I recently read that the more we rescue our children, the more we make them feel helpless because they never learn from their failures by developing problem-solving skills. Our children should not fear failure because it teaches them what they're good at, not good at, and gives them ownership over their actions in their future. So don't be afraid to give your kiddo a bad grade if they earned it. Through this process, they will not only learn academically but also develop problem-solving skills.
Aug 23, 2021
20 min
Testing is supposed to serve as a metric for learning to show us where the student is and where they need to be. However, the emphasis should be on learning, not teaching to a test. I never taught to the test and have kept testing to a minimum but have my children do formal year-end-testing. My kids test very well, year after year, typically above grade level. Ultimately the choice is yours and should be based on your family's goals!
Aug 16, 2021
18 min
Our family made the commitment to homeschool, and we made it work. How can you make it work for your family? First, don't obsess. If you want to homeschool, just do it. Don't waste your time doubting yourself. Second, be disciplined and focus on your homeschool choice. Other people don't get to criticize you. Third, encourage perseverance and turn your obstacles into opportunities. Lastly, you have to give it your best shot!
Aug 9, 2021
20 min
One of the biggest challenges, when we're teaching our kiddos, is motivating them. As homeschooling families, we can choose the approach in which to teach our children. When we focus on their strengths rather than on their weaknesses, our homeschoolers feel more confident and have an easier time meeting their educational challenges. When we believe in them, they believe in themselves, and they can truly do anything.
Aug 2, 2021
16 min
A lot of moms struggle with organization, but it has never been a problem for me. During my high school years, I learned to organize myself and find it's key to staying on top of a homeschool mom's busy schedule. Additionally, as full-time moms, teachers, principals, janitors, wives, chauffeurs, we have a lot of stuff going on, we feel guilty about taking time off for ourselves. But it's also essential to recharge, embrace the chaos to find a way to stay on top of things.
Jul 26, 2021
14 min
For most homeschooling parents, being a parent and a teacher is a real challenge. People say, “You're always a parent when you're homeschooling.” While there's no question about this, we also have to remember that just because you're a mom, doesn't mean that your kids get whatever they want. As parents, it's our responsibility to set boundaries for our children. Boundaries that will help keep us on track of our expectations that would, in turn, help them set up their goals and meet those goals.
Jul 19, 2021
16 min
As parents, we have dreams for our children. But the problem with that is sometimes, out of our own fear, we often underestimate them. We should not put expectations on them based on our dreams or perceptions of them. Instead, we should help our children develop their own dreams and help them reach their goals.
Jul 12, 2021
19 min
Impostor Syndrome is common amongst homeschool moms. We are constantly questioned about our ability to teach our children. Sadly, we sometimes internalize that criticism as insecurity. We begin to think or feel that we are not good enough to teach our children. Kids we have been teaching to be part of this world since their birth. When we overcome our fears, we begin to travel our individual journeys, thus creating a world of possibility for our children!
Jul 5, 2021
14 min
Many homeschool moms are guilty of the curriculum overbuy, especially when we're just starting homeschooling. We tend to think that we're saving lots of money when we buy a curriculum on sale, and we just end up with a lot of curriculum that we never use. But there are many other ways to save money and still get the best curriculum that fits your family. Your local homeschool group or co-op are some of the most significant resources to help you through this journey.
Jun 28, 2021
15 min
As a result of being unschooled by my parents, I missed out on some of the fundamentals, particularly math. So when we decided to homeschool our kids, I couldn't believe that I would have to teach math. I found out that this was a common problem among homeschool moms. Fortunately, I stumbled upon Saxon Math! The best thing about it is that you don't have to be good at math to become great at math! Why wasn't this around when I was a student?! I just love this program!
Jun 21, 2021
19 min
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