I can relate - I make variations on foods I cook so my kids can at least have basically the same meal as my husband and I eat. I don't make them eat things they hate but fruit and veg of some sort at every meal is not optional
We struggled in Kindergarten too - my son can read but it was very challenging and still is to motivate him to learn the next steps. I found Phonics Pathways to be very helpful and effective. Still a challenge but a really excellent book
I was homeschooled as a kid and my mom had the greatest book on how to draw. It taught how to draw looking at a picture upside down. I have looked and looked and can't figure out what it was called. Is anyone familiar with this book?