The best homeschool help I received, came from a mom of six (just like me) who patiently listened to my every concern. She was getting ready to graduate kid number six, and she seemed so incredibly calm. I called her in tears one day; it was the end of our first official semester. I wasContinue Reading
Creating a Learning-Rich Environment in Your Homeschool
Be sure to check out all the posts, giveaways, and sponsors in the HELP! for the Homeschool Mom series! Just click the image below. Homeschooling does not need to be a schedule of events separate from home life. Homeschooling can be a peaceful, relaxed, always-learning lifestyle. No matter which homeschooling methodology you gravitate towards, aContinue Reading
Establishing Goals for Your Homeschool
Be sure to check out all the posts, giveaways, and sponsors in the HELP! for the Homeschool Mom series! Just click the image below. Some people come by goals naturally. I am most comfortable when I am armed with a to-do list and a clear vision. Others are just as successful with vague dreams andContinue Reading
Self-Care for the Homeschool Mom
Be sure to check out all the posts, giveaways, and sponsors in the HELP! for the Homeschool Mom series! Just click the image below. I am the kind of mama who tried to bounce a crying baby on my knee while using the toilet. I am the kind of mama who could have made returnsContinue Reading
5 Tips for Managing Multiple Ages in Your Homeschool
I’ve never had the experience of homeschooling only one child. My children are so close in age that by the time we reached the school years, I had a first grader, kindergartner, toddler, and infant. Life was always busy. Many homeschool moms have multiple children- some many children!- and you’ve likely felt the overwhelm thatContinue Reading
Homeschooling in Spite of Chaos and Clutter
Be sure to check out all the posts, giveaways, and sponsors in the HELP! for the Homeschool Mom series! Just click the image below. Brittany juggled the baby on one hip while she carefully stepped over Legos® to reach for a coffee cup. After pouring herself a steamy mug of caffeine, she headed for theContinue Reading
Homeschooling Isn’t Easy But It’s Worth It
Be sure to check out all the posts, giveaways, and sponsors in the HELP! for the Homeschool Mom series! Just click the image below. You may feel unqualified to “teach” your children, but somehow that becomes the smallest of obstacles while homeschooling. There’s more to it than meets the eye and you soon find outContinue Reading
6 Benefits of Homeschooling High School
If you are a homeschooler and those high school years are approaching, you’ve probably asked yourself, Can I really teach high school? There are many reasons I hear people say they “can’t” homeschool through high school, but I have to say that even if you’ve found yourself in that camp, grab “a cuppa”, get comfyContinue Reading
Why Homeschool Moms Need a Village
Have you heard the expression, “it takes a village”? I have a different take on this than most people. It is not about raising the child, it’s about raising the mom! It takes a village because moms cannot do it alone! It is not that we are not capable, nor caring enough, it’s justContinue Reading
5 Tips for Managing Your Home While Homeschooling
Be sure to check out all the posts, giveaways, and sponsors in the HELP! for the Homeschool Mom series! Just click the image below. One of the most challenging aspects of homeschooling is learning how to also manage your home. It can be so difficult to figure out how to make sure the dishes getContinue Reading
