Anonymous
Post 04/30/2020 23:03     Subject: Re:Why some kids are happier now
I realized recently that my kids (elementary schoolers) have stopped all of their anxious habits. No more crinkling papers, biting nails, chewing on sleeves/zippers, etc. I think part of it is some anxiety with the other kids, but I think a lot of it is that they are getting regular breaks and a lot more exercise.
Anonymous
Post 04/30/2020 22:51     Subject: Why some kids are happier now
I have one child that is an introvert and one that is an extrovert. One is very happy right now, the other is just miserable.
Anonymous
Post 04/30/2020 22:15     Subject: Why some kids are happier now
Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:Seen huge developmental milestones since we pulled the baby out of daycare in early March. Being around him all day has made a hugely beneficial difference in our lives.


I see you are getting some comments trying to refute what you are seeing. There are always some people on DCUM (not all) who can't admit a baby might be better off home with a parent instead of in daycare. You know your baby and you know what's going on with them better than anybody. Obviously it depends on the baby, it depends on the parent, and it depends on the daycare, but in general I totally agree with you that it is likely your baby is doing great in a one on one care situation at home with a loving parent. IN MY OPINION (not trying to start up the mommy wars) this is the ideal environment for most infants and toddlers. Also, it can be the greatest experience for a parent as well. Enjoy it!


Sure you’re not trying to start mommy wars.
Infants don’t know the difference.


Seriously?? Of course they can tell the difference.

Anonymous
Post 04/30/2020 07:55     Subject: Why some kids are happier now
Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:Seen huge developmental milestones since we pulled the baby out of daycare in early March. Being around him all day has made a hugely beneficial difference in our lives.

Babies benefit immensely from having their own “personal” adult caretaker.


x10000

And all the better when that caretaker is a parent!


Ah, I knew it wouldn't be long before the sanctimommies arrived. Some people work, sweetie. My kids don't love me any less because they went to daycare.
Anonymous
Post 04/30/2020 05:04     Subject: Why some kids are happier now
Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:My kid is asking me if he can be homeschooled.
I am very tempted. I am a single mom so have to work.
He is 10 and has a certain degree of independence.
Maybe that’s doable?



They have online homeschool products. Look at K12.com.


K12.com is like an all-in-one school that can be done at home, but there are many other options that offer more flexibility and creativity. Some ideas are listed on schoolclosures.org.


Thank you!!! Had no idea about this website.
Never wanted to homeschool, but kid seems so happy. So I need something for homeschoolers who didn’t want to be ones




What might be good for you could be terrible for your kid. Please keep his learning style in mind when making a choice.


It would be so much easier for me to NOT homeschool. But he seems to really want it. So yes I keep that in mind all right.
Anonymous
Post 04/30/2020 05:01     Subject: Why some kids are happier now
Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:My kid is asking me if he can be homeschooled.
I am very tempted. I am a single mom so have to work.
He is 10 and has a certain degree of independence.
Maybe that’s doable?



They have online homeschool products. Look at K12.com.


Saying this as a homeschooler (and BTW, k12.com is really good), it is not healthy for kids to be alone all day. Definitely homeschool if you have enough flexibility as I mentioned upthread.


He would be talking to others on zoom though...
Anonymous
Post 04/30/2020 04:57     Subject: Why some kids are happier now
Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:My kid is asking me if he can be homeschooled.
I am very tempted. I am a single mom so have to work.
He is 10 and has a certain degree of independence.
Maybe that’s doable?



They have online homeschool products. Look at K12.com.


K12.com is like an all-in-one school that can be done at home, but there are many other options that offer more flexibility and creativity. Some ideas are listed on schoolclosures.org.


Thank you!!! Had no idea about this website.
Never wanted to homeschool, but kid seems so happy. So I need something for homeschoolers who didn’t want to be ones




What might be good for you could be terrible for your kid. Please keep his learning style in mind when making a choice.
Anonymous
Post 04/30/2020 04:57     Subject: Why some kids are happier now
Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:Seen huge developmental milestones since we pulled the baby out of daycare in early March. Being around him all day has made a hugely beneficial difference in our lives.

Babies benefit immensely from having their own “personal” adult caretaker.


Having my son in full time daycare since he was 4 mos old (he’s 10yo now) is one of my biggest regrets in life. It was what I thought was right at the time, and not going back to work wasn’t a financial option for me. I’ll always wonder if the challenging parts of my child are due to that decision.


No no no!! Please! I am the PP who made the comment about the personal caretaker. My kid was with me until preschool and became challenging when he started K and has his quirks ever since. Go figure.
I regret not redshirting him. But then in the long run it all evens out!
Anonymous
Post 04/30/2020 04:54     Subject: Why some kids are happier now
Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:My kid is asking me if he can be homeschooled.
I am very tempted. I am a single mom so have to work.
He is 10 and has a certain degree of independence.
Maybe that’s doable?



They have online homeschool products. Look at K12.com.


K12.com is like an all-in-one school that can be done at home, but there are many other options that offer more flexibility and creativity. Some ideas are listed on schoolclosures.org.


Thank you!!! Had no idea about this website.
Never wanted to homeschool, but kid seems so happy. So I need something for homeschoolers who didn’t want to be ones
Anonymous
Post 04/30/2020 04:52     Subject: Why some kids are happier now
Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:My kid is asking me if he can be homeschooled.
I am very tempted. I am a single mom so have to work.
He is 10 and has a certain degree of independence.
Maybe that’s doable?



They have online homeschool products. Look at K12.com.

He does well with with online live lessons but is not great with self- paced stuff...
Anonymous
Post 04/30/2020 04:50     Subject: Why some kids are happier now
Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:My kid is asking me if he can be homeschooled.
I am very tempted. I am a single mom so have to work.
He is 10 and has a certain degree of independence.
Maybe that’s doable?


I want to encourage you, but only if you can make a plan where he wouldn't be alone all day, every day. Do you have any flexibility in your schedule? Could you drive him to a co-op and work in the car or at the library a few hours a week?

Thank you!
I am currently laid off and have no idea what my next job will be. It’s weird in that some of the jobs are fairly flexible in my field while others aren’t.
Anonymous
Post 04/29/2020 22:29     Subject: Why some kids are happier now
My 10 year old misses his friends. He's very sociable. He cant use video chat the right way. It's awkward to him.
I don't care to return to the office. So much traffic in cyber space, things are slowing down, but that's not cause by me.
We ate out of our minds when we can't go anywhere.
Every cough, chills and sniffle heightens my awareness and I pray I don't get sick.
Many plus and minuses.
Anonymous
Post 04/29/2020 22:12     Subject: Why some kids are happier now
No I don’t enjoy it because my inlaws have come to visit is for the week and there’s no place to escape to. Help! My mil is a crazy, controlling narcissist!
Anonymous
Post 04/29/2020 20:27     Subject: Re:Why some kids are happier now
My 7th grader is happier with remote learning: No bullies in class, corridors, .. and he actually manages homeworks pretty well.
Also on video games/phone pretty much all day long (between classes) with friends.
I enjoy the "togetherness" while it lasts...

Anonymous
Post 04/29/2020 20:22     Subject: Why some kids are happier now
Wish school was from 9 to 1 pm with an option on 1-2 hour recess at the end.