Any mom who has homeschooled more than one child has experienced the dreaded moment when the preschooler invades. You might have a perfect day planned: reading aloud from a classic novel, perfecting the five-paragraph essay, working on multiplication facts, and studying the geography of ancient Egypt. And then disaster strikes. It's the three-year-old with his mischievous grin, poking his older Continue Reading >>
How to Encourage Your Homeschool Kids
When you're a new homeschooling mom, you want to encourage your kids. You probably also want to have smart kids. If you're like me, and you got your education in a traditional classroom, you were praised for good grades and perfect scores. Even though homeschooling is wildly different than a traditional classroom, it's tempting to jump right in as a new homeschool mom and tell your precious little Continue Reading >>