Tag Archives: parenting

Day 1 not as planned.

Posted on January 4, 2021 by ofamily

Last year was a strange one and not a very easy one. So,the kids and I took a complete two weeks break over Christmas, we felt like we really needed it and I left all my admin, planning, printing until … Continue reading →

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Why we choose to Home Educate

Posted on October 9, 2020 by ofamily

I wrote a short post 6 years ago about why we chose to home educate but I have been thinking a lot about it lately and since we have now started our ninth year of home educating I thought I … Continue reading →

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A piece of paper, a pen and the kitchen table

Posted on August 22, 2020 by ofamily

I love using workbooks and worksheets, it just helps me feel organised and feel like I am covering everything. And that is why I write so many posts about the workbooks and worksheets that we use and like (I don’t … Continue reading →

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Your kids are not normal

Posted on August 8, 2020 by ofamily

“Your kids are not normal.” Wow. Why does anyone think that is okay to say that? And why do they think their version of “normal” is what I want my kids to strive for. Yes it is true my kids … Continue reading →

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Mom, you’re stimming

Posted on December 7, 2019 by ofamily

This past week has been frustrating, people treating the kids like their needs are irrelevant and not considering our home education to be as important as traditional school. And when I get frustrated I tend to stim more than normal. … Continue reading →

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