Nola Redd's comments

A little Bit of Charlotte Mason - Blog Entry

26 Jan 2007 04:07 PM

Hmm, I didn't realize the Charlotte Mason method focused so much on reading. With my bookworm daughter, I may have to take a good long look at that! We're still really relaxed, and I'm trying to figure out what works for my kids. Apparently I need to do some more research!

College Courses and the Homeschooler: Dual Enrollment - Blog Entry

26 Jan 2007 04:02 PM

This one I had never heard of. Thanks so much for the thought-provoking article!

College Classes and the Homeshooler: Advanced Placement - Blog Entry

26 Jan 2007 02:07 PM

I'm willing to bet that most state schools won't; private schools tend to be a bit more snobbish at times.

Why Marry the Same Person Twice? - Blog Entry

26 Jan 2007 02:00 PM

My parents divorced in '83 or '84 when my sister and I were kids. Since then, my mom has divorced once; my dad remarried twice and was once divorced, once widowed. My mom isn't actually interested in marriage anymore (she was divorced once before marrying dad), but my mom is interested in my mom. They are very close friends, and I think they might actually get back together if they weren't three states apart. My dh's family thinks it is "obvious that they are still in love". Who knows? Maybe they'll Parent Trap, years after my sister and I gave up! LOL

Homeschooling while pregnant - Blog Entry

26 Jan 2007 08:36 AM

I totally got that Valorie. I was completely amazed at what your son can do. My DD tends towards more of a gifted reader than a math/science type anyway, she taught herself to read while I was trying not to push her, LOL. I was just totally floored to read your son was 5! It's amazing to look at various talents and abilities kids have, and how they develop when you let them.

Amtrak Schools on Trains Program Open to Homeschoolers - Blog Entry

26 Jan 2007 08:32 AM

That is so awesome! Do they have any requirements for proof of ID? We are up in the northeast, and I may have to connect with a homeschooling group just to get the discounted rate! LOL. I'll have to wait another year or two for my kids to get a bit older, though, since my first two are only 5 and 4. But I know they would love this!

College Classes and the Homeshooler: Advanced Placement - Blog Entry

26 Jan 2007 08:30 AM

I remember the stress that came with my AP tests. They were all taken in the same one or two week period of time. I think those suckers were even worse than the standardized finals!

On a side note, not all schools, especially private schools, accept full marks for AP or community college courses. Getting Agnes Scott, there in Atlanta, to take my AP courses was like pulling teeth; for my Calculus I had to take the second semester of Calc and pass with a C or higher (which I did) to get the AP credit to count. I had several friends with community or state college courses that they flat out would not accept; you had to get summer courses from home preapproved. So you may want to make sure your college of choice accepts them. On the other hand, both make for great transcript builders!

Count Your Blessings - Blog Entry

26 Jan 2007 08:16 AM

I am still thanking Heavenly Father several times a day that everything turned out so well. Thanks for commenting!

Top 10 Things You Don't Want to Hear From Your Kids During Sacrament - Blog Entry

26 Jan 2007 08:13 AM

Kids have such a talent for embarressment, it's too bad we can't market it! I'm glad you enjoyed it!

Let's Be Honest About Formula vs. Breast Milk - Blog Entry

25 Jan 2007 10:25 PM

Mary Ann, I nursed all three of my kids until about the one year mark. I, too, got the 'when are you going to wean', 'isn't it time for solids' comments from both families. Comments like that always tempt me to pull one side out and start shooting ;)