Homeschooling moms often wonder how to balance caring for the home, homeschooling, family, and caring for one’s self. This is a common issue for moms, in today’s world. Many moms who do not homeschool struggle with these same issues of balancing caring for the home, family, work, and caring for one’s self. Some are dealing […]
Continue readingWhen it comes to education of children, less is more. That sounds like a bold statement. How can that be? You might ask, “Don’t they need six and a half hours a day, or more, to learn all they need to learn, to prepare them for college and life? A child can get a quality […]
Continue readingLife can get crazy. At times, moms can struggle with consistency at homeschooling, especially as they try to run a home, run a home business, do volunteer work, be a good neighbor, sister, daughter, mother, aunt, grandmother, and wear many more hats. Not to forget medical and dental appointments for the children. I get it. […]
Continue readingDo you get in the cycle of feeling guilty when you are homeschooling, because your house needs cleaning? When you stop to clean, do you feel guilty because you are not homeschooling? Well, it is time to ditch that guilt.Are there things you just never seem to get to? These things can leave you with […]
Continue readingThe anticipation of Christmas morn and the New Year is past us, with all of its unknowns and opportunities. During that time, most children had a school break. In the northern United States, the weather is cold outside. If your family is not flush with cash, most winter sports or exotic vacations can be out of […]
Continue readingJanuary is a wonderful time, great for new beginnings and a fresh start! This time of year is so full of hopes and dreams. The ending of an old year and starting of a new one comes with a clean slate. A new year is a giant button to begin anew!New habits are difficult to […]
Continue readingMy daughter, Julia Groves (at The Quiet Grove), and I have published our fourth book in the Homeschooling Basics Series, “What You Need to Know About Homeschooling Preschoolers and Kindergarteners.”Are you a parent looking into homeschooling your preschool or kindergarten child? Do some people encouraging you to hold off on academics? Are other people encouraging […]
Continue readingThe colder weather brings us inside. There is nothing more hygge than a nice hot bowl of soup to help warm us up. It is said that chicken soup is good for the soul. Chicken soup is savory, nourishing, and can help you restore when you have been ill. With a twist of spice, this is […]
Continue readingThe hustle and bustle of the season can at times be anything but hygge. This post is about how to bring more joy and hygge into your life during this time.The tendency for many moms is to take December off from their homeschool and also their home routines. This can cause more challenges then you […]
Continue readingOur culture seems to cultivate an entitlement mindset. In the name of equality and fairness, children receive awards for showing up, rather than for the accomplishment. Children are confused by adults that cannot distinguish the difference between equality and fairness. As a result, many feel that whatever someone else has earned they are entitled to, […]
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