[Br*astfeeding question?]

I used both breasts when feeding - only because I wanted to keep my supply up. I think the "standard" (if there IS one) is 5-10 minutes on one, and then switch. You might check on La Leche's web site or ask your pediatrician...hope that helps somewhat. I miss breastfeeding...:sad:

[Question about Latin supplementation]

I am going to use MCT Grammar Island and all of that; my question is this: should I supplement with one of the Latin curricula that I see on here? I don't know if a) it's even necessary; or b) will the MCT be enough?

 

I am pretty sure I want to push Latin - but would appreciate any input from the "old-timers" (no offense meant!) as to their thoughts.

 

T'anks!

[Help me think through Language Arts]

This looks interesting...we're going to use Michael Clay Thompson, only because DD is extremely strong in this course. I did check into this initially, though, and it may be a little more driven to younger ages, it is certainly worth checking into, IMO:001_smile:

 

 

Does a young 4th grader really need to know sentence diagramming? All I remember is being in 7th grade trying to diagram sentences and being totally confused. It probably didn't help that I didn't know parts of speech. I'm more of a less is more kind of person. To be honest, sentence diagramming freaks me out. There's so much "I" don't know as a teacher. Language arts is NOT my strength.

Beth

[Oklahoma]

New to homeschooling, and am definitely not interested in joining a faith based group. Nothing personal; I just do not share that belief.

 

If there are any secular groups nearby, I would be extremely interested in meeting with you.

 

Thanks!

Amy

[Did anyone else ask for hs books/curricula this Christmas (or your celebration)?]

Yep - I sure did! And I got the response of "I'd rather buy her something she'd enjoy". She enjoys learning!!!

 

My dm and d m-i-l can hardly believe that's what I really wanted, but they obliged me. :)

 

I asked for:

The SOTW 2 AG &

All Through the Ages - Christine Miller (I've wanted this one for sooo long.)

[How do I respond to this : the tackiest, most insensitive gift in the universe]

Both of my sisters are adopted, and my DH and his family can't seem to get it through their heads that being adopted does not matter to us: they are my SISTERS. Whenever it comes up, they always throw in something about well, they're not blood though, right?

 

I hate that. I would phone her up and say "hey thanks for the gift! Loved it. However, don't love the note."