http://homeschooling.today.com A day in the life... Sun, 08 Nov 2009 06:00:56 +0000 http://www.today.com/version-2.3.1 http://homeschooling.today.com/2008/05/24/are-kids-movies-getting-more-violent/#comment-5 chatobstewart Mon, 26 May 2008 19:44:29 +0000 http://homeschooling.today.com/2008/05/24/are-kids-movies-getting-more-violent/#comment-5 Again, another movie I haven't seen. But from your description, I wouldn't take my young kids - so thanks for the warning! As you know, young kids are very impressionable. As mothers, naturally, we are concerned about our kids eating healthy meals. We want them to learn good eating habits. We want our kids to be physically fit/healthy. I think about what they "feed" their minds and hearts, too. Are some of these movies or tv programs really "healthy" eating for young kids? Could a "violent" movie/program be teaching a child to embrace violence as the only solution to problems? (food for thought) You know, when my 4 kids are getting along together in peace, everyone in the family is happy! It's a good moment, day!-lol That's what I want my kids to learn - how to get along...I think all mothers do...wouldn't it be great to raise your kids in a world where people know or have been "taught" how to do just that - a "peaceful" world. It has to start some place, right? So, I want to encourage my kids to make or learn to make healthy eating choices both physically and mentally. We all enjoy sweets but if it's not limited - what eventually happens? So, what could happen (to a young person) if "violent" movies/programs aren't limited? Enough from me, thanks again for the post about the movie - Chato's wife Again, another movie I haven’t seen. But from your description, I wouldn’t take my young kids - so thanks for the warning! As you know, young kids are very impressionable. As mothers, naturally, we are concerned about our kids eating healthy meals. We want them to learn good eating habits. We want our kids to be physically fit/healthy. I think about what they “feed” their minds and hearts, too. Are some of these movies or tv programs really “healthy” eating for young kids? Could a “violent” movie/program be teaching a child to embrace violence as the only solution to problems? (food for thought) You know, when my 4 kids are getting along together in peace, everyone in the family is happy! It’s a good moment, day!-lol That’s what I want my kids to learn - how to get along…I think all mothers do…wouldn’t it be great to raise your kids in a world where people know or have been “taught” how to do just that - a “peaceful” world. It has to start some place, right? So, I want to encourage my kids to make or learn to make healthy eating choices both physically and mentally. We all enjoy sweets but if it’s not limited - what eventually happens? So, what could happen (to a young person) if “violent” movies/programs aren’t limited? Enough from me, thanks again for the post about the movie - Chato’s wife

]]> http://homeschooling.today.com/2008/05/25/piano-recital-and-forced-manners/#comment-4 chatobstewart Mon, 26 May 2008 18:35:07 +0000 http://homeschooling.today.com/2008/05/25/piano-recital-and-forced-manners/#comment-4 Hi!It's Chato's Wife again - you're right "Thank You" should be heartfelt! If not, the words are basically meaningless. Congratulations on your proud moment! Kids learn a lot from parental example. So, you must express your appreciation to them in a heartfelt way. Happy Homeschooling! Hi!It’s Chato’s Wife again - you’re right “Thank You” should be heartfelt! If not, the words are basically meaningless. Congratulations on your proud moment! Kids learn a lot from parental example. So, you must express your appreciation to them in a heartfelt way. Happy Homeschooling!

]]> http://homeschooling.today.com/2008/05/22/im-pouch-schooled/#comment-3 chatobstewart Mon, 26 May 2008 18:08:21 +0000 http://homeschooling.today.com/2008/05/22/im-pouch-schooled/#comment-3 Hi there - I'm Chato's wife replying. I haven't seen the movie but our kids love the book. As a homeschooling mother of 4, I also would feel insulted by that portrayal or should say "betrayal" of homeschooling mothers, as you described. The writer of that "anti"-homeschooling propaganda (may be that's a little harsh - lol), could be a person who was never homeschooled! The negative opinion is probably a reflection of the writer's own relationship with his/her mother or a limited opinion/perspective of the "one" homeschooling mother he/she happens to know. At the same time, of course, I could be overly sensitive cause homeschooling is close to my heart! It is important for us homeschooling mothers to laugh at ourselves too. And perhaps looking at it from anothers perspective from outside the homeschooling realm is beneficial. Perhaps, it will give all homeschooling mothers an opportunity for self-examination and improvement, if necessary! On the other hand, it really could be sending a negative message about homeschooling to millions of people. I wonder what that impact would be, if any? Now I want to see the movie! Hi there - I’m Chato’s wife replying. I haven’t seen the movie but our kids love the book. As a homeschooling mother of 4, I also would feel insulted by that portrayal or should say “betrayal” of homeschooling mothers, as you described. The writer of that “anti”-homeschooling propaganda (may be that’s a little harsh - lol), could be a person who was never homeschooled! The negative opinion is probably a reflection of the writer’s own relationship with his/her mother or a limited opinion/perspective of the “one” homeschooling mother he/she happens to know. At the same time, of course, I could be overly sensitive cause homeschooling is close to my heart! It is important for us homeschooling mothers to laugh at ourselves too. And perhaps looking at it from anothers perspective from outside the homeschooling realm is beneficial. Perhaps, it will give all homeschooling mothers an opportunity for self-examination and improvement, if necessary! On the other hand, it really could be sending a negative message about homeschooling to millions of people. I wonder what that impact would be, if any? Now I want to see the movie!

]]> http://homeschooling.today.com/2008/05/14/looking-for-live-trap-for-the-raccoon-living-under-house/#comment-2 Ted Sat, 24 May 2008 03:28:16 +0000 http://homeschooling.today.com/2008/05/14/looking-for-live-trap-for-the-raccoon-living-under-house/#comment-2 did you find a solution? did you find a solution?

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