Here’s the last post in my series Homeschool Reality Check. You don’t want to miss the wonderful advice from one of my amazing blogging buddies. On April 11,1970, the Apollo 13 crew blasted into space. They expected to be the the third crew to walk on the moon, but about 56 hours into theRead more
Preschoolers can be so hard to shop for! There are lots of fun toy options but many don’t last long or hold their attention for more than a few minutes. As a mom of 6 kids, I’ve found a few toys that have stood the test of time and become family favorites atRead more
I have another wonderful guest post for you from a blogging friend. This is part two of my series: Homeschool Reality Check. Today’s post is all about dealing with homeschool burnout. It’s something that all homeschool moms will face during the homeschool years. So, if you haven’t experience it yet, know that you will. ButRead more
Today is the first post in my new blog series – Homeschool Reality Check. This is for all the moms who started out the semester strong but feel the energy starting to wane. Or maybe you didn’t have a particularly strong start to your year and you’re in serious needs of some tips and encouragement.Read more
Will you have a 5th grader soon? I was initially intimidated at the thought of homeschooling 5th grade. It’s only one year away from middle school! That seemed so scary and overwhelming. Have you ever glanced into your homeschool future and gotten a little weak in the knees at the huge responsibility of directing yourRead more
You have a toddler AND you’re trying to homeschool. Yikes! You need serious help! I can hear your S.O.S. from here! Deep breath! I’ve got some great ideas and fun activities for you to keep those little people busy during your school day. Ready? (Of course, these toy options are perfect evenRead more
Do you know what one of the most wonderful aspects of homeschooling is? Being able to learn at the pace of your child. It’s so wonderful to be able to accelerate learning and watch your child thrive. But sometimes your child is not doing well. You child is struggling and falling behind. WhatRead more
Last week I shared about the transition I experienced in our homeschool and how it caused me to feel like I lost part of my identity. In the fall I was tired and burnt out and feeling very lack-luster about this homeschool thing. I sat down with my husband and shared my struggles. DidRead more
I have to tell you a funny little fact about my 9-year-old son, Tiger. He adores audiobooks. They are his absolute favorite things. Do you know what he does to get more listening time? He sets his alarm on the weekends and wakes up early just to lie in bed listening to his newest audiobook.Read more
Can I tell you a secret? I went to my first homeschool convention when my daughter was only a few years old. Can you believe that? What was I thinking? Well, I’ll tell you what was going through my head – I wanted to homeschool. I wanted to convince my husband that we shouldRead more