Eileen

I'd love to hear from those of you who successfully homeschool more than 2
children and also work at home.

I have four daughters and will likely be homeschooling the youngest three.
I have been running a part-time childcare program three days per week out of
my home. I also write and publish a monthly program for providers and
homeschoolers. I am considering stopping the childcare but will definitely
continue the writing. I worry that I will be taking on too much and I do not
want the girls to feel like I am not focused on them or their schooling.

I look forward to hearing any pearls of wisdom.

xoxo



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Arp Laszlo

Does an almost WAHD count?

Arp

On Wed, Jul 2, 2008 at 9:10 PM, Eileen <estraiton@...> wrote:

> I'd love to hear from those of you who successfully homeschool more than
> 2
> children and also work at home.
>
> I have four daughters and will likely be homeschooling the youngest three.
> I have been running a part-time childcare program three days per week out
> of
> my home. I also write and publish a monthly program for providers and
> homeschoolers. I am considering stopping the childcare but will definitely
> continue the writing. I worry that I will be taking on too much and I do
> not
> want the girls to feel like I am not focused on them or their schooling.
>
> I look forward to hearing any pearls of wisdom.
>
> xoxo
>
> <http://www.littleacornlearning.com/> Little Acorn Learning
>
> Monthly Nature Guides for Childcare and Homeschool
>
> <http://eileensplace.blogspot.com/> Our Blog
>
> [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]
>
>
>



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barbara emrich

I'm just curious? Isn't this a list for unschoolers, not homeschoolers? Do
people use the terms interchangeably on this list? I find there to be a
significant difference....
Barb

On Wed, Jul 2, 2008 at 6:10 PM, Eileen <estraiton@...> wrote:

> I'd love to hear from those of you who successfully homeschool more than
> 2
> children and also work at home.
>
> I have four daughters and will likely be homeschooling the youngest three.
> I have been running a part-time childcare program three days per week out
> of
> my home. I also write and publish a monthly program for providers and
> homeschoolers. I am considering stopping the childcare but will definitely
> continue the writing. I worry that I will be taking on too much and I do
> not
> want the girls to feel like I am not focused on them or their schooling.
>
> I look forward to hearing any pearls of wisdom.
>
> xoxo
>
> <http://www.littleacornlearning.com/> Little Acorn Learning
>
> Monthly Nature Guides for Childcare and Homeschool
>
> <http://eileensplace.blogspot.com/> Our Blog
>
> [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]
>
>
>


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Sandra Dodd

-=-I'm just curious? Isn't this a list for unschoolers, not
homeschoolers? Do
people use the terms interchangeably on this list? I find there to be a
significant difference....-=-



You're right. It's possible that those who are working and
unschooling would have ideas for someone working and homeschooling
more formally.

It's worth leaving it to see, but it's also worth the reminder that
the discussion should lean toward unschooling and not toward
curriculum-talk.



Sandra

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Eileen

YES of course!!!



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Monthly Nature Guides for Childcare and Homeschool

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From: [email protected] [mailto:[email protected]]
On Behalf Of Arp Laszlo
Sent: Wednesday, July 02, 2008 11:09 PM
To: [email protected]
Subject: Re: [AlwaysLearning] WAHM Homeschoolers?



Does an almost WAHD count?

Arp

On Wed, Jul 2, 2008 at 9:10 PM, Eileen <estraiton@charter.
<mailto:estraiton%40charter.net> net> wrote:

> I'd love to hear from those of you who successfully homeschool more than
> 2
> children and also work at home.
>
> I have four daughters and will likely be homeschooling the youngest three.
> I have been running a part-time childcare program three days per week out
> of
> my home. I also write and publish a monthly program for providers and
> homeschoolers. I am considering stopping the childcare but will definitely
> continue the writing. I worry that I will be taking on too much and I do
> not
> want the girls to feel like I am not focused on them or their schooling.
>
> I look forward to hearing any pearls of wisdom.
>
> xoxo
>
> <http://www.littleac <http://www.littleacornlearning.com/>
ornlearning.com/> Little Acorn Learning
>
> Monthly Nature Guides for Childcare and Homeschool
>
> <http://eileensplace <http://eileensplace.blogspot.com/> .blogspot.com/>
Our Blog
>
> [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]
>
>
>

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Arp Laszlo

I can describe a bit how my unschooling WAHD action goes, with a 3yr old & a
5 yr old:

1) Realize that getting more than 4 hours of actual work done is near
impossible
2) Being requested to come see something or read a book is to be expected,
at least twice an hour at minimum
3) If the kids are asleep or engaged in an activity, get as much work done
as possible!
4) Count my blessings that my wonderful wife helps to engage the kids and
allow me to work


Arp

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On Thu, Jul 3, 2008 at 10:39 PM, Eileen <estraiton@...> wrote:

> YES of course!!!
>
>
> <http://www.littleacornlearning.com/> Little Acorn Learning
>
> Monthly Nature Guides for Childcare and Homeschool
>
> <http://eileensplace.blogspot.com/> Our Blog
>
> _____
>
> From: [email protected] <AlwaysLearning%40yahoogroups.com>[mailto:
> [email protected] <AlwaysLearning%40yahoogroups.com>]
> On Behalf Of Arp Laszlo
> Sent: Wednesday, July 02, 2008 11:09 PM
> To: [email protected] <AlwaysLearning%40yahoogroups.com>
> Subject: Re: [AlwaysLearning] WAHM Homeschoolers?
>
> Does an almost WAHD count?
>
> Arp
>
> On Wed, Jul 2, 2008 at 9:10 PM, Eileen <estraiton@charter.
> <mailto:estraiton%40charter.net <estraiton%2540charter.net>> net> wrote:
>
> > I'd love to hear from those of you who successfully homeschool more than
> > 2
> > children and also work at home.
> >
> > I have four daughters and will likely be homeschooling the youngest
> three.
> > I have been running a part-time childcare program three days per week out
> > of
> > my home. I also write and publish a monthly program for providers and
> > homeschoolers. I am considering stopping the childcare but will
> definitely
> > continue the writing. I worry that I will be taking on too much and I do
> > not
> > want the girls to feel like I am not focused on them or their schooling.
> >
> > I look forward to hearing any pearls of wisdom.
> >
> > xoxo
> >
> > <http://www.littleac <http://www.littleacornlearning.com/>
> ornlearning.com/> Little Acorn Learning
> >
> > Monthly Nature Guides for Childcare and Homeschool
> >
> > <http://eileensplace <http://eileensplace.blogspot.com/> .blogspot.com/>
> Our Blog
> >
> > [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]
> >
> >
> >
>
> --
> Arp Laszlo
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>
> AIM/iCHat: echoleaf
> hello@echoleaf. <mailto:hello%40echoleaf.com <hello%2540echoleaf.com>> com
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Laureen

Heya!

On Wed, Jul 2, 2008 at 6:10 PM, Eileen <estraiton@...> wrote:

> I'd love to hear from those of you who successfully homeschool more than 2
> children and also work at home.


I just had my third child 2 weeks ago so I'm a little shy of your
requirement. But I have six year old and three year old boys...

>
>
> I have four daughters and will likely be homeschooling the youngest three.
> I have been running a part-time childcare program three days per week out
> of
> my home. I also write and publish a monthly program for providers and
> homeschoolers. I am considering stopping the childcare but will definitely
> continue the writing. I worry that I will be taking on too much and I do
> not
> want the girls to feel like I am not focused on them or their schooling.
>
> I look forward to hearing any pearls of wisdom.


Ha! don't know if I have pearls, but here are some tips. These are from many
of my coworkers as well. I work for Sun Microsystems, which has an
aggressive work-from-home policy. Veeeeeeeeery family friendly, I totally
love it. Also, my DH is a SAHD so that changes the dynamic a bit from where
you are. But here we go...

* Show the kids what you're doing, how you're doing it, and why you're doing
it. Let them sit on your lap or around you while you type, read what you're
writing to them, explain what you're thinking, ask them for their thoughts.
My kids now know about Java programming, about Duke the Java mascot, and
about Sun's dismal stock price (although they have no idea what that means,
only that today's number is smaller and we wish it were bigger...)

* If you have the option, set it up so they can "work" while you work. The
boys have their own laptop which we are helping them learn to navigate. Most
of the time they watch videos while I work, if they're in the room with me.
But sometimes Rowan will ask for a blank sheet in a word processor
(OpenOffice) and type while I type. Lots of great opportunities there.

* For times when you need to focus... wear a badge. My kids know that when
the badge is on, I really have to focus, that it will be for a very short
time, and that I am available to them right after. I try to plan ahead and
doublecheck that they are involved in something entertaining (coloring, leap
pad, computer, playdough) and have eaten or have food available before I go
turtle.

* They know that a headset means I'm in a meeting. We've played with the
headset for calling Grandma, played with the mute button, etc. They know
they can come in and cuddle or whatever, but that they have to be really
quiet. It's almost a game to them.

* Jason tends to take them out to the park or whatever when I have big
projects and big deadlines. If I don't, they do whatever they do. If they've
got awesome plans, I move my work schedule around and go with.

* I have gotten really used to working in 10 minute focused bursts with
stories, snacks, and whatnot inbetween.

HTH!

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