okiesoandso

@okiesoandso (14)

United States • Age 64

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How to find/start a homeschool co-op?

hsmom2boys @hsmom2boys (134) • United States 23 Mar 07

I currently have a homeschool yahoo group that's slowly coming together, but I'd like it to be more than just weekly park get togethers. I'd like to try to have other group members get together for actual lessons and maybe even...

piano lessons

homeschooler

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okiesoandso I'm a member of a homeschool co-op that started up exactly one year ago this month. It took time during the summer months to get everything organized. We were sponsored by another co-op that met at the same church. Basically, ground rules were decided,...

6 Apr 07

Home School Co-ops

okiesoandso @okiesoandso (14) • United States 6 Apr 07

I became involved in a homeschool co-op this year with my three younger children. It has been a great learning experience for everyone. Our co-op has a leadership team of five experienced homeschool moms who manage and handle all...

home school

homeschool

Chores....do your kids have any?

daycarepal @daycarepal (1998) • United States 1 Apr 07

Do your kids have chores that they are responsible for? How did you decide which chores your child would do? Also, do your children get paid to do their chores?

chores

kids

pay

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okiesoandso My children help out a lot around the house. Both inside and out. We have 5 acres so there's always mowing etc. going on! My children are older but have been doing chores since they were 4 or 5 years old. They now can run the house if I'm not available. My...

2 Apr 07

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What do you think about homeschooling?

mrumley @mrumley (33) • United States 27 Mar 07

Hi, I was wondering what the general consensus is about homeschooling children. I have a one year old now, so I have plenty of time to decide. I know that there are a lot of co-op groups available now that help the kids...

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okiesoandso I have homeschooled my children for 16 years and counting, graduated three and have a junior in high school, kindergarten and preschooler. I'll be doing it for awhile yet. I have found homeschooling to be a hard but more than worthwhile job. My children who...

31 Mar 07

What is the worst part of your day as a mom?

ajwalthall @ajwalthall (30) • United States 30 Mar 07

I think having to cook supper is the worst part of the day! What do you hate the worst of things you have to do every day?

day

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okiesoandso The thing I dread most everyday is having to wakeup around 5:00 am because I never manage to get to bed before midnight most nights!

31 Mar 07

At what age would you/did you have children?

fatteh_kateh @fatteh_kateh (187) • Australia 31 Mar 07

I am curious, Although I am quite young, I believe my partner and I are both mentally and psyically ready for having children (Not that we want any just yet) I mean, We have been together for three years, getting married soon,...

children

family

parenting

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okiesoandso I had my first child at 25 by the time I was 30 I had my fourth child. I always knew I wanted children and a large family because I have 7 siblings. Four to me wasn't a big family. When I was 41 and 44 I had my last two children. I still am very active with my...

31 Mar 07

Down Syndrome

loveable26 @loveable26 (286) • United States 3 Mar 07

My best friends baby was just diagnosed with down syndrome does anyone have any advice or been in this situation ???

down syndrome

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okiesoandso My youngest daughter has Down Syndrome. I was "flagged" during pregnancy but further "Level II" testing didn't indicate anything not even the three significant holes in her heart. Down Syndrome was suspected after birth which was good because of her heart...

30 Mar 07

A stay at home mom about to lose her marbles!!!!!!

Saskmommy @Saskmommy (55) • Canada 28 Mar 07

I am a stay at home mom to my two wonderful children. I am very blessed to be able to watch my children grow.. However, I feel like I am failing my family.. I am become sick of staying at home all of the time, while my hubby works...

had children

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okiesoandso I've been a SAHM for over 20 years. It's not an easy job but it is rewarding, though there are those times you wonder!One thing I found that helped was to have the children have a quiet time everyday(used to be naptime). They are to remain in their rooms/beds...

30 Mar 07

I really want another baby!!

mgmagana @mgmagana (3618) • United States 29 Mar 07

I want another baby, I'm 25, we have a 7yr. old, 3 yr. old, and 19 mo. old. My husband says no, because we have 2 boys and 1 girl. I do have to start working in 2 yrs, because we have to

baby

child

pregnant

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okiesoandso As a mother who had her first child at age 25 and then had number 4 when she was 30, I know you and your husband should be on the same wavelength when it comes to increasing your family. For years after the fourth child I wanted another baby so badly but my...

30 Mar 07

Home Schooling....Good Idea?

Erilyn @Erilyn (3020) • United States 15 Mar 07

I have been trying to decide wether or not to homeschool my 14 year old daughter. Since about 5th grade I have had nothing but problems with her running her mouth constantly, being disruptive and generally unruly. Now she is in...

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okiesoandso Check with your local library for books on homeschooling. See if there are any support groups in your area or state. If there are any homeschool conventions near you this spring and summer, try to go to one. Don't buy anything, unless you know for certain what...

29 Mar 07

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Do You Think People that Home School Should have to be tested to qualify

onabreak2 @onabreak2 (1161) • United States 19 Mar 07

Well I do. I know people that are home schooling their kids that are dumber then dirt in some departments. How can they teach their children when they dont even know themselves. Are they learning along with the kids. It seems...

home schooling

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okiesoandso Home schooling is a privilege and a right of parents. The mandatory testing of home school parents wouldn't prove anything about their ability to teach. Teachers in my state have taken their mandatory tests and FAILED; teachers who have been teaching for...

29 Mar 07

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Do you read to your kids?

moonmagick @moonmagick (1458) • United States 29 Mar 07

I have a 7 month old baby. He and I have been making a weekly trip to the library since he was 3 weeks old. He already recognizes books when he sees them. He has several board books and cloth books, and those are among his...

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okiesoandso I have six children, ranging in age from 3yo to 22yo, I have read to them since infancy at least 30 minutes everyday. The two youngest are read to for at least 45 minutes daily. I believe the daily reading and having books available to "read" have caused all...

29 Mar 07

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