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 […]
Homeschooling with Abundant Joy When You Want to Quit
Are you currently homeschooling? Have you been feeling tired, worn out or ready to quit? Maybe you’re just getting started and you’re not quite sure what you got yourself into. Whether you fit the first category or the latter you’ll want to join me over at Amy Milcic’s blog Busy Boys Brigade, where I’m sharing […]
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 […]
My Favorite Online Homeschooling Encouragement
In my last post, I shared how I came to use online homeschooling resources and found the encouragement and support that I needed. If you missed it you can pop over here and read it (Finding Homeschool Help Don’t Go-it-Alone. It became a necessity for me to find help online because I was very ill […]
Finding Homeschool Help ~ Don’t Go It Alone
Recently I was having a discussion with a friend who also homeschools her children. She said homeschooling was really hard for her because she felt all alone and she felt she was groping in the dark, hoping that she was doing a good job. She only wanted what was best for her children.
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, […]
Getting Ready For Another Homeschool Year
We’re rapidly approaching another school year and for many, that means another year of homeschooling with chronic illness.
Making It To Graduation – Despite Chronic Illness
Just a few short weeks ago my husband and I graduated our second daughter and homeschooler. We’ve been homeschooling since September 2001. We’ve graduated two children so far and have two more to go. I can hardly believe these years have passed by so quickly and yet I remember the days going by oh so […]
Chronically Ill Homeschooling Part 2 – When Your Child Is Sick
The first part in this 2 part series is Chronically Ill Homeschooling Part 1 – When Mom is Sick. As homeschoolers, we work very hard to meet all of the demands of the family’s busy schedule, managing and balancing the needs of the home and educating our children.
