Let’s pretend that you and I could sit down for a cup of coffee and chat. We all need some encouragement in the job of homeschooling. If we were in person I would listen to what is hard. You could share your struggles and mishaps. And if you asked me for advice I would say…
I read through these books looking for inspiration for my fall semester and the start of the school year. I hoped to find some reasons why I do this difficult work. Some motivation to continue on with fortitude and grit. So much of my work is invisible and long-term. It can be hard to see…
Why should I go? Homeschool conventions are helpful because they create community, I can see the materials in person, and I can listen to great speakers. I am able to see friends I have made, make new ones, and connect with other homeschoolers from around the state. My favorite convention is AFHE: Arizona Families for…
Welcome to Homeschooling! This is a unique lifestyle and can be a place where you and your kids will grow exponentially. Everyone enters homeschooling in a unique way. We each bring different family dynamics, personalities, and relationships to education. Learning at home is a journey for the parent who is teaching just as much as the…
I absolutely love connecting productivity concepts from high-powered business executives to mom life and homeschooling. It just gives me joy to make my life at home more efficient and effective. I fully believe in the concept of work smarter, not harder.I view productivity as tips and ideas to make my life easier so that I…
Why do we need to treat homeschooling as a job? For a long time I thought what I did as a mom and as a homeschool mom did not count. I fell into the trap of believing that other people are out in the world doing something “important”. Sometimes I still get caught in these myths.…
Let me begin by saying that balancing any kind of activities is a myth. It is a concept we are all trying to chase without success. But it is catchy. It is a phrase that is accepted in productivity conversations and something we are all hoping for. So however you or I define it, what…
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