First day!

[Teddy001]

Originally Posted by Criceto_Hamstery

I was home schooled too. Home schooling is much rarer in the UK than in the US. Other children used to ask me did I not miss seeing my friends and socialising but I loved being home schooled. I didn't do too badly out of it bearing in mind my occupation now is a senior architect with my own construction company that I built from nothing that is currently making £400,000 a year. Your daughter will do very well at home schooling because you are getting 1-2-1 attention and learning, and you can improve on your flaws and grow with your strengths. I wish both of you the best of luck.

What an inspiration, you are!.. Congrats on your success.. I've learned just in 2 days of homeschooling, this is the best choice for my daughter. It's going very smoothly, although I'm sure there will be challenges along the way- you are correct, in that, I can give my daughter 1-1 attention, and work at her pace, review materials she may not understand, and stop at anytime, to give her more examples, and teaching. WE are enjoying our school time. Socializing, we are part of a few homeschool groups in my area, in which parents co-op plan outings, and play groups for children. It's a busy calendar if one chose to partake in the many activities and get togethers offered. best to you and ongoing success of your business, that's wonderful !

[Teddy001]

Originally Posted by Esmy

Wow, she's gone through a lot! If it's stressed induced though, she has a long road ahead of her! I'm thinking about social activities with other kids when kids aren't so nice, teenage years, and later jobs! Glad she is doing well!! Did they say she'll grow out of it?

Yes- it's been an journey.. Children do not have the ability ( maturity) to filter, decompress, when they feel extreme anxiety, which ends in stress, thus internalize the stress, to anxiety or vice versa, which causes, the body produce, stomach acid, rapid heart rate, high blood pressure, hyperventilation, which in turn can lead to black out, fainting, vomiting and ulcers. In adults it's called IBS, however my daughter was given IBS medication, that for adults after a few doses, works very quickly- she did not get any relief from taking the IBS medication, nor the acid reflex meds- that's why she was referred to an cognitive behavioral counselor, whom, works with children, in which medication has no effect, teaching relaxation therapy, breathing therapy, and therapy on teaching kids understanding of the pain, cause and effects, coping skills that a child can relate to. My daughter was causing self inflected pain, to defuse her stomach pain, by, scratching her arm, very hard, durning the pain flare ups.. That was her way of coping . Although she has been given prescription pain medication, it had adverse side effects when she took them, and basically was a " zombie". I wanted a way for my daughter to be non medicated, if at all possible, as the medications were adding to her issues..( side effects). Her therapist has been instrumental with helping my daughter, in so many ways. My daughter is 9 yo, but her condition started at 8 yo .
With therapy I'm hopeful she will learn self administered therapeutic guided practices to at least minimize her stress, anxiety that she can use for the rest of her life..

[Teddy001]

Originally Posted by fluffydd

That sounds like a great first day. It must be lovely for your daughter to be pain free and a relief for you too. She's been through so much. It very sweet that she spent her break preparing things for the hammies

Thank you... It's such a relief.. Yes, our hammies have been part of her therapy, which takes her mind off her pain- and brings her much comfort and happiness..

[Teddy001]

Originally Posted by shoshannah

I'm homeschooled too! I was also very affected by the pressure of public school and got multiple chest pains. They've decreased since i've been homeschooled which is great! I'm taking my english literature gcse in 2 weeks but im also taking it 2 years earlier than everyone else in my year! It's great to hear your daughter is much more relaxed at home i think you made the right choice!

Nice to meet you , and nice to know my daughters not the only one school has affected her medically.. Congrats!! You are a few years ahead, I can see you worked very hard. Best to you and you will do very well on your test- xx

[Teddy001]

Originally Posted by RedSky

Sounds like you have a very bright and caring girl, you should be super proud.
Such a shame she has been through so much and shocking that neither school could work with you to achieve the goal you wanted.
I hope you both do well with the home schooling.

Thank you.. I'm very proud of her. Yes, it's a shame about the school, but maybe it just was not to be.. Thanks, again

[Teddy001]

Originally Posted by NiceCrocs

I always wanted to be homeschooled when I was in school, due to being severely bullied and struggling with classes for years, but my parents wouldn't hear a word of it.

I managed to graduate, but only just. I still wonder what could have been

Good on you for getting your daughter out of that toxic environment

I'm so sorry... What horrible experience for you, bullying is never ok! I'm sorry your parents didn't consider homeschooling, there are very good programs available. Congrats on graduating!

[Teddy001]

Day 2, today- school ended at noon today.. The subjects taught today, bible, history, reading and science. We will have refresher with flash cards, memorization on multiplications, practice with telling time ( on a clock) and measurements, kg, liters, inches ect. She scored 100% on all subject tests today.

[Zoopism]

I am glad to hear your daughter is not unwell x She sounds like a sweetheart an doesn't deserve that.
I hope whatever happens that you are both happy and hammy infested

[shoshannah]

Originally Posted by Teddy001

Nice to meet you , and nice to know my daughters not the only one school has affected her medically.. Congrats!! You are a few years ahead, I can see you worked very hard. Best to you and you will do very well on your test- xx

Thank you very much! I wish the best for you and your daughter too! I believe you've given her a great opportunity not only to excel in her studies but also in new experiences!

[HollyHamster]

I've seen commercials on TV for a homeschooling program that is free, and is mostly done online, but there are standard materials, like books and such, that are used. Its called K-12 or something, and is part of the public school system. Its also self paced.

I know that its only one of many home school options, though.