Karin, I don't have a girl nor are we anywhere near puberty yet, but I do have a very, very emotional boy. We still have issues with crying and hysterics. We don't deal with fighting as much (yet?). What we've done with Huck is explain to him that he can't go all out in any public place. He needs to wait until we reach a safe area, usually the car or a secluded corner. Then he's free to let it out. I don't know if that would be applicable to your situation, but the idea of acceptable/unacceptable places works well for us in that aspect. We've also spent lots of time role playing and discussing how other kids interpret the things he says and his delivery. Right now because he's so young, I still supervise a lot when he's around other kids. I don't intervene, however, unless he's getting super bossy or mean. I try to let him work it out on his own. Not sure if this is what you're looking for, but hope it helps anyway.

Thanks, nmoira. If I don't get a great response here, I'll post over on the curriculum board and get back to you. I'll definitely check out your suggestions. Cheers

I'd like to start Spanish in the fall with Huck. We will be continuing Latin for Children. The above thread got me thinking. I should probably start asking around, huh? LOL So, that said, we like LFC and it works for us. I'd like something with a similar format if possible. Any suggestions? Oh, and I'm hoping I become a larvae with this one too. I'm not just visiting, I'm not, I'm not, I'm not! :)

We started Latin for Children this year and really like it. I like the organization of the book, I think. Plus, this is the first time in latin for me as well and it's been easy for me to learn along with them. We use the history book and watch the DVD but my son finds the girls a bit silly. It's a boy thing, I think. HTH

Hi All! Still trying to figure out the new format, but I'm sure I'll get it. I, too, am grateful for no spam. I have 2 boys. "Huck" is 7 1/2. He's ahead 3-5 years in most subjects, the hightest being math. He loves science and latin too. "Tom" will be 5 in a couple weeks and has very little interest in school related subjects but loves reptiles and amphibians and came name many species I have never even seen before. He's flying through Singapore EB so I have a feeling he's more gifted than he's letting on. Either way is fine with me. Except for the year Huck spent in preschool, we've always taught at home. We love SOTW but have taken a break as we're in the 4th year and many kind people on this board gave me a head's up that it was a bit on the violent/sad side. So, we're spending this year reading and learning about interesting and notable figures of the last century and having a blast! LFC has been a hit in our house too. Glad to see you all here! Once I figure out the picture thing, I'll try to get mine up there. It's nice to connect faces with names. Cheers.