Comments on: Cait’s gameschool day in the life (with a 9-, 11-, and 12-year-old) https://simplehomeschool.net/caits-gameschool-day/ Never let your schooling interrupt your education. Thu, 12 Feb 2026 23:01:10 +0000 hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=7.0 By: Cait https://simplehomeschool.net/caits-gameschool-day/#comment-774969 https://simplehomeschool.net/?p=62293#comment-774969 In reply to Kaylee Steiff.

Hi, Kaylee.

We have a rather unique screen story. My oldest struggled with SPD as a toddler and was terrified of certain sounds. He was completely afraid of television until he was about 6 or 7. People joke about how they wish their kids had been like that, but it was really a nightmare. But the end result is that it’s kind of the last thing on our list. My kids do use screens for learning and they watch TV and movies, but the TV use is usually at the end of the day just before or after dinner.

All that said, I want you to know you aren’t alone in this struggle. I’m hearing from LOTS of parents that have struggled with screens this year. And it’s been a year when screens are required far more than they ever have been! Such a weird year!

]]> By: Kaylee Steiff https://simplehomeschool.net/caits-gameschool-day/#comment-774955 https://simplehomeschool.net/?p=62293#comment-774955 You don’t mention video games or much screen time at all. I’m assuming that is intentional. Has it always been that way in your home?
I have allowed quite a bit of screen time “creep” lately. It seems to be taking up more and more of their time and now I am not sure how to reverse the process.

]]> By: Cait https://simplehomeschool.net/caits-gameschool-day/#comment-774948 https://simplehomeschool.net/?p=62293#comment-774948 In reply to Judy Twetten.

Judy!!!

It’s so nice to “see” you on here. This comment made my entire day! Thank you for sticking with us and sharing in our journey. I always love your comments. You understand the public education system, gifted/2e kiddos, and the need to get creative with educating these kiddos. Your support over the years means the world to me.

Your grandkids are going to be super lucky!! And, yes, my three are WAY TOO BIG. I need a pause button. They grow up in a blink!

]]> By: Cait Curley https://simplehomeschool.net/caits-gameschool-day/#comment-774947 https://simplehomeschool.net/?p=62293#comment-774947 In reply to Krysten Traylor.

Glad you liked them, Krysten!

]]> By: Judy Twetten https://simplehomeschool.net/caits-gameschool-day/#comment-774945 https://simplehomeschool.net/?p=62293#comment-774945 Your kids are so grown up! Your family has given me so much joy over the years regarding the idea of homeschooling. I loved my job as a public school gifted consultant (retired 8 years now). But I’m glad to be done with the business of running a school. My grownup daughter wonders if I’ll homeschool when she decides to have kids. So if I finally end up as a grandma, I thank your family for helping with that push. I haven’t been holding my breath…

]]> By: Krysten Traylor https://simplehomeschool.net/caits-gameschool-day/#comment-774942 https://simplehomeschool.net/?p=62293#comment-774942 Thank you for all the game suggestions! I am always looking for new games.

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