Tag Archives: parenting

50m Swim Challenge

Posted on June 25, 2019 by ofamily

Today something amazing happened. Both my kids swan 50 metres non-stop. Wow! Now I realize for some of you that probably sounds normal, not something to get over-excited about. But as a mom of two sensory kids this has been … Continue reading →

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Yes we watch Documentaries

Posted on June 4, 2019 by ofamily

Yes we do use documentaries as a form of learning.  And please before I go further it is ONE of many forms of learning.  If you read the blog you will know we LOVE our books and I think have … Continue reading →

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Going Against the Trend

Posted on May 18, 2019 by ofamily

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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What about Social Skills ?

Posted on May 8, 2019 by ofamily

One of the questions home educators often get asked is what about social skills? Surely keeping your child out of a class fill of kids their own age will mean they lack social skills? My answer ……………….. Today after my … Continue reading →

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Taking a week off

Posted on March 29, 2019 by ofamily

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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