A World of Fear It is far too easy to be fearful these days. Whether it's anxiety over life circumstances, internal turmoil, or the flood of news reports that haunt our days, fear is everywhere. Fear is also just a part of the human condition. It keeps us up at night and causes great anxiety. Young children go through phases where they can't seem to escape it at night. However, fear is not Continue Reading >>
Summer Homeschooling Roundup
Summer is here! Camping, swimming, hiking, and… schooling? Many homeschoolers “do school” right through the summer, but not all summer school looks the same! Here are several different approaches to choose from when it comes to teaching your kids over the warmer months. A Lighter Load Many homeschoolers go year-round but have a lighter load during the nicer weather. This approach is flexible Continue Reading >>
10 Reasons to Keep Homeschooling: A Pep Talk for the Hard Days
Let’s just go ahead and say it: homeschooling is hard. The planning, the organizing, the goal setting. It's a challenge even on good days! Then there are the days when the kids are whining, the curriculum isn’t working, the dishes never seem to get done, and every obstacle seem insurmountable. We all have had those days. Maybe even those weeks... or months. Before you load up your crew and Continue Reading >>
6 Ways Perfectionism Sinks Your Homeschool (and How to Stay Afloat)
Perfectionism might be sinking your homeschool. Maybe you already know that. On the other hand, maybe you look around your messy house or your unorganized life and say “Perfectionism? I wish!" Whether you’re the organized type or not, perfectionism may be playing a part in your struggle to really thrive in your homeschooling. The impossible standard may come from a variety of places: Continue Reading >>
