You Are Enough
You are enough. You are exactly who your children need right now. You know your child better than anyone and are equipped to guide them on their educational journey.
Idol of School
Have we let school become an idol? So much conversation centers around kids’ schooling, including: achievements, success, challenges, and interventions. We all seem so concerned about measuring our kids, that I have to ask: is our focus on school healthy?
10 Ways to Add Magic to Your Homeschool Life
Sometimes, to find a deeper joy in homeschooling, you just need to add a little magic! From unique learning adventures like a "Donut Road Trip" to allowing space for a large portion of free time, we provide a fun and creative list of 10 ways to add magic to your homeschool life.
Fears of a Homeschool Mom
You are not alone. Every homeschool mom has fears about how her homeschooling decisions impact her child. Take heart though, while your child grows, so do you.
Identifying as a Homeschool Mom
I identify as a “Homeschool Mom,” but there is so much more to me.
Permission to Fail
Homeschooling is hard. Parenting is hard. We are going to make mistakes, and we are going to do things wrong. We need to give ourselves permission to fail.
20 Self-Care Tips for the Homeschool Mom
When I think of strong women, I think of us, the homeschool moms. Our challenges are great, but our hope is even greater. We started the journey strong, but how do we stay strong? How do we wear all our hats from dawn to dusk with love in our hearts? How do we have the energy to deal with math meltdowns and snack spills every day? How do we smile and encourage our son that takes ten minutes to write one. simple. sentence? Burnout creates bitterness and a homeschool built on bitterness crumbles. We have to take care of ourselves if we want to finish strong.
Mission Possible: Writing Your Homeschool Mission Statement
So, as a homeschooler, new or seasoned, if you don’t have a mission statement in homeschooling, it’s time to write one. I know, it sounds super self-helpy, but your mission statement fuels your homeschool life - it not only helps keep you on track, but it is a major power behind what you plan and do in your homeschooling.
Get Comfortable With Being Uncomfortable
I gave this advice to my nephew when he graduated last year from high school and would be leaving soon for UCLA. “Get comfortable with being uncomfortable. You are good at so many things, so be great at being uncomfortable.”