Mistake #1 / Rescue I didn’t realize how much I rescue my struggling learner. Let me start with what I did right. When I noticed the panic of not knowing an answer in her eyes, my smile and words of confidence helped bring peace. If that didn’t work, and real panic set it, we would […]
When Life Gives You Lemons… Become a Lemon Expert
Homeschooling a Struggling Learner Lemons have a reputation for being sour. Sometimes they get a bad rap. But when you pair the lemons with a hint of sweetness… oh my. Serious deliciousness. That’s what today’s post is about – turning sour into sweet and doing ALL I CAN about it. Life handed us a lemony situation […]
The Day I Was the Worst Mom Ever
Confession: There was a day I was the worst mom ever. At least that’s what I told myself. It all started with an unmatched pair of socks. For whatever reason, I couldn’t find a pair of socks that matched for the kids. (This was before I bought the mega size packages of plain white socks. […]
Planning Junior High
Junior High sounds daunting to plan, but I love home schooling the Jr. High years! It’s the time they move from being dependant on mom to independent learning. Yet, Jr. High is a time when many moms stop homeschooling for the simple reason that they do not feel adequate or prepared. These few tips can hopefully help […]