to the endangered species list Tuesday, the first bee species in the continental U.S. to receive that designation amid widespread bee losses in the past two decades."

 

Here's the full article: 

http://www.wsj.com/articles/midwest-bee-is-placed-on-endangered-species-list-1484083293?mod=e2tw

 

 

[Discovery Education is launching college and career program]

It looks like things haven't gotten completely off the ground yet. Some areas are still "coming soon." 

 

"The Tiger Woods Foundation and Discovery Education have partnered on an exciting new initiative to champion breakthrough transformations by digitizing and scaling existing Tiger Woods Foundation curriculum and programs as we equip students with the knowledge and skills needed to exceed any and all expectations."

 

 https://corporate.discovery.com/discovery-newsroom/tiger-woods-foundation-and-discovery-education-launch-digital-programs-in-college-prep-and-stem-careers/

 

College education blueprint section is ready to go. 

http://www.tgreduexplore.org/curriculum/digital-experiences

[When your child doesn't seem very....driven]

Adding another name to follow for travel stuff on Twitter:

https://twitter.com/dailytraveltip

This guy operates a crowdsourced review site. Your son might be able to become a contributor. 

[Biodiversity animated video]

From Smithsonian Magazine

 

http://www.smithsonianmag.com/science-nature/video-why-should-humans-care-about-biodiversity-loss-180961708/?utm_source=twitter.com&utm_medium=socialmedia

[China Daily News: Images of Giant Panda Cubs]

So cute!

http://www.chinadaily.com.cn/world/2017-01/07/content_27889224_3.htm#Contentp

   

[When your child doesn't seem very....driven]

Re: Travel accounts on Twitter

I like GlobalGaz, BonVoyagers, Nature Pro Gallery, Travel2Next, Life on Earth and BBCEarth. But there are many others. Some focus on geographic regions, others or particular types of travel or sport. 

 

[Do you have a generator]

Yes. Power was out for several days after a tornado several years ago. Now we have one large enough to power refrigeration and portable heating. 

[When your child doesn't seem very....driven]

I follow some amazing travel bloggers on Twitter. Earth Pics, Nat Geo and several other organizations all have websites and social media accounts focused on travel. The Virtual Teacher offers a full range of art lessons. There are ways to feed his existing interests. FWIW, some folks are making lots of $ creating Minecraft based learning modules and I know lots of adults who play Pokemon Go. Everyone had different interests. It sounds like your son has interests, they just don't seem interesting to you or DH. LOL

[How would you handle this?]

I do. If a friend has lost a pet, I don't mention pets for a bit. If someone is dealing with a financial issue, I don't discuss spending. 

[So. Hypothetical question]

I bet 3 out of 4 of my kids would put the clean item in the laundry. At least one of them would be convinced that the jeans were dirty since he had put them on (for even a second). Tween/teen logic just isn't. 

[Article for a pet magazine - help us brainstorm topics]

Choosing the right pet for your household

How to care for rodents and other small animals (i.e. rabbits have to be held a certain way, etc.)

Selecting healthy foods for your pets- a lot of the fancy mixes contain unhealthy ingredients

Making your pet's home comfortable- turtles are sold in tanks that are way too small, rabbits need certain features to be comfortable, etc. 

Nail trimming- what pets is it safe for and how to do it safely

[So. Hypothetical question]

OP. can you ban everyone else from using the washer on Wednesday (or the day of your choice). That way it will be free when you need it to do the take-home laundry.