When my first gift came into the world, I had no thought of homeschooling. It wasn't until my third gift was born that I started thinking this could be an option for us. The oldest of these three gifts was four, and the thought of sending him away each day went against every fiber in my being. He ...
Homeschooling
When you decided to venture forth on this homeschooling journey, you probably didn't realize the roller coaster ride it would become. Some days all your best-laid plans will fail. Other days things will fall into place with little effort from you. Each day, each week-- yes, even each year-- will be different, but please know you are not alone!
I've been homeschooling for over 20 years. When I first started this exciting journey, I was blessed with a very strong local group, filled with moms at various stages of homeschooling. As I put more notches in my pencil case, I realized I had become a veteran homeschool mom. What? Me?! A veteran homeschooling mom? It certainly didn't seem possible. I still had so much to learn!
It was then that I realized I could be in the learning stages and still mentor other moms. The posts in this category cover much of the tips, suggestions, and advice that I have given to 'newbie' homeschool moms over the years. I've even had the honor of encouraging moms who have been homeschooling longer than I have-- that can be humbling!
I pray these articles will bless you, too.
Book Review: “A Pair of Miracles: A Story of Autism, Faith, and Determined Parenting”
When I first considered homeschooling, I read everything I could get my hands on about the subject. I focused on homeschooling boys because I had three of them at the time, but I read about homeschooling in general, too. My favorite books were the ones that walked through the day of a homeschooling ...
How Long Does it Take to Homeschool Each Day?
When all you've ever known is public school, the thought of homeschooling can scare the bejeebers out of you. How much does homeschooling cost? How long does it take to homeschool each day? Will I ruin my children if I homeschool? What if I don't know the answers to all the questions my children ...
F is for Fight: A to Z of Encouraging Homeschool Moms
While families each have their specific reasons for homeschooling, it often comes down to "what's best for the children." It could be for academic reasons (child is ahead or behind a grade), physical/emotional reasons (illness or a bully), or for personal reasons (freedom to choose what your child ...
Eight Truths I Learned During My Homeschool Journey
When people find out I'm a homeschool mom, one of the questions they often ask is, "What are your kids learning?" Once -- just once! -- I'd like someone to ask me, "What are you learning?" Although I don't consider myself a teacher, I am indeed teaching my children. But, they are not the only ones ...
Is This Really Homeschooling?
Homeschooling looks different for every family. Some families use the computer, some use unit studies, some use textbooks, and others piece together various materials to fit their family needs. With the plethora of materials available for educating our children, it's no wonder so many moms can be ...
E is for Edification: A to Z of Encouraging Homeschool Moms
We're up to the letter E. I know, I know -- that's not very far into the alphabet. But, that's why it's the perfect time to talk about edification! Although I've been homeschooling for over two decades and can empathize with what many of you may be going through each day, there are times when I need ...
I Know You, Homeschool Mom
If you're anything like me, you've often seen another mom in the store, struggling with a baby or a toddler--or both--and thought, "I know you, what you're going through. I've been there." As a long-time homeschooling mom, I often come into contact with new homeschooling moms who have many of the ...
Cleaning Up Your Homeschooling Area
Wherever you teach your children, you're sure to accumulate clutter. Properly sorting and storing materials, and cleaning up your homeschooling area, allows for a more relaxed teaching environment. Nothing breaks the flow of a lesson faster than having to stop and find something. Whether you use ...
