I often say this when I come across people who are unfamiliar with home education. The really skeptical ones who think we confine our children to our home all day, every day. Those critics who think, “All children belong in a classroom.” To which I retort, “I disagree, children belong with their ... VIEW POST
Picture Living Book List
One of my close friends recently asked for a living book list for her preschool age child. Which is perfect timing really since I am in the process of putting one together for my youngest. I’ve been researching, asking other seasoned homeschool moms, then previewing them at the library. I’ve come up ... VIEW POST
Ramblings of a Homeschooling Mom
I was asked this recently from someone just starting out; "What do you wish you knew before you started homeschooling?" Honestly, my oldest is only seven so I am not an expert. However home education is a way of life for us so I do acknowledge I hold some level of proficiency on the subject. I’ve ... VIEW POST
Regretting A Gentle Feast
I know we've all chased a million curriculum rainbows. We search for the pot of gold at the end containing the perfect homeschool program and yet we never seem to be able to find it... Perhaps, you have purchased A Gentle Feast and are now living with regret? I know someone out ... VIEW POST
Dyslexia and Nurturing A Struggling Reader Part 2
This is part two of a segmented series titled, "Dyslexia and Nurturing Your Struggling Reader". To read the first segment of this series start here: Dyslexia and Nurturing Your Struggling Reader Soon thereafter, we decide to go for a hike, when my son said, “Mom, see that tree….it looks like ... VIEW POST
Nurturing The Sibling Relationship
I am standing in my kitchen washing dishes when my oldest walks up next to me. In a whinnying voice she cries, “He has my toy and when I tried to take it, he swatted at me.” I sigh, my patience wearing thin since this is the 100th time this has happened this morning. I put my washcloth down and ... VIEW POST
