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: Homeschooling
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 đ ) peruse Pinterest for ideas for crafts, games, or activities that will easily flow with your lesson plans. At [...]
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 didnât have to be complicated. What if it could be EASY & LIGHT. What if you threw away the manual. What if you tossed the ârule bookâ 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 [...]
Do You Feel Like You Are Failing As A Mom Some Days? Me, too!
Even God knew when to rest :)
Make lots of opportunities for rest & reset throughout your day, Mama. Because keeping the tiny humans alive is sometimes exhausting. Even God knew when to rest đ Notice I said MAKE, because some days it must be intentional or it just wonât happen. When we push ourselves to keep going, keep cleaning, keep working when we [...]
Happy Wife, Happy Life…Really?
I'm sure you've heard these common phrases, "HAPPY WIFE, HAPPY LIFE" & "If Mama ain't happy, nobody's happy." But I've been thinking about why such phrases irk me a bit and really seem like a myth. And in all honesty, downright selfish. I'm as guilty as the next wife/mama in times past making everyone in [...]
Let’s Chat!
Are you a mom of littles who is so passionate about mothering them well but also afraid to admit you feel burnt out? I CAN HELP! Are you an empty-nester (or almost) and feel stuck in the thought loop of "what's next" because you haven't allowed yourself to keep dreaming about all that God has [...]
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