My role within my family changed when I started homeschooling. I used to work in a corporate job, but now I was 100% in charge of home matters. My husband had his job at work and I had my job at home. I didn’t like to comingle the two very much. For example, I was Read More …
Category: Children
Are you sabotaging your child’s independence?
When you parent from a dictatorial hierarchical structure, you are creating children who are dependent and submissive. We, as parents, say that we want our kids to be independent, but we teach them to obey and follow. When a child is told what to do all of the time, how are they supposed to develop Read More …
Homeschool blessings
As my son reaches adulthood, I was reflecting on all the blessings we have had along our homeschooling journey. I wanted to share them with you as a glimpse of what a blessing this experience can be. 1. I got to watch him grow and thrive in a safe environment. 2. I got to observe Read More …
Parental Challenge
If you have been reading my posts you’ll see I like challenges. They help us grow and step out of our comfort zone. So, here is my next one. If we are truly seeking growth opportunities in our lives, we have to look no further than our immediate family. Of course growth opportunities are EVERYWHERE, Read More …
Listening to yourself
Lately I have really been trying to honor my gut instinct and pay attention to what my body is telling me. I realized today what a blessing it is to be going through these growth opportunities and homeschooling at the same time. Luckily I have always been close with my kids. They can come to Read More …
When is the last time you really laughed?
Have you ever noticed how children’s laughter makes you feel better? It may have something to do with the freedom and innocence of it. I am not sure we are drawn to it because we realize we have lost it or because it feels like home. We remember the feeling of that freedom or Read More …
What do you want to do with your life?
My son just started high school. Inevitably when someone finds this out I get the question, “What is he going to do when he graduates?” Is anyone else as perplexed with this question as I am? My son is 14 years old. He still has 4 years before he graduates. And honestly, he can do Read More …