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May 15, 2025

Why is Child of the Redwoods special?

If you want a Montessori homeschool curriculum with great structure and support, then this curriculum might be the right one for you!CONTINUE READING

Category:Curriculum Review

Tag:Child of the Redwoods, curriculum review, homeschool curriculum, montessori curriculum

May 8, 2025

How To Heal From Homeschool Burnout Through The Summer

by Michayla Best

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

Category:Homeschool

Tag:heal from burnout, homeschool burnout, summer learning

May 1, 2025

Dreaming of a global classroom? Keys for successful worldschooling

by Michayla Best

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

Category:Homeschool

Tag:global classroom, worldschool, worldschooling

April 24, 2025

A responsive parent? Should I be one and why?

by Michayla Best

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

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Why is Child of the Redwoods special?

How To Heal From Homeschool Burnout Through The Summer

Dreaming of a global classroom? Keys for successful worldschooling

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?

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