Thank you very much for the clarification!

Would I be looking for a lesson plan, to sort of re-create what we did? Sorry, I am feeling a little lost. I knew this would be a challenge and unfortunately didn't plan for it very well!

She will be going into 8th grade, just finished a very loose 7th

I pulled my DD out of traditional school last year. We played around with various curriculim (loosely) for most of the year but opted for a more unschooling type transitional year. Next year she will be going to an accredited home study program where she will attend two days per week. They are asking for her transcripts for last school year which I don't have. How do I handle this? Any advice would be appreciated!

I am not sure why but my DD has an aversion to Khan. I think she has a hard time finding what she is looking for, and she usually goes there is a frustrated state! Any tips on how to better navigate?

I am not sure what type of sport but the general rule of thumb on eating during a sport or activity is to keep it simple and easy to digest. In simple terms, when the body is working, digestion is turned off. The body systems are focused on suppuration the activity, pumping oxygenated blood to the muscles, supporting the increased heart rate and respiration. Digestion shuts down. So things that are harder to digest, proteins and fats should be avoided during exercise. Simple carbs are best, fruits, pretzels, crackers. If he has a longish break during practice then you could include a small amount of protein and fat, but if it is a 10 minute break, keep it very simple!

This I do not know, but I think it is an excellent question and pertains to several sports, wrestling and football included. I will do some research and consider adding this to my program.

This is a great question! My initial thought would be to ask her why she would want something out of the trash, as in was that an impulse..."oh someone threw that out, I need to save it!" or did she actually consider the fact that she was taking something out of the trash to eat. On the volumes, I would point out that she may develop a stomach ache and then let her suffer the consequences if she does. Bowls of fruit are nutritious but have digestive consequences. I know my kids hate when I try to direct them, I think letting them feel the consequences of their actions is the best bet. I am always careful in being critical of food with girls, it is a slippery slope. At age 11 I would tend to be subtle and not directly address over eating as a potential weight thing but more as a digestive issue...your stomach can only process so much, take a break and in a hour if you are still hungry come back and get more. Thanks for your response!

Thank you for the response! We will look into those links.

I am putting together a workshop on proper nutrition and young athletes and wanted to pick your brains a little bit! The focus will be the importance proper nutrition is to young growing athletes and how to give them a competitive edge with a solid nutritional plan. I will not be selling anything, it is an educational workshop for athletes and their parents. So if you can answer any of the questions below, with regards to feeding your athlete I would greatly appreciate the feedback! What is the hardest part about your kids schedule? How does nutrition factor into your kids routine? Do you feel confident that you are giving your kid the right fuel? Do you worry about how much sleep or down time is enough for your kid? What is your biggest worry with your young athlete? Any and all thoughts are welcome! Thank you :-) Edited to add....what questions would you want to ask a nutritional expert in regards to youth athletics?

My 12 yr old is using Thinkwell online math and is struggling with Direct Variations of linear function. I am not the slightest bit mathy and the videos are not helping her for some reason. This is where she is stuck : Graphs and Functions > Linear Functions > Direct Variation Can anyone advise or give me a resource?

I love essential oils and find them useful. I HATE when people jump onto an MLM train and bombard everyone they know with their new 'business'!

I am so sorry that you are having to face this. We had to put down our sheltie last April, he was 14, and it was the hardest thing that I ever had to do. When it was over though I did feel a sense of relief and I knew that I made the right choice. His quality of life was gone and trying to keep him going was for my own personal benefit...not wanting to make that hard decision. Best of luck and lots of hugs to you!

Thank you so much. you all have really put my mind at ease!

Jenn, I have asked similar questions, but this one is specifically about meeting accredited standards...and feeling inadequate! I am looking at her high school plan more earnestly now and wondering if I am truly capable of planning and tracking it all. Both U of Utah and Indiana U are schools that we would like to consider...of course DD's plan is to go straight into a company. My goal is to make sure she is prepared for college if that is what needs to happen. Indiana's website states: High school graduation You must earn a diploma from an accredited high school (or must have completed the Indiana High School Equivalency Diploma) to be eligible for admission consideration. Students who are homeschooled or attend an alternative school should submit credentials that demonstrate equivalent levels of achievement and ability. Academic preparation Applicants should complete at least 34 credits of college-preparatory courses, including: • 8 credits (semesters) of English, such as literature, grammar, composition, and journalism • 7 credits (semesters) of mathematics, including 4 credits of algebra and 2 credits of geometry (or an equivalent 6 credits of integrated algebra and geometry), and 1 credit of pre-calculus, trigonometry, or calculus • 6 credits (semesters) of social sciences, including 2 credits of U.S. history; 2 credits of world history/civilization/geography; and 2 additional credits in government, economics, sociology, history, or similar topics • 6 credits (semesters) of sciences, including at least 4 credits of laboratory sciences: biology, chemistry, or physics • 4 credits (semesters) of world languages • 3 or more credits (semesters) of additional college-preparatory courses; additional mathematics credits are recommended for students intending to pursue a science degree and additional world language credits are recommended for all students When available, we encourage students to enroll in a challenging curriculum that includes dual-credit, Advanced Placement (AP), International Baccalaureate (IB), and/or Advance College Project (ACP) courses. If your high school does not offer the courses needed to meet one or more of the course requirements noted above, alternative college-preparatory courses may be substituted for those that are not available. Grades in academic classes Your cumulative GPA, as well the grades you have earned in the 34 courses required for admission, will be an important part of the application review process. If your school computes a weighted GPA and includes this GPA on your transcript, we will consider it for both the admission and scholarship processes. In fall 2014, the middle 50 percent range for GPA for admitted freshmen was 3.47–4.00. Standardized test scores IU Bloomington requires scores from the SAT and/or ACT; your scores must be sent directly from the testing agencies. We superscore, so we encourage students to test early and often. In fall 2014, the middle 50 percent range of SAT scores for admitted freshmen was 1110–1290 (critical reading and math only), and the middle 50 percent range of ACT scores was 25–30. Other decision-making factors As part of our holistic review process, we may consider supplemental information—when provided—in addition to the required materials already mentioned. We may take into account any counselor and teacher recommendations, extracurricular activities, community service, work experience, and leadership experience. If you’re a homeschooled student, we encourage you to apply to IU Bloomington! We individually evaluate homeschooled students on the same basis as students from public and private schools, using the same academic standards. The most important factors we consider are: • Curriculum (academic course work) • Transcripts ( grades and cumulative GPA) • Standardized test scores (SAT or ACT), as described in Step 1 for Freshman Applicants Transcripts We realize that the transcripts of homeschooled students may be different from those of traditional high school students. Regardless of format, your transcript should include: • All courses taken, including those in progress, and the academic year and semester in which each was taken • Assessment of performance (letter grades, percentages, portfolio commentary, etc.) and an explanation of any applicable grading scales In some cases, you may be asked to submit additional information describing your curriculum, such as detailed course descriptions and texts used. If you have completed course work concurrently at a high school or college My original question was does DD NEED to be in an accredited school? Now it appears that if it is mapped out properly and thoroughly recorded we should be fine. Right?