Hey, Mama! I get it. I see you. And, I hear you. You are like so many of the mamas I support as a coach. They tell me things like, "My kids won't listen to me." or "They won't do the work." or "I don't think this curriculum is the right choice for us after [...]
Tag: education
The Myth of Socialization
The most commonly asked question I get when people know that I homeschooled my children is, "But what about socialization?!" "What about it?" What even IS healthy socialization? From the dawn of time and for thousands of years, children grew quite healthily in families and small communities. They lived among many generations under one roof. [...]
Magical Motherhood? Tell Me More!
Hey, Mama, are you mentally preparing yourself for Back-to-Homeschool? Remember to take some time to marinate in the truth of your WHY! Pour over GOOD BOOKS, listen to encouraging Podcasts, binge homeschooling blogs (like mine 😉 ) peruse Pinterest for ideas for crafts, games, or activities that will easily flow with your lesson plans. At [...]
Why Are My Kids So Hyper?
What if instead of the thought, "My children are so hyper" you had the thought, "My children are so VIBRANT!" "They are so FULL of ENERGY and LIFE!" Did you know that your EMOTIONS are CREATED by your THOUGHTS? Yes, every single one of them. So, if you want to FEEL DIFFERENTLY about your children, [...]
Why Homeschooling is a Journey of Learning for the Mother as Much as For the Child
Over the years I have had a few mamas ask me if I would be interested in homeschooling their child. While that may sound tempting, what it would really be is hiring a private tutor, which some parents choose to do. But knowing that would change the experience for my own children, it would also [...]
Daily Homeschool Goals
What if it didn’t have to be complicated. What if it could be EASY & LIGHT. What if you threw away the manual. What if you tossed the “rule book” even just for one day. And simply ENJOYED your children. Delighted in them. Took time for creative endeavors or played. Yes, YOU, dear mama, PLAY, [...]
Have You Thought About Homeschooling But Don’t Think You Could Do It? I Can Help!
They say the days are long, but the years are short. It is so true! Childhood is a short season. Homeschooling allows more time to enjoy it. When you think about it, there is a short window of time to get to know your child as a child, after that, there will be many decades [...]
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