I would either allot more time for math or halve the pace through the Saxon text. Either way, I would supplement with Khan, ALEKS, SAT and ACT prep. Pre-Calc, algebra and trig, form the basis for higher mathematics. He needs to have a strong conceptual grasp, as well as manipulative facility. He needs to be doing proofs and problem solving beyond what Saxon offers for success in math later. He has time to slow down and really learn and understand math.

I am convinced that the world is chock full of really brilliant, interesting people hiding among all of our dailiness.

It's time again for our annual viewing of Kenneth Branagh's Henry V and the reading of Hallowe'en Night," a story one of the boys wrote many, many years ago during his Shakespeare phase. Another one of my sons sent me the link below for a bit of nostalgia. This is just a public service announcement... enjoy

I am older and don't like it. When my boys were little, they would call their younger brother "Jupiter," because he was a huge gas planet. Since then, "Jupiter!" has been our family term for this.

The Congressional Award requires an overall mentor and then signatures of adults overseeing the projects in the specific categories for validation of the hours. There is training online which you access by calling and scheduling a training meeting for participating in the program.

We did the Congressional Gold Award, Prudential Spirit of COmminity Award: http://spirit.prudential.com/view/page/soc and the Presidential Service Award., as well as eagle scout. The others make a great follow-up to eagle.

While waiting for a prescription to be filled, I read all of Book of Mormon Girl in Target last week. Her journey is much like mine and this book would be a good read for the posters above.

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With NCLB requirements, independent study charter high schools and middle schools always need science teachers with credentials. There is much more flexibility in this situation than in a traditional classroom. The pay is similar. Best wishes.

For MRIs I close my eyes while I am still outside of the tube and force myself to keep them closed until it is over and I am out of the tube. Breathe consciously and listen to the music they provide in the headphones. Other than loud noises, there is nothing disturbing or painful. I doesn't take long. You can do it!

This is letter-worthy. This group needs policies and procedures to deal with this. Parents should have been told as soon as the conflict in times was noticed and given a choice, i.e. one driver brings everyone back who does not have permission to stay, parents can drive out and pick up their children, etc. . Permission slips should include the itinerary (a la the Boy Scouts Tour Permit format) and changes should require permission. Parents should have cell phone numbers of all drivers and leaders. No field trip with children should last so late! The policies should include guidelines/rules about lateness. I would take a firm stand about non-participation until there are some protective policies.

My son attended Blue Lake in middle school, also. He then went to Idyllwild and several chamber music camps in California. He loved it all! He enjoyed music camps because the campers tended to be less outrageous (than at Boy Scout camp for example) and more focused. These camps helped broaden his experience and give him some perspective.

It's super easy to heat up some chocolate almond milk and sprinkle in some stevia. :iagree: I was just about to post this! We have just discovered the joys of chocolate almond milk. Yum!

To know Bill Peet's books is a real gift, beautiful messages, great illustrations, fun writing and rhyming style, much food for thought. Our copies are tattered and torn and my grown children argue over who gets to keep them.

They could earn scout bucks in the form of a super fun activity while Dh and Ds are at Philmont--a trip to the climbing gym, an awesome overnight campout, a fishing trip, etc. I always did a junior form of scout camp for my younger boys when the older and Dad were away.

Each of the choices is wonderful in its on way. I do not know how old your children are. Julie of the Wolves does have a dramatic scene with an attempted rape and some deep emotional themes. I voted to begin the list with Trumpet of the Swan, but I love them all!

You could give children tweezers, glue, and an index card and have them compose a message; think of the visual and small motor work! You could pour them into an empty plastic water bottle, add a few odds and ends, and make an Eye Spy game. You could pour them into a bowl and add a few other grains and legumes and have kids race with tweezers to fish out the thing that don't belong--or make a spinner to see what they have to find. You could ...

Me, too. Easy, safe, durable.

I had a similar procedure , although a bit more involved, one week ago today. I am feeling pretty good now, and have been walking around the house since the first day. The pain relief is huge compared to the surgery pain, but it is necessary to be careful the first two or three days. I am not allowed to drive for a while. I have been investigating some surgeon's websites and notice that the expected recovery times and stage vary quite a bit. I have also been reading other patients' accounts; they also vary widely. I had a similar procedure 2 years ago. The intervening physical therapy has made this one, although longer and more complicated, much easier. Best wishes to your husband. Take it easy for a few days at least.

Letter verbal apology, and no bringing anything into the gym. Talk about inability to trust them, and so no items at all and a search before leaving. Perhaps even ask each time: "Do you have anything with you that does not belong to you?" and they must answer individually while looking you in the eye. They need to feel how serious this is in a way that connects directly with the "crime."

I have three implants after a strange root and bone loss problem during a pregnancy. The implants have been going strong for 19 years now, are solid and strong. These are front teeth and look fine. Due to the bone loss and having to do some bone growth stimulation, the healing time was extended, but well worth it. My overall experience with implants has been very satisfactory. (And I did most of the appointments with a baby in my lap). My son has an implant on a front tooth that was missing and has also has had good results with a different dentist.

I have a 1988DL wagon with over 500,000 miles on it! The warhorse runs great. We got old Volvos for each of our teen drivers. One son was in a horrible crash 200 miles from home, alone, in the middle of the night. The whole passenger side of his Volvo 740 wagon was smashed/torn off. He didn't know what else to do, so being completely unhurt, he drove it home! We do love our old Volvos!

The Optimistic Child: Proven Program to Safeguard Children from Depression & Build Lifelong Resilience by Martin E. Seligman I didn't read all of the responses, so my apologies if this has been said. The above book has many excellent insights and ideas. It will get you tuned in to your son's language and feelings and help you determine what you can do. Best Wishes

Seminary is a wonderful blessing! We did it for 10 years. This week, my youngest leaves the MTC for the Ukraine. I do miss the seminary days...

No suggestions for shows, but the Design Squad website has downloads of tons of GREAT, easy to teach, engineering projects for kids. We had fun with these in small group settings.