Homeschool
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How to Be a Peaceful Parent When You’re Overwhelmed
Do you want to be a peaceful parent? I know I do! Becoming a peaceful parent is the fervent desire of my heart. But it is not the default setting of my nature. And is especially challenging when I am overwhelmed! Nothing reveals our sin nature more than our families with whom we let down our guard and unfortunately, too often take for granted. We are at our most comfortable and vulnerable in our own homes. It is there we are tired, sick, weak, stressed, and do not put on the mask of calm competence that we often wear in public. Unfortunately, being vulnerable and comfortable, also makes us vulnerable…
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What to Do if You Want to Pursue Homeschooling
Are you wanting to pursue homeschooling after experiencing a small taste of what it can be during quarantine, but aren’t sure what to do next? AWESOME! Homeschooling has transformed our family. And I love encouraging others on their homeschool journey! I want to help you bridge that gap from traditional education to homeschooling. You might also like: To Homeschool or Not to Homeschool Let me assure you that even though it might feel overwhelming and scary from time to time, you can do this! I was so nervous when I started. I thought for sure I was going to ruin my child’s education. But instead I redefined what I expected education to…
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Helpful Advice for a New Homeschool Mom from a Veteran
My best advice for a new homeschool mom is GRACE and patience. Be gentle with yourself and your kids. This homeschool gig is not easy. Expect an adjustment period. I’ve been homeschooling since 2012 if you include pre-school. And we still have days it’s really hard. I’m a veteran educator with 17 years in the classroom. I often joke that teaching one unruly 4th grader is a million times harder than 150 high school students ever was. And I’m kind of not kidding. Teaching your own child involves many different dynamics, like obedience and discipline have to be balanced with family relationships and math. You and your child(ren) need time…
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The Best Tips for Surviving Quarantine with Your Kids
As a homeschool mom, my best tips for surviving the quarantine with your kids is mostly to change your perspective. Apparently, the biggest concern many people have about surviving quarantine is running out of toilet paper. But for many parents, the toilet paper is just the tip of the iceberg. Because the quarantine means schools are closing for several weeks beyond the normal spring vacation. For us homeschool parents, this won’t change much, although, we may end up taking in neighborhood kids when parents have to work. If you can, help working parents in your community by watching their children. Personally, after a lengthy recovery, surviving quarantine is what I…
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Yes! You can Homeschool Bravely!
Yes, you can Homeschool bravely! Maybe your thought is Not me, I’m not a teacher. How could I possibly homeschool at all, much less bravely??? But I really want to assure you, you can homeschool. Homeschooling your children is a journey of growing together as a family and growing as an educator. You don’t have to have it all figured out on day one. You learned parenting as your child grew. Learning how to teach is a process too. As the work gets more challenging, you’ll get better at it, I promise. I remember being nervous about homeschooling. Even as a former high school teacher (17 years in the classroom),…
