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.
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{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…
Read moreA Peaceful (and Realistic) Way to Homeschool Multiple Children
There are two idyllic pictures in the homeschool world: the peaceful mom reading aloud to her children as they snuggle on the couch beside her; and the peaceful mom sitting at a table, moving between each child, gently explaining, discussing, and encouraging. Neither of these visions…
Read more{Wise Mamas}: The Advice That Saved Our Year
This past year, I had a difficult time finding a groove for my two struggling learners. Our co-op kept the older kids and my second grader on track, but my 10 and 7 year olds were completely my responsibility — and I was failing miserably.
Read moreWhy Kids Hate School: 6 Reasons Kids Revolt
“I hate school!” As homeschool moms, we spend our waking hours (and many hours we’re supposed to be using for sleep) trying to figure out how to keep these dreaded words from ever coming out of our kids’ mouths. And when we do inevitably hear them, we immediately begin questioning ourselves…
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