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April 24, 2025

A responsive parent? Should I be one and why?

Responsive parenting is a very viable parenting approach. Who is it good for? Is this. the right approach for you?CONTINUE READING

Category:Parenting

Tag:parenting styles, responsive parenting, responsive parenting style

April 10, 2025

Is “Spelling You See” the Best Curriculum for spelling?

by Michayla Best

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

Category:Curriculum Review

Tag:spelling curriculum, spelling you see

April 3, 2025

Am I Overprotective? How to give our kids freedom.

by Michayla Best

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

Category:Parenting

Tag:how to not be overprotective, overprotective, safety for kids

March 27, 2025

How do I know the right grade placement for my child?

by Michayla Best

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

Category:Homeschool

Tag:grade placement, homeschool grades, knowing the right grade

March 20, 2025

Family Dinners – An Important Way to Connect

by Michayla Best

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

Category:Family

Tag:family dinners, meals together

March 13, 2025

AmblesideOnline – a great option as a curriuclum?

by Michayla Best

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

Category:Curriculum Review

Tag:amblesideonline, curriculum review, homeschool curriculum

March 6, 2025

Am I doing enough in homeschool? How do I know?

by Michayla Best

Homeschooling is a journey, not a race. Focus on creating a positive and enriching learning experience for your child, and trust that you are doing enough. Because you are. If you are asking the question, you are caring enough to wonder.CONTINUE READING

Category:Homeschool

Tag:am I doing enough in homeschool, doing enough in homeschool, love of learning

February 27, 2025

Top 5 Homeschool Mistakes Parents Make

by Michayla Best

There are common homeschool mistakes you can make as a parent, but don't worry, you can avoid them or learn from them. None of us are perfect. Mistakes happen but they don't define us.CONTINUE READING

Category:Family, Homeschool

Tag:homeschool mistakes, homeschool parents

February 20, 2025

My Father’s World – exploring this homeschool curriculum

by Michayla Best

Let's look at another homeschool curriculum - My Father's World - a comprehensive and integrated approach to education.CONTINUE READING

Category:General

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A responsive parent? Should I be one and why?

Do you REALLY think you want to homeschool? The right questions to ask

Is “Spelling You See” the Best Curriculum for spelling?

Am I Overprotective? How to give our kids freedom.

How do I know the right grade placement for my child?

Family Dinners – An Important Way to Connect

AmblesideOnline – a great option as a curriuclum?

Am I doing enough in homeschool? How do I know?

Top 5 Homeschool Mistakes Parents Make

My Father’s World – exploring this homeschool curriculum

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