The school year is over! You did it. You navigated another year of lessons, projects, and the beautiful chaos of homeschooling. But if you're feeling less "celebration" and more "collapse," you're not alone. Homeschool burnout is real, and summer is the perfect time to heal.CONTINUE READING
Worldschooling can be an incredibly enriching experience, but it's not without its challenges. Careful planning, open communication, and a flexible approach are essential for a successful and enjoyable journey.CONTINUE READING
Spelling You See is a different approach to spelling. It was written and produced by Demme Learning, the creators of Math U See (which is a great math program). It is not based on grade level, but rather on the development of children. CONTINUE READING
Finding the right balance and not being overprotective is an ongoing process. There will be times when you feel you've overstepped or not been strict enough. There will be times when your children fully push the boundaries and challenge you. The key is to reflect, adjust, and continue to work towards a healthy parent-child relationship that fosters both safety and independence.CONTINUE READING
When we are homeschooling we can have our children working where they are at. We can find what's going to be the best fit for them academically to either push them a little bit further ahead because they are an excellent student, or to just support them because they need that extra support. This is one beautiful thing about homeschooling.CONTINUE READING
In our busy world, it can be so easy to let family dinners fall by the wayside. There is sport or dance, scouts or other extracurricular activities, and it cuts into when we can be together to eat. But I truly believe that sitting down together to eat is one of the most important things we can do as families.CONTINUE READING
If you're interested in a literature-rich, Charlotte Mason-inspired approach to homeschooling, AmblesideOnline is definitely worth exploring further. Be prepared to spend time getting to know all they have to offer. Then you can see how you can make it work for you.CONTINUE READING