u/Fancy_Surprise_8599

I've noticed that homeschooling seems to be becoming a lot more common in the UK over the past few years. I'm interested in hearing what people think is driving this.

If you're a parent who homeschools, what made you choose that route? If you considered it but decided against it, what influenced your decision?

For teachers, has this been something you've noticed as well? And for anyone who was homeschooled, what was your experience like?

Do you think the increase is mainly down to concerns about mainstream schools, bullying, SEND provision, mental health, curriculum changes, flexibility, or something else?

I’ve (31F) recently been diagnosed with having a bit of a fatty liver and a gallstone. Gallstones are not news to me, I’ve had them in the past and it’s not causing any bother right now. The fatty liver is new and I suspect partially hormone induced as I am 6 months postpartum with my third baby. The thing is, I’ve been told by my doctor that the main way of treating and reversing a fatty liver is through strict diet and lifestyle changes. I just know I don’t have the capacity to do that. I’ve got all but an official diagnosis of ADHD and am beginning investigations into ASD, I have a 3 year old, a 2 year old and a 6 month old, I’m exclusively breastfeeding and I know for a fact I snack for dopamine. I don’t know how I’m going to make the changes they’re asking me to make without support. My doctor said they don’t have a care pathway that would support me (UK, NHS) when I asked about being referred to a dietician or something. Basically, I’m feeling so daunted by these huge changes that apparently have to happen when I have such little capacity to make and stick to them.

How did you deal with the dopamine snacking?