I'm in the middle of a really difficult situation in my life since my housband's bussines went really bad because of the economy , we had to put our house in short sale we lost our cars , we have no health insurance , we're surviirving with very little money.... But we're healthy , we are together, my 2 children and my housband are the reason of my life we love each other and we're trying to make our kids happy with what we have and we can , they know we're selling the house , we told them that our next house it's gonna be very little , they gonna have to share rooms for sure , but it's beautiful because the most important thing is that we're gonna be togheter , that home means family: them , daddy and mommy not a big house , and they're happy we haven't move yet so i don't know after we move , how is gonna be .
What is hard to me is the school i don't know where we're going after i know it's not gonna be in the same area , but at least i need to find a decent place with decent schools if not i will try home school ... Can some body give an advice how to find a good school in palm beach county ? We're a family with great morals and principals we teach our children good manners and discipline .. I just trying to protect and shield my little kids .
Thank you so much !!! to everyone to take a time to write something , it makes me feel better , i got really good ideas and defenently i will ck schools around the neighborhoods . I don't have family or friends local , but i know people from church that are very loving and they with God are helping me on keeping my spirit up not just for me but for my children and my housband .
I'm not a materialist person a house , money , luxury are things that we can't treasure in our hearts after all i'm happy i apreciate family my and i are more together than ever and nothing it's for ever .... i just want to make sure that my children are around the right people , i guess every mother wants the best for their children right ? i'll try all that it's in my hands and the impossible it's in God's hands.
THANK YOU SO MUCH AGAIN ..... GOD BLESS YOU ALL !!!!
Not sure if this is the case in your area, Schools realize that ecconomy is bad and people are having to move. Our school has a deal where if you leave the area you dont have to change schools. Maybe you school has one to.
Its funny because I am moving and trying to stay around the kids school because it is a Wonderful school. Its hard enough for kids to adjust to a move with out loosing friends and fam at school.
Try Greatschools.com they will give test scores and parent reviews on at least the high schools. I found it very helpful.
As far as the kids go, they will adjust. It is harder for us as adults to change and move than it is for them. We have moved 6 times and number 7 is coming up this year. I am so sick of the moving, but I stay positive and they are all pretty much on board with it. I have three at home still.
Try to find a church in your denomination right away, even before the boxes are unpacked. That will help more than you know.
Good luck to you
I'm sorry for your situation. So you know, my family and I moved to a very small house several years ago and the kids really didn't care. We made new friends quickly and were happier with less! More stuff means more worrying. Stuff doesn't define you (as hard as it is to accept sometimes). As for schools, a great site is greatschools.org - you can look up any school in the region and they give their evaluation of the school. Good luck. Remember, education happens at home, too. Kids learn a lot from watching you...reading a book or sitting and talking with them. And the outdoors are a great FREE place to explore and learn.
If not for the support of a family member we would be in your same shoes. So glad to hear that being together is your focus. Kids are usually quick to make new friends and adjust, in my experience. Try to stay upbeat, as you are.
You have gotten some good advice already. Best wishes!
We were taking about moving at one point...out of state. There is information on schools (every one in every state) I'd type in an area look for schools there , there is a link that with the state statistics and parent reviews. Gives grades, size, test averages and as I said parent reviews. Good luck I know this is a tough decision. By staying positive about it you are teaching your kids how to adapt to change and that family is the most important thing!! Sorry I can't remember the sites name...look around though you'll find it.
First of all, accept my congratulations on having your priorities in the proper order, it sounds like you are doing a great job of making this difficult situation as easy as it possibly can be!!!
I would figure out where you are going to be able to move, look at a couple of different locations and THEN go check out the schools!!! There are resources that you can use to find out how the school districts stack up, talk to neighbors when you are looking at the houses, ask your realtor for information. They deal with these questions all of the time and they know what resources to tap to get answers to your questions!!
God bless you, dear. It's a "difficult" economy all over the planet, so don't feel so badly. Do your research. You mentioned staying in the same school district. That is/would be good, as your children are familiar and have most likely made friends.
Down-sizing is stressful; but make the most of it. The bright side is: you will get rid of clutter, make a few bucks at a garage sale, or just give it to the homeless for a tax-right-off. Ask members of your church for assistance. Perhaps a "community yard sale" is possible. Ask people for assistance. Someone knows someone who has an empty rental that will sustain your family until the economy turns right-side-up again.
Home-schooling is popular. Google it for your area and you'll find dozens of groups. Now that summer is upon us, you'll have some time to research that area, too.
Blessings, S.
I want to say this: enjoy your family. A house is just a lot of walls that cover you and give you shelter. But you are lucky you have the love you do. Schools can be great no matter where you are but most of all encourage them to love learning no matter what school they are in. You can look them up like another poster said. But that is not what is important. You are right your healthy, your family is together and keep loving eachother. The rest is really not important. I have gone through a lot in my life and know this is true. Best of luck it will get better I am sure of that.
I think you can ask your local school board. You can also ask around your friends who are local. Usually that sort of thing is known around town which schools are good. I would try to get an apt in that area so you are in the good school zone. Get this apt secured BEFORE your house ruins your credit or you will not be able to rent. You can also try renting a home. If the home is in your husband's name only, you can later put the home in your name. Try any job you can get right now just to keep you fed and a roof over your head. You can always deliver papers, pizzas, phone books, wait tables, cut grass, clean houses, babysit, etc do what you have to do. I am so sorry you are in this situation. Do you have family that can help you? Get a 2 or 3 bdrm apt or rent a cheap home. Do whatever you can to make as little change for your kids as possible. can you not keep them in their same schools? Get an apt locally. Network, think about ALL your friends and your church and see if anyone has a temporary job for you or your husband. Permanent would be great but try for what you can get. Good luck!
