I don't even think in terms of "school years" any more! My dh is getting together a Linux computer so we can play around with Drupal, and create a "social...
Topic tonight: What's in a name? Have you created a name for your homeschool? A name for your support group? Do your kids or group love to wear similar shirts?...
I'm a brand new member and would like to know how other parents have dealt with the transition into empty nest and finishing homeschooling the youngest. I...
Welcome, unfortnatly this is a very, very quiet group. I joined for the same reasons as you. I have had my youngest out of the house for just a few months. It...
Deb, Welcome to the list. I'm looking forward to reading the replies to your introduction. My only child, Christopher, will graduate next year; I started...
Hi Ladies, Yes, this is a quiet group... but that could be a good thing. I too home schooled my kids for over 13 years. As each one graduated (I have 3) it...
Hi Ladies! Wanted to share a tip my friend gave me. Since our state considers a home school a private school, upon registering with the state you are assigned...
Hi Deb, While this is a quiet group, we do all just in and welcome new members and help them make the transition. Then we all get so busy there isn't time to...
Hi Deb, I think this is the very hardest part of parenting - much worse than terrible twos or hormonal teens. My older son (21) left home two years ago, when...
Hello, I love this thread...yes everytime a child leaves home it is a difficult transition. My hardest has been when my 19 dd married last April and moved to...
I've been mom for 30yrs - homeschooled all 3 children- 24yrs of homeschooling- last one just left in Feb. living with friend but is planning on going into the...
... Linda, Welcome to the list. I'm not retired yet, but have already started feeling the pangs of it. -- Sew soon, Mary www.phea.net advocating freedom for...
I've reeeeeally missed homeschooling since my last one graduated in May '07. But, it looks like I may be doing it again in a few years. Two weeks ago my...
Oh Judy... I don't even know what to say. I've considered homeschooling grandchildren myself, but like this? Dear God. ... -- Celebrating Jesus! Tammy Cardwell...
Judy- I am very sorry about your daughter. It is wonderful you can move near your son and be of comfort to him. Enjoy the grandbaby. Lynda- IN. * `·-* ......
Thank you Tammy. I know... there just isn't anything to say. I would have so much prefered to help Lisa homeschool Kristin rather than do it myself. Don't...
Thank you Lynda. Yes, I am so grateful that we are in a position where we could move down here to be with my son and help get him through all of this. And I...
Welcome Linda, Just got back from singing at the funeral of an elderly black neighbor who played a huge role helping our city to become the first in the nation...
Oh, {{{{{Judy}}}}} I'm so sorry to hear about your daughter-in-law. I'm glad to hear you were able to move close to help your son in his hour of need, andto be...
We graduated our youngest May, 2007. Our 2 older graduated from college last May, too. Things are quite different now. I had been working some while our son...
Hi Cathleen I must confess to attending a few park days since my "retirement." There is something about just spending an afternoon under a shady tree with a...
Our two granddaughters are being homeschooled in Seattle. Even though our youngest is now 18 and out from under that particular umbrella, I love going to the...
There are so many ways to stay connected to the homeschool community. If you are helping with a conference, you are relieving an active homeschooler from doing...
Susan- I never thought of Homeschool convention. that would be good idea. I am helping with a group of homeschool doing some team teaching in geography....
Just got back from seeing Mama Mia at the movie theatre. If you need some inspiration that 55-60 year olds can still look sexy and energetic, this is the film...
Hi. I am Jeanne Love, homeschooling in Iowa. I recognize a couple of people here, hooray! I am not retired..yet. But my oldest is going to college tomorrow....