It started with a text from a concerned church leader. “Did you know your daughter posted a quote about suicide on her Instagram?” We were confused at first. We had seen no signs of depression. After talking with our daughter, she assured us she hadn’t understood what she was posting and wouldn’t do it again. … Read more
Welcome to Day five of our Not Back to School Blog Hop. I have been so encouraged by my fellow home school mom’s and co-workers here. So far this week they have shared: Homeschool Encouragement by Amanda 4 Tips for Your New (Home)School Year by Stephanie Before Back-to-School by Yvie Weaving Work at Home and … Read more
Homeschooling is a full-time job. It can be challenging to balance all the responsibilities of being your children’s teacher with the realities that your family needs to eat, may prefer to wear clean clothing, and all the other household and pet chores that are part of life. Now, throw in, “earns a paycheck of some … Read more
Whether dealing with an impending move, adding a new family member, dealing with illness or other unexpected or expected events, homeschooling during times of transition challenges even the most experienced homeschooling families. As a military family, our family has moved four times so far and are looking at another move coming within the next six … Read more
The year is quickly slipping us by and for many of our Northern Hemisphere home educators the summer holidays are well and truly underway and some of our families are in planning mode for the 2019/20 school year. Here on the blog our article writers would love to encourage you with Desert Nature Study During … Read more