Ca is the same. High school is an all or nothing proposition. Florida has a really nice middle ground, but I think the chances of Ca creating laws like that is unlikely. Ca couldn’t afford to have all these kids enrolled. Where’s that money coming from? I’m hoping the finances of this squelch the legislature’s enthusiasm.

K, you win. But not by much. Ca currently doesn’t define homeschooling as a separate thing. We run tiny private schools around here. We have to file one form a year, no follow up after that. We need to teach the main subjects in English and keep an attendance calendar, which amounts to keeping track of absences (um, zero?). No testing.

Let me tell you, there is no more maladaptive creature on the planet than a Texan forced to live in California (which is distinctly different than a Texan who has escaped to California). I’ve known a few, and not a day goes by that they don’t mention something that’s better in Texas or worse in California. Mostly both.

Ah, you’ve been assimilated. Yeah, you couldn’t pay me a million bucks to move to Texas. And before you think that’s hyperbolic, consider that most Californians could sell their homes and buy a bigger house for cash if we moved there. Some do, but most of us don’t. Because Texas. Right now, I believe Ca’s homeschool laws are easier than or comparable to Texas. We’d like to keep it that way.

With zero hesitation. Probably starting at 6 or 7. FOR SURE by 8 it wouldn't be a second thought. I'm certain I left my oldest to watch one or more of her younger siblings at a table (or in a store) at 8. To me, asking this question of a neurotypical 10 year old suggests that there are some fears on the parental end that need to be dealt with in a healthier way. I've seen parental fears cripple children.

The fire inspection for homeschoolers bill was previously discussed and is still on the table, but I don't remember seeing mention of the 2nd bill. It basically states that they'll form a committee which will propose regulations might include home and health inspections, parent certification, and/or curriculum standards. The big permanent change in this bill is the defining of home schoolers as a separate category from private schoolers. The rest of the recommendations remain to be seen, but it makes sense that once we're defined as a separate group, we're going to get our own set of regulations. I know there's a whole lot of debate around here about what homeschool regulations should be in place so I'm not going to do a call to action here. Act as you see fit. You can find opposition info here: https://www.facebook.com/ParentsUnited4Kids/?hc_ref=ARSGwn6QzNPXOPTXTbP70jw0v8vJY09XJuxUY_xBPhn8v2Ho7SVmh3EtpmPBrLfHJis

It is SO WEIRD that you posted this because I just had a conversation with my son’s nurse about mitochondrial disease and I brought up Noah. I was wondering the same thing! I hope someone knows and can share with us.

I actually stopped watching the show. The writing has just tanked and Negan is beyond my vulgarity comfort zone. The show used to be nuanced and now it's all caricature. Dh still watches, so I'm in the room reading and half listening. I'll tune in at some points, but I'm largely just over. it.

I don't know why the IP does this. You have to add 2-3 times the amount of seasoning and salt to get good flavor. I've taken to cooking the beef first on pressure, then adding in the rest of the ingredients to slow cook for flavor. If I add them in with the pressure, they just disappear.

Because it’s all new! The nice part about the writing center is that they know all of the professors and often know what that particular prof is looking for.

Does your college have a tutoring center? Mine has a writing lab and the tutors there are super helpful.

It’s possible. That’s a theme in all of Hollywood right now. We’re going to be seeing it across the board for years to come. Penance.

When my kids were young, we went to the bedroom when they did. So, at 10 and under, we were all in our rooms by 8:30. Dh and I would usually stay up till 11 or 12 (we were young and needed less sleep). Now, he and I will often go to the bedroom before our 15yo- usually around 9. I'm generally passed out by 10:30 at the latest. So we probably got more evening alone time when they were little. In fact, I know we did, because there are plenty of nights that the teens are hanging out with us until I fall asleep. So to recap, probably about 2-3 hours a night when they were little and 1/2- 1 1/2 now. But we can go out on dates without hiring a babysitter now, so it's a wash.

His parents talked about his previous depression, so my assumption was that was it (also, Kate said something about adjusting meds). I thought it was an interesting thing to have his parents say the reason he shouldn't marry her was the depression, but Kate was clearly taking care of him in the midst of it. (in your face, parents!)

Our close friends foster and it’s the Dad who is the stay at home parent. He’s definitely alone in the car with their FD. Is this an actual rule or just something you see as a best practice?

I didn’t even think of all of those possibilities. Wow. It’s kind of sad to think of a future with no Beth. I love their relationship.

Sometimes I see listings like this and I have to admire them. Those are people who lived how they wanted to. There was no thought to resale or hgtv. And you’d always know what you could get them for Christmas!

Two of my 3 college classes feature textbooks, but only one of them is the basis for the class (math). My physio textbook is only used to enhance lectures.

I've got one in high school and he has exactly 1 textbook at home (geography/world cultures). His bio teacher uses all power points, which they have access to from home. English is using novels and handouts. Math uses in-class textbooks and take home handouts. Spanish uses online textbooks and handouts. My middle schooler has 2 textbooks at home- math and social studies. ETA- I forgot, she also has a science textbook. The only textbook that gets consistently used is math. The other 2 are sporadic. Having given my kids a K-7 education without using textbooks other than math, this seems like a pretty normal way of teaching.

It was very interesting to see where they're going next. I love, love, love the way this show threads together different time periods. As an aside, I read a book recently that did this called Commonwealth. I'm very interested in how they're projecting out to the future with Tess and Deja. Can't wait for next season.

My biggest suggestion would be to email these questions to your area director. My second suggestion would be to post this on the general curriculum board because the chat board isn't always the quickest for answering curriculum questions. My third suggestion is RUN! Run away from the big shiny light!

If I had a nickel for every time I had to get lamb amniotic fluid out of a towel..... Jk. Your life is totally alien to me, but I like hearing about it.

-there are at least 3 pairs of shoes per kid in my entryway -there is bats, gloves, hats, or other baseball gear on the couch -there is a pile of bobby pins on my bathroom counter -the trash has been taken out but the liner hasn't been replaced -there is a cup 1/4 filled with milk sitting on the table

WIthout knowing exactly what the letter said, it's hard to know if they were just letting you know- Hey, this is happening, or if they're telling you- Hey, this is your problem not ours. My very strong guess is it's the first. I got served in our driveway with papers. Dh was getting sued in a no-fault accident for 500K. Honestly, I would have loved to have gotten a letter from the ins company giving us the heads up. Instead, I came undone thinking we were on our own. In the end, there was a few months of depositions and negotiations (all with the insurance company's lawyers), and the plaintiffs settled for 10k, if I remember correctly. Your insurance company, who is liable for the first 100k, would prefer to pay as little as possible. They have a vested interest in negotiating this down. Based on your description of the accident, I doubt the driver has 100K in damages. ((((hugs)))) and prayers for you. This isn't easy to do on your own.

I would probably bring in a professional mold abatement company for at least an assessment.