Deciding to homeschool is a deeply personal choice, but if you have a chronic illness or serious medical condition that choice becomes a very complicated matter.
Do You Value Your Job as a Homeschool Mom?
It’s the beginning of a new homeschool year for us and we’re already in the full swing of things. Each new year, we start off slowly and really try to enjoy it. On the first day, we pull out all the school books and supplies and sit together taking in all the sights and smells […]
Finding Grace to Be a Great Homeschool Mom
As I prepare for a new homeschool year I’ve been thinking a lot about my life as a homeschool mom. I have two adult children now and two still in our homeschool. As most Moms do from time to time, I’ve found myself reflecting back over the years, thinking about the fun things I did […]
Homeschooling with Abundant Joy When You Want to Quit
If you’ve been homeschooling for any length of time I would guess you’ve thought about quitting at some point. You may even be so burnt out right now that you can’t imagine how you’ll continue another day. Midwinter burnout is a common thing among homeschoolers and can lead even the most dedicated homeschool mom to […]
How to Go From a Stressed to a Blessed Homeschool Mom
Do you know what time of year it is? It’s the end of our school year! Whoo hoo! This is definitely a time for celebration. This is the end of my 16th year of homeschooling and quite frankly I’m feeling pretty good about it. My kids are 21, 18, 15, and almost 9. My two […]
It’s Almost The End of Another Homeschool Year
Wow, it’s almost the end of another homeschool year for us. Where has the time gone? I had intended to write throughout the year about homeschooling with chronic illness but here’s the reality, I was sick. That’s the thing, when you’re homeschooling with a chronic illness you have to pick and choose what you can […]
The Day In And Day Out Of Homeschooling
Have you ever noticed that when school starts everyone’s excited but that it only lasts for a few days and then real-life sets in? In the first week of school, everyone is excited about new books and school supplies. Homeschool moms are ready to implement their new schedules and kids are ready to learn, explore, […]