:lol::lol: Thanks!

Heading for econ is usually 'social science' or 'other'. Will you be starting with macroeconomics or microeconomics? What book will you be using - I think that would impact whether or not a sophomore could handle it. If sophomore has enough math and understanding of graphs, then go for it!

Will be fun to track how this goes over and is used in higher ed. Thanks for the link - heard something like this was coming and now here it is!!

Cool and Congrats! What fun and such an accomplishment.

You probably already do this but consistent use of the daily SAT question along with working a math section from the Official SAT book of practice tests (and then reviewing why she got wrong the ones she did either with you or Khan Academy are sure fire ways. Daily work is the key. If you can find it, Rocket Revolution is a good source for the 'tricks' as well as Math for the Clueless (good even for a strong math person). We got our son's scores up to a perfect score using these ways. He loved Rocker Revolution and hated doing parts of a test daily but sometimes they just have to do it. Good luck!

So sad. I always respected him for wanting to make movies his kids could enjoy. the tabloids will have a field day with this no doubt.

My family of origin was extremely sensitive to emotions and caring. My dh and his, are just like yours! Living with a 180 degree difference is very challenging. He grew up learning to back off and wait for anyone to 'recover' and doesn't know how to do anything else. His parents' parents were the same way. Hard to 'unlearn' behavior and especially difficult to create a caring and loving person coming from this background. Reach out to others instead.:grouphug:

Well said, FathertoPearl!

They grow up so, so quickly and before you can blink, poof, they are gone. Seize the opportunity to be with your son these last few years. IT's worth it! He will benefit from it too since you will provide him not only great schooling but you will cement that bond that needs to be there when he hits the blasted later teen years. You can always go back to work later, right?

Thank you ladies!! Boy, so many skills needed and used, right? Appreciate your ideas a lot.

And Long Island Iced Tea?:D

:D Love it! Thanks. Maybe I should Google Zookeeper skills too?!

Smart idea -done!

After many failed attempts at locating any threads on this via 'search', what do you describe as the key skills you use in homeschooling? What would you put on a resume under say, a summary of skills? I have launched my ds and really need to get back in the work world after homeschooling since second grade figure I need to start compiling a list of skills! Thanks for any help.

After many failed attempts at locating any threads on this via 'search', what do you describe as the key skills you use in homeschooling? What would you put on a resume under say, a summary of skills? I have launched my ds and really need to get back in the work world after homeschooling since second grade figure I need to start compiling a list of skills! Thanks for any help.

You said it! :iagree: No one prepares us for THIS stage. Ugh. SOme consolation in that we are all in it together....

Catalina Island? You could fly into Long Beach (or San Diego) and take a hovercraft over to Catalina.

:grouphug: Prayers for you and your Dad. This is not easy even IF family were supportive and your dh was home. Don't hesitate to write it all out here. Best to share and lighten the load a bit. :grouphug:

By far, whatever age they are when they begin the college application process is THE hardest simply because of all the blasted applications, Common App, financial mess etc. Very stressful time.

:grouphug::grouphug: Prayers for healing for all.

Just heard on the news that Johnny will play "Tonto" in the new Lone Ranger movie that starts filming in February in and around Santa Fe! Wonder if they need any extras that are old ladies:D

WE used the course plans and 'excellent' quarterly exams from Kolbe. They might be a way to get into the grading offering but I am not sure since when we did it, we purchased a solutions manual - cannot do that any longer, I understand.

Kinetic Books? We were quite happy with this program and it doesn't require a textbook - all online - although one is available.

Suspect someone has mentioned this but I didn't read all of the replies... Our greatest saving with electricity came from switching the breaker for the washer/dryer and using those on/off switches for all appliances so that they are not drawing electricity when not in use. HUGE savings. Remember the furnace can be switched off too in the months you are not using it.

:lol: Love humor/joke threads!