“ Hey, I'm a homeschool mom just wanting to see what CYT is all about and what the ages are that they accept. ”

“ HELLO ALL ”

“ Hello All, I am a home school mom of two boys. Erik is 14 and Alexander is 7. We live in Forest Park. I am excited to see what this group will have to offer. ”

“ My son is a type 1 diabetic and I was wondering if there are any other parents of age 3 children in a similar situation who would be interested in homeschooling this fall or making a new friend. ”

“ i have a 12 year old daughter and a 9 year old son. i am beginning to plan my daughter's high school transcript, and am looking for help in areas such as science lab, writing and extracurricular clubs for her. ”

“ Homeschool mom of two boys (8 and almost 5). Live in Southeast Oak Park near Longfellow. We are interested in learning about your new ideas and would love to fill out a questionnaire. ”

“ I'm Jen, we homeschool our 3 girls: 2nd G, K, & plus a 2yro and infant. We live in Plainfield and would love to meet other families with children of similar age! See: groups.yahoo.com/group/Home_education_4us/ E-mail jtm1972@juno.com ”

“ I want these local Meetups because I homeschool my only child, a 2nd grade boy. ”

“ I want these local Meetups because I am always looking to meet likeminded local moms. ”

“ Hi I've been married for 13 years. We have four boys and one girl. I just began homeschooling this year. I'm a homemaker,but I am also involved in my community of Worth. I would like to communicate with other overwhelmed moms to share and to support. ”

“ I love the idea of a Homeschool Community Center in Berwyn/Oak Park area! Johnsburg has a Homeschool Resource Center west of us, and I think we should have the same! ”

“ We have been homeschooling for the past 6 years and we live in Oak Park. I have 3 girls ages 11, 6 and 3. I'd love to see a new resource for all homeschoolers in the area! ”

“ A resource center in the area would be a great idea. ”

“ This is our 5th year of homeschooling. I too see a need for this in our area. I'm very excited! ”

“ Amelia is three and we are homeschooling. I would like to develop relationships with other homeschoolers, so Amelia can do the same. Looking forward to meeting and discussing ideas. ”

“ I have questions regarding homeschooling and hope to meet mothers that homeschool. Would homeschool mothers like to have a "Homeschool Community Center" that mothers could use to teach their children in a relaxed "school like" setting? ”

“ I want these local Meetups because to talk to other parents and son can make some friends. He's 11. ”

“ Hi, My name is Aisha and I have three children ages 7, 5 and 1. We would like to meet other homeschooling families for field trips, social gatherings and other fun and educational activities. email address: aishasalz@gmail.com ”

“ I want these local Meetups because I am considering homeschooling my two children full time. We are interested in playdates and co-ops. We are new to homeschooling, so email us if you are interested. jesstevaga@gmail.com ”

“ There are many wonderful groups in nw IN. search hsLIFE in yahoo groups for porter county. We have some members from both lake and laporte county also. ”

“ Hi! I homeschool my 12 y.o. son & my 14 y.o. daughter. We belong to Many Rivers Unschoolers. They meet every Tuesday in Joliet. We hope to make more homeschooling friends that live near us. ”

“ Hi, my name is Jessica and I'm a SAHM. I am 28 and married. We just moved to Plainfield from Texas. We have 2 girls, ages 2 1/2 and 4 weeks. I'm looking forward to meeting other moms in the area for playdates and friendships. ”

“ I want these local Meetups because I am homeschooling my son and daughter :) ”

“ I want these local Meetups because In ohter to know more about these homepage and all it intells about. ”

“ I am new this area and I am looking for ways my junior teens can make new friends. ”

“ Hi. I'm Greg. I'm into lifelong learning and making my kids feel the same. I love improvisational theater, loud music. ”

“ My name is Lyniece, I am a mother of 4, 2 boys and 2 girls. My oldest is Joshua, he's 6, Alani is 4, Emma is 2 and Joseph, 3 months. I've only been homeschooling for a very short time, since January 2007. I look forward to getting some tips. ”

“ Hi I am Jen. I live in Lockport, but I am having trouble finding a homeschool group here. I have 2 daughters 5 1/2 and 3 1/2. We are at the beginning of our homeschool journey and would like to meet others at any stage of theirs. ”

“ I am a semi-retired Army Veteran, College Professor and homeschool my two daughers, 12 and 2 years old. I started this group to offer other homeschooling families a way to organize meetups and field trips. ”

“ I want these local Meetups because I have homeschooled preschool and plan to start kindergarten in the fall. Would love to share the process and ideas with other families and maybe even co-op a little. ”

“ Hi - I am a mom of 2- almost 6 and 4- We would love to connect with other homeschool familes for fieldtrips, ideas, frienship and fun. ”

“ Hello to all, looking forward to meeting some new friends. We've been homeschooling for one year and a tough one it has been. Looking forward to next year. Maybe I'll have it together. LOL. We have a 12,10,9, and 6 yr. old B, B,G, B. ”

“ Hellow everyone! I am a first time homeschooling mom of one 11 year old boy, Kevin. We are doing "6th" grade this year and I am joining so that we have the fount of knowledge available to us from veterans as well as newbies like myself... ”

“ My name is Shannon and have been homeschooling my son since Kindergarten. He is 12, going to be 13 in August. I am looking for some help and advice. Any would be appreciated. ”

“ Hi! I am new to homeschooling. I have 2 girls in second grade that I am starting to homeschool. I also have a 2 1/2 year old son. We live in Shorewood and would love to meet others that homeschool.Here is my e-mail emmettx4@aol.com. ”

“ My name is Becky. I'm a mom of 5, grandma of 1. I home schooled one of my older children for 3 years of high school. Now we have made the choice to home school our 3rd grade daughter. Need to meet home school families in the area for fellowship. ”

“ This is our 4th year hs'ing and we are LOVING IT!! I have 4 wonderful daughters, ages 15, 11, 10, and 2. It's uplifting to know that others are also endeavoring the same things as we are, and wanting the best for their children. See ya soon! ”

“ I want these local Meetups because I am appalled at the level of knowledge my daughter lost when starting the public school system. Looking for support and help to start in homeschooling and socialization. ”

“ I want to find some families to spend time with, while learning and playing. I have two boys, four and 16 months. ”

“ I want local Homeschool Meetups because I'm beginning to homeschool my 4th and 7th grader for the first time. I would like to meet other homeshoolers in the Bolingbrook area. ”

“ I am a single and sole parent of a 6-yr old boy and a 13-month old girl. I love playgroups and other gatherings. Professionally, I am a Mortgage Consultant and offer no-charge consultations for mortgages or refinancing. Marla@CypressMC.com ”

“ My name is Phyllis, I have been Belly Dancing a few years now, and love it. ”

“ Full-time mom and educator to 2 dd and 1 ds. We've been homeschooling there entire lives but have "officially" been at it about a year. We truly unschool but have looked at many curriculums. ”

“ i am homeschooling my 15 year old son along with working midnights full time and being a wife. ”

“ I am a 26 year old SAHM of three children who are 7, 5 and 1. I am going on my second year of homeschooling and looking for creative and fun ideas. ”

“ hello my name is thelma lindsey im knew to the hyde park area relocated from wisconsin.im very much interrested in my son anthony beign home school.would be nice if i can pay one of you who home school your children to home school my child.currently i ha ”

“ My children are 10 & 11. I had to go back to work in August so I hired a college student to tutor them. I am looking for opportunities for them to meet other homeschooled kids in Chicago. We live in at Kimball and Bryn Mawr. ”

“ I am a mom of two children, ages 1 and 4, and I am interested in finding out more about homescholling. We live in Oak Park. ”

“ hi, i have 6 children. ages 11 1/2 to 3mo. i work at home with my real estate company. i look forward to communicating with all of you. ”

“ Hi! I have four wonderful kids, all P-K ages. If you are interested in playdates or meeting for field trips let me know! ”

“ My name is Helen and I am a mother of 3. I am looking to homeschool my eldest which is 14 years old. We just moved here from Rockford IL where she was attending a gifted ed high school. ”