Tag Archives: home educating mom

Going Against the Trend

Posted on May 18, 2019 by

We recently had a birthday and over the course of the birthday week I have had a number of insightful conversations with the birthday girl. All of which have yet once again reinforced why I am so happy that we … Continue reading →

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Taking a week off

Posted on March 29, 2019 by

This past week has been one of those weeks when we all really needed a break so we took it.  I had a few medical appointments scheduled for the week and I was feeling very apprehensive about them.  So much … Continue reading →

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Tough Days

Posted on January 15, 2019 by

I actually stopped and rewrote this post a few times for the simple reason that whenever I admit I have had a tough few days I normally get the response – “So just stick them in school ” – which … Continue reading →

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Enjoying Learning

Posted on November 10, 2018 by

I will never deny that I have moments when I wonder if we are doing enough learning activities.  Am I providing enough learning opportunities but still providing the kids with free time to explore and play on their own ?  … Continue reading →

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Our hidden cost of Home Education

Posted on September 1, 2018 by

People often ask  – what does it cost to home educate ? And they normally get the frustrating answer that it can cost as little as you want or as much as you want.  It all depends on what resources … Continue reading →

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Planning Again

Posted on August 23, 2018 by

I say I am planning but really I think my form of planning and what most people think I do is vastly different.  I never do detailed plans – we need to do pages x on this day – because … Continue reading →

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Baking and Icing

Posted on August 12, 2018 by

I love my home-ed mom chats, they often spur me on to do something that I may have been neglecting.  On Friday I was chatting to a home-ed mom friend and we were talking about the importance of having our … Continue reading →

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