{From the Trenches}: How to Handle Burnout
To my fellow moms who are experiencing burnout and/or depression, I’ve been there many times — including the past two weeks. I hope this video brings peace and hope to your heart.
An Unexpected Win in the Battle Over Schoolwork
Ever since he started at age 7, our youngest boy has been convinced that school is “too hard,” “takes too long,” and is “really boring.” I couldn’t exactly blame him for this outlook.
I Didn’t Want a Boxed Curriculum
Up until four years ago, we were eclectic homeschoolers. We did everything from Charlotte Mason to Montessori, Traditional, Unschooling, and Unit Studies. The one thing I never thought I’d use was a boxed curriculum.
{Dear Mama}: When Homeschooling Isn’t What You Pictured
“I should be able to handle this!” I repeated that phrase every day for 13 years. During that time, “this” included everything from moving halfway across the country, to raising five kids under the age of seven, a husband who worked long hours, hospitalizations, kids who hated school and…
Countdown to School: Restoring Order
We aren’t starting school until September 9th (when my high schoolers start their online classes); but my lovely calendar said to start planning after Sodalitas…It was a plan just waiting to be turned upside down.
Why We Left A Perfect Homeschool Co-op
The other day, a friend asked for details on our co-op decision. She’s trying to decide if her family could benefit from a co-op, especially after a big move, and wanted to know our experience. The “to co-op or not” question is pretty common so I’m sharing my full answer here!