Amy WilsonWhy I Don’t Trust Homeschooling Success StoriesWhenever I tell people that homeschooling needs to be illegal, they always ask “But what about all the kids who benefit from being…Jun 15Jun 15
Amy WilsonI Took 2.5 Mg of Lexapro One Time, and It Has Quickly Become One of The Biggest Regrets of My LifeMy paternal grandmother was diagnosed with depression back in the 1950s, at a time when mental illness was very stigmatized. She spent time…May 18May 18
Amy WilsonWhy I Prefer L-Theanine Supplements Over Prescription SSRIsDisclaimer: I am not a medical professional, and this post does not constitute medical advice. By continuing to read, you are agreeing not…Apr 20Apr 20
Amy WilsonMy Experience Trying AntidepressantsPeople have been suggesting to me for years — sometimes politely, sometimes not so politely — that I am depressed and that I should try…Feb 18Feb 18
Amy WilsonEverything I Really Need to Know, I Missed in KindergartenI only attended one year of elementary school, fifth grade, and that one year was a disaster because I hadn’t attended any of the grade…Jan 12Jan 12
Amy WilsonDating App Companies Are Developing AI Chatbots to Catfish Their Own UsersOr at least I know of one company for sure that is trying to do this.Jan 7Jan 7
Amy WilsonI Wish People Cared as Much About the Socialization of Children as They Do About the Socialization…Look at pretty much any book or website about dog training, and you are sure to see something about socialization. In fact, you’ll probably…Dec 23, 2023Dec 23, 2023
Amy Wilson<! — wp:paragraph → <p>There is a lot of bad advice on the Internet about dealing with…<! — wp:paragraph → <p>The problem is, if you wait to escape a narcissist until you have support from other people, you will never escape…Dec 22, 2023Dec 22, 2023
Amy WilsonThe Homeschool Math Gap is RealThere is a lot of research indicating that homeschooled students can typically read at least on grade level, but that they tend to fall…Dec 22, 2023Dec 22, 2023
Amy WilsonBrian Ray’s Research Doesn’t Prove That Homeschooling Works for AnyoneI recently wrote a post responding to an article that ran in The Washington Post about pro-homeschooling propagandist Brian Ray.Dec 21, 2023Dec 21, 2023