tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-598841562237715955.post9072484616802174041..comments2024-03-22T03:02:50.755-07:00Comments on Almost Unschoolers: Unschooling Panic DisorderAn Almost Unschooling Momhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07784076035361200243noreply@blogger.comBlogger33125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-598841562237715955.post-36655444822126739702012-12-22T09:04:15.016-08:002012-12-22T09:04:15.016-08:00I can relate to what you're saying. I homescho...I can relate to what you're saying. I homeschooled 16 yrs beck before the internet. :) I like the label 'almost unschooler'.<br />I'm now teaching in a small, Christian school (which was a stretch for this 'almost unschooler'!) and am so thankful my own children didn't have to go to any school, even a Christian one. I wish my students could be homeschooled! Keep on doing what you're doing. Your children will turn out to be fine, productive members of society. :)Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-598841562237715955.post-5272247360908065352012-03-22T20:45:54.016-07:002012-03-22T20:45:54.016-07:00love this post! i just found your blog via Mama 3 ...love this post! i just found your blog via Mama 3 Blessings and I am totally enjoying it! i was attracted to the name: "almost" unschoolers. this is so our family.<br />lord bless you and your lovely family!JuRitahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12127219015649303620noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-598841562237715955.post-74921595928863126452011-09-09T09:54:07.439-07:002011-09-09T09:54:07.439-07:00I like you!!! I wish I'd had your wisdom when ...I like you!!! I wish I'd had your wisdom when I was suffering UPD back in the day. I just waded through, avoiding most of the negatives & seeking to be reassured by the One who'd given me the task. And now, He's given us another chance (a third child when the other 2 were 14 & 16!) & I'm looking at beginning at home again. Knowing the internet has changed so much since the 90's, I have been looking online for pre-school/Kinder plans & lessons (she's 4 now, in case you gather the mistaken impression that I am starting this search super early!!). Pinterest (you never know what God will use!) led me to you & your encouragement! Thanks for letting your weak moments be seen so that others can know they are not alone!Jenna S.noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-598841562237715955.post-25170681196396317872011-07-07T04:44:58.094-07:002011-07-07T04:44:58.094-07:00Awesome, awesome, awesome post! Have you been loo...Awesome, awesome, awesome post! Have you been looking at our homeschool this past year? lol We just finished our first year and I'm afraid I had/have a chronic case of HPD. I'm totally sharing this post. Just found your blog today. Love it! <br /><br />Blessings,<br />Kellywvugradshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02816521844656421830noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-598841562237715955.post-54967554232268992812011-03-15T21:59:26.081-07:002011-03-15T21:59:26.081-07:00What a great post. I'm a second generation hs...What a great post. I'm a second generation hs-er and can totally remember my mom having these moments (and they were state hs leaders, writers of curriculum, etc...). We were pretty relaxed, but she still did periodic testing just to get an idea of where we were doing. Once we figured out how to fill in the bubbles correctly, we did just fine! :) <br /><br />You'd think that since I've had the benefit of a wonderful education like this that I wouldn't have those moments, but I do too.<br /><br />And yes, I try to remain calm and wait until I can think rationally before making any big decisions. :)Heather@Cultivated Liveshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17141323325746602171noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-598841562237715955.post-32437824780273602222011-03-13T11:55:37.212-07:002011-03-13T11:55:37.212-07:00Wow! Was just browsing through to look for easy ba...Wow! Was just browsing through to look for easy bake oven recipes, and found your blog...which led me to the "UPD" post! I, too, am a homeschooler, and it's good to know that I'm not completely insane...in fact rather normal for a "homeschooler"...ha haJessica Shocknoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-598841562237715955.post-78999021383334924282011-03-09T12:09:43.050-08:002011-03-09T12:09:43.050-08:00This is a very timely post! Truly honey for the so...This is a very timely post! Truly honey for the soul, thanks for sharing.Wendy@arrowsinourfisthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03493370324087981830noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-598841562237715955.post-73365081732689095652011-03-07T11:35:57.875-08:002011-03-07T11:35:57.875-08:00Natalie - Slow breathing is okay - but peace that ...Natalie - Slow breathing is okay - but peace that passes understanding is better :)An Almost Unschooling Momhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07784076035361200243noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-598841562237715955.post-19021165717032260972011-03-07T10:59:20.913-08:002011-03-07T10:59:20.913-08:00I had to laugh at the link to Billy Graham. Do you...I had to laugh at the link to Billy Graham. Do you think UPD is so bad that it might make even secular homeschoolers seek help from Christ? Slow breathing might help too!Natalie PlanetSmartyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03531558038661679151noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-598841562237715955.post-30981309793822976812011-03-07T03:49:37.635-08:002011-03-07T03:49:37.635-08:00this post was SO timely for me to read this mornin...this post was SO timely for me to read this morning. i just sat at the kitchen table with my husband last night suffering through my very own CHPD. :) after a great night of sleep, i am feeling better, and after reading your post, i am feeling renewed. THANK YOU for your encouragement! :)<br />~liz (smithical.com)~lizhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15297247211012579918noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-598841562237715955.post-20864351195577317622011-03-06T19:12:18.348-08:002011-03-06T19:12:18.348-08:00I just thought I'd add my "thanks for thi...I just thought I'd add my "thanks for this post!" to the many others...it seems we all go through the same kinds of things every now and again :0)Susanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17600694619101352923noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-598841562237715955.post-76392649484295208002011-03-06T13:50:25.693-08:002011-03-06T13:50:25.693-08:00Fabulous post and one I am sure we could read from...Fabulous post and one I am sure we could read from time to time....thanks for your great blog!Kyliehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17974687027083973218noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-598841562237715955.post-58125759881387499112011-03-06T12:07:41.475-08:002011-03-06T12:07:41.475-08:00Thank you SO much for this encouragement! I don&#...Thank you SO much for this encouragement! I don't know if these words, written by anyone else, would have such an impact. But, coming from one I consider absolutely amazing is SO encouraging to me. THANK YOU!!Livin’ The Yeh Life’s https://www.blogger.com/profile/12065469980612866633noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-598841562237715955.post-39518436255942288232011-03-06T11:24:57.630-08:002011-03-06T11:24:57.630-08:00Thank you so much for posting this, I am VERY new...Thank you so much for posting this, I am VERY new to homeschooling and have had a major breakdown AT LEAST once a week and was starting to wonder if I was cut out for all this... although I know I am not the only one its nice to be reminded of this!!sarahhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01421654078378570975noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-598841562237715955.post-32371300468569478942011-03-06T03:06:02.446-08:002011-03-06T03:06:02.446-08:00Self doubt seems to be a thief of persepctive and ...Self doubt seems to be a thief of persepctive and it stops one from recognising all of their accomplishments. I should know, self doubt sometimes tries to creep in here too.Elisehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01736379272589983153noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-598841562237715955.post-27648237598339184762011-03-05T20:52:11.771-08:002011-03-05T20:52:11.771-08:00This great and I reposted it on FB. :)!! I was in ...This great and I reposted it on FB. :)!! I was in a panic last month and almost rushed down to sign him up for a charter school 20 miles away! LOL And it was set off by a specific event from well meaning PSers... I love your blog BTW. And good to know the tests went well. I'm sure we'll be doing them. I'll look into them on-line...Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-598841562237715955.post-6401211649027882582011-03-05T20:02:53.411-08:002011-03-05T20:02:53.411-08:00I have my times of wondering do I truly still have...I have my times of wondering do I truly still have what it is going to take to homeschool Selena, in those times I go read the public school website, where they explain that throughout the year every child will read predesignated library books, take a test after finishing each book and be graded upon their accomplishments. Oh and the statement of how the Math has changed and there might be some math terminology and the way the child solves each math problem, which also is new to the teachers, so hang in there everyone is getting use to this, makes me realize I will be just fine homeschooling Selena! Just their reminders about parent conferences, parent contracts, homework every night brings me back to reality! <br /><br />You are doing a FANTASTIC job with your children!Debbiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00132185749852282347noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-598841562237715955.post-33041637634736469102011-03-05T17:57:36.194-08:002011-03-05T17:57:36.194-08:00Christy - I think I said whining and lecturing, ma...Christy - I think I said whining and lecturing, maybe some yelling - although stepping outside for a good scream might have solved the whole problem!An Almost Unschooling Momhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07784076035361200243noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-598841562237715955.post-51570761463200955422011-03-05T17:54:22.471-08:002011-03-05T17:54:22.471-08:00eavice - Sage advice! Now, if I could just find a...eavice - Sage advice! Now, if I could just find a babel fish, all my worries would be over :)An Almost Unschooling Momhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07784076035361200243noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-598841562237715955.post-28308848880097976892011-03-05T17:35:12.678-08:002011-03-05T17:35:12.678-08:00Thanks for sharing. I've gone and grabbed a t...Thanks for sharing. I've gone and grabbed a towel to keep with me since the children got the Ipad that might say "Don't Panic" in very large friendly letter. I think Arthur Dent may be my patron saint as a home schooler. <br /><br />Again thanks for helping.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-598841562237715955.post-66629622301853508792011-03-05T13:55:17.703-08:002011-03-05T13:55:17.703-08:00Great post Leah!!! So true and funny.Great post Leah!!! So true and funny.Marceehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12855799171612264803noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-598841562237715955.post-2821978649016966802011-03-05T12:55:30.905-08:002011-03-05T12:55:30.905-08:00Thank you for all those good advices! I hope to re...Thank you for all those good advices! I hope to remember when it will arrive to me!!MissKhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07509999882652285500noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-598841562237715955.post-31696762099261150812011-03-05T12:50:31.602-08:002011-03-05T12:50:31.602-08:00HA! Love it, sorry you were suffering. Must share ...HA! Love it, sorry you were suffering. Must share this post, because I think we need to hear it. ;) So glad you said Second Generations (that's me) can lament to parents. LOL<br /><br />I think to help keep this HPD at bay I've been filling in a homeschool journal so I can flip back through it to see what we've done, but I must confess I haven't done much filling in so far this year. WhoopsKendrahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14152881812204023673noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-598841562237715955.post-13408658256009114732011-03-05T10:34:11.924-08:002011-03-05T10:34:11.924-08:00I'm not surprised by your results. I do look a...I'm not surprised by your results. I do look at testing questions now and then to see if there are gaps in our knowledge. I discovered that K had a hard time distinguishing various tools for construction. So, we'll be using various tools to build a planter soon! Can't wait!Joyful Learnerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06428785096597190176noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-598841562237715955.post-38934461972687354912011-03-05T10:06:02.320-08:002011-03-05T10:06:02.320-08:00As someone who has come out of the education world...As someone who has come out of the education world tests are only informational, not for purposed of condemnation. As unschoolers they are just another piece of information about how your kids process information, not a statement about what you have or have not done. If you look at the information fairly to yourself and them, you won't panic or abuse yourself, you will understand more about your kids.<br /><br />The fact that your most unschooled performed the best is a piece of information about how he/she processes information. The others think differently.<br /><br />Your kids are truly blessed to have this rich learning environment. Not conforming to traditional measurements is not a sign to panic.Sheltie Timeshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09767754895398722143noreply@blogger.com