It’s a question I get. A lot. “You’re pulling Hannah, too? Why?” It’s a good question. And one I struggled with. Perhaps even — no, definitely even — more than the one about what was right for Joseph. Hannah is not the child having trouble in school. Of course, like any other kid, there were [...]
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After much soul searching, researching, discussing and fretting … I finally did it. I officially withdrew Hannah and Miriam from preschool and composed the letter (I’ll send tomorrow by certified mail) alerting the West Orange school district that Joseph will be receiving his edicuation “elsewhere than at school.” It’s a little scary, but it feels [...]
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I feel like we’ve been on quite the “should we-shouldn’t we-when should we” roller coaster over the decision to homeschool. I first started thinking about it in the Spring when Joseph’s first grade teacher started working with the OT to brainstorm ideas for how to keep him focused and in his seat. While I appreciated [...]
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Today was the last day of school for Joseph. He almost didn’t make it. He woke up in the middle of the night croupy. So bad that he kept screaming (FYI, bad for croup) that he couldn’t breath and that he felt like he were going to die. A couple of chocolate chips, one dose [...]
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Welcome to Camp Wolff. My name is Angela. I am mother to three, wife to one, and co-keeper of two pets, a Bichon(ish) named Rocky and a goldfish named Shushi won just this weekend at the carnival. “Camp Wolff” is my little joke for summer home with the kids. I was terrified last year, but [...]
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