Comments on: One-on-One Time

By: Barbara Frank

Barbara Frank — Mon, 22 Jun 2009 21:08:49 +0000

Thanks everyone, for stopping by, and do read Michelle’s comment for a great way to have one-on-one time when you have a large family

By: Michelle

Michelle — Tue, 16 Jun 2009 19:01:54 +0000

We have what my kids call “our night” once a week. After everybody else goes to bed we play a game, draw, look at the stars, or whatever and have a snack together. I do it with two kids at a time most of the time, because I have six and whew! They love it.

Denise, have you considered an unpaid apprenticeship in a field your son is interested in? Yeah, it’s unpaid, but he’d be more sure about what he really wants and he’d have practical experience which would lead to well paid positions later, while his peers are still flippin’ burgers to get through school. Have him write a proposal to someone in the field, explaining his goals and perhaps add a recomendation from someone. I’d take free help and a willing learner if it was me.

By: Karen Lange

Karen Lange — Tue, 16 Jun 2009 13:11:33 +0000

I think this is a great idea and can be creatively done in so many ways. Great advice, Barb!

By: BarbaraLee

BarbaraLee — Tue, 16 Jun 2009 04:57:42 +0000

We do the same here. We are going to work on math and lit over the summer but it is free time for them. They each have their own interests. I find that when they spend this time off peak I still can see the learning going on.

By: Denise

Denise — Tue, 16 Jun 2009 00:31:02 +0000

With the economy the way it is and jobs hard to fine, what would you recommend doing with a 19 y/o (just graduated from homeschool), who isn’t sure what he wants to do next and can’t find a job??? He’s considering tech school (with MUCH encouragement) but he’s on a waiting list and can’t start until Jan. 2010. We also have 2 other sons, 14y/o and 16 y/o who are homeschooling. They are still working on a lighter school schedule this summer.

~Denise~

By: Janet

Janet — Mon, 15 Jun 2009 23:26:19 +0000

I LOVE one on one time with my kiddos. You get to see them in a whole new light.

By: Mark Pennington

Mark Pennington — Mon, 15 Jun 2009 14:12:05 +0000

As a father of three boys (and a teacher), I was always interested in cramming as many dad-son adventures as possible during the summer. I also established a tradition called Summer Daily Brainwork, which allowed me to teach everything that the public schools didn’t get around to teaching. Check out my article http://penningtonpublishing.com/blog/study_skills/summer-daily-brainwork/ when you have time.