School: Preschooler, Simplicity

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Need Help Answering One of "Those" Questions to 4 Year Old

My son recently asked me how he came out of my belly? I said we went to the Dr and he helped take you out. Then he asked if the Dr. cut him out of my tummy. The answer would have been very simple had I had a c-section. I always try to be honest with my kids. But, with this question, I am struggling with an answer that's appropriate for a 4 year old boy. The correct answer in my opinion is way TMI for a 4YO boy. Any advice?

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Skipping a Grade

My son is in second grade, and he is advanced in math and reading at a 5th...

Friends

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HEX Bug Toys

My son is wanting a remote-control toy, and we are looking into the hex bugs for their simplicity and low cost. Both my husband and I think this is a good first remote toy. (We have antique furniture and know that it would be destroyed by a car or robot banging into it, FYI. And we are concerned that a robot which does 'tricks' or talks would pull him away from more constructive play, so we are not looking for suggestions for either or those kinds of RC toys.) So, if your child had/has a HEX bug, what's been your experience of the toy?...

Home Schooling

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I Have Made the Decision to HOMESCHOOL and Have Some Questions

I have decided to homeschool and am very excited about the decision, but have many questions!! I hope that you all can help me! I am Texas so I am very lucky. I have a 4.5 year old so I am planning to start her at the kindergarten level. She has been tested a couple of times and already found to be gifted and has a HUGE desire to learn and with her not being able to go into kindergarten in school until a year from this coming August, I feel that this is a great option for us. I just finished my undergraduate degree in Education and...