Tag Archives: parenting

A Day off being a Home-educating mom

Posted on October 1, 2017 by ofamily

I Love being a home-educating Mom, I really do. But here is the thing it is all-consuming, it has a tendency to take over my WHOLE life. I am always reading up about new topics, find new resources, pinning ideas, … Continue reading →

Posted in Homeschooling | Tagged BML#17, Britmums, home education, homeschooling, parenting, Twinkl | 4 Comments

Sensory Bounce Back

Posted on June 27, 2017 by ofamily

My husband and I have a term in our house – bounce back. Sounds strange I am sure but it is the time the kids take to “bounce back” to their normal selves after a sensory overwhelming activity / day(s). … Continue reading →

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She loves to dance

Posted on May 22, 2017 by ofamily

This weekend was a big weekend in our little home. My oldest danced on stage in a show. And for the first time in three years I actually got to watch her dance and yes I cried. My daughter loves … Continue reading →

Posted in SPD | Tagged dancing, home education, homeschooling, parenting, sensory processing disorder | 2 Comments

Nine Years

Posted on May 18, 2017 by ofamily

Nine years ago my oldest was born. She challenged all my pre-existing ideas that I had about being a parent. She is kind, gently, loving, protective, smart, funny, sensitive to other people’s needs, she is an incredible daughter and the … Continue reading →

Posted in SPD | Tagged home education, homeschooling, parenting, sensory processing disorder, spd | 3 Comments

One of my home education essentials is my tablecloth

Posted on March 18, 2017 by ofamily

Yes you read the heading correctly. A tablecloth. When we first set out on this home education journey I made the rookie mistake of trying to buy a stack of educational goodies, I spent way too much, most of which … Continue reading →