Raising Mums

Being outdoors is good for your children. It's good for everyone! However, finding outdoor activities that you and your children enjoy can be challenging. Scientific discovery continues to reveal all the benefits of being outside; including the benefits of sunlight, the microbes in the soil, and even the mood-boosting effect of the colours of nature. But as Muslims, we know there is something more...

Let’s talk about educating children under five at home. In this podcast and Youtube video I discuss a simple framework that you can use to create preschool activities for your youngest children. In this LIVE episode of Raising Mums, I give guidance on how & what to teach your young children at home! We talk about what homeschooling looks like for children under two, and for kids ages three to five...

As homeschooling parents, we have to overcome many obstacles and hurdles, to provide out children with the education and lifestyle we want for them. When you first begin, one of the biggest barriers to home education, is dealing with naysayers. In those beginning months and years of home education, many of us are fragile. The slightest bump in the road can shatter our confidence and leave us quest...

As a homeschooling parent, we worry a lot! We worry that we're not giving our children enough of our time. We stress that we're not doing enough for them. And we agonise about how to fit it all in! Thie blogpost may contain affiliate links. See Disclaimer for more information. In episode 33 of the Raising Mums podcast, I share with you some practical ways that you "squeeze" more learning into your...

The government announced that schools in the UK would not reopen this January 2021 for at least 6 weeks. This has thrown many families into a state of worry and, in some cases, panic as they come to terms with the fact that they will have to homeschool their children through this lockdown. Families are concerned how this lockdown will affect their children's education, and want to know how they ca...

You want to Start Homeschooling but you don't even know where to begin! You might have questions like: ?“What do I teach first?” ?“Is there an order I need to follow?” ?“What do I do?" ?“What do I say?” ?“How do I even begin?” In this episode of Raising Mums I lay out a step-by-step approach to begin homeschooling your children. Here are the 5 Essential Steps to Start Homeschooling! WATCH NOW! htt...

You're busy...I know! But despite all the things you have to do already, you dream of homeschooling your children. But how can you?! How can you find the time to homeschool your children? In this episode of Raising Mums I talk about how anyone can find the time to homeschool, or do anything else they need to do, with the right time management skills. With a good understanding of how to manage your...

Let’s talk money! How much does homeschooling cost? If you're trying to plan ahead, and work out if home education is a feasible dream for your family, you need to know how much it's going to cost. You need real figures, real numbers! Typically if you’re searching online for the cost to home educate your children, you’ll hear a lot of advice that sounds something like, “Homeschooling is possible f...

Can the Charlotte Mason philosophy of education work for a Muslim homeschool? An increasing number of Muslim Homeschools are adopting and embracing the Charlotte Mason philosophy in their homeschools...but why? In this episode of Raising Mums, I discuss why we use the Charlotte Mason philosophy in our Muslim homeschool and discuss if the Charlotte Mason approach to homeschooling is suitable for Mu...

Listen to our story and learn how to start homeschooling! If you want to homeschool your children, one of the quickest ways to learn how to start is by learning from other experienced homeschoolers and their stories. Learn how to start homeschooling from our story! In this video I share: -Why do we educate our children at home?-How we started homeschooling?-What struggles did we face in the beginn...

To start homeschooling, you need homeschool curriculum. But how do you choose? In this part of the world we are blessed with an abundance of homeschooling resources. There is a wealth of free information online and with the click of a button you can have homeschool curriculum shipped to your door the next day. But with so much available, many mothers feel overwhelmed. When you're learning how to s...

Homeschool planning is a big part of knowing how to start homeschooling. In episode 25 of the Raising Mums podcast, I discuss how homeschool planning can give you freedom and flexibility. How, if done well, homeschool planning can give homeschool mums peace of mind, and confidence in the plans they have laid out. Doesn't that sound wonderful?! I also spend some time introducing and taking question...

I know you're enthusiastic to start homeschooling your children. That's amazing! Maybe you've read "all" the books, picked out a curriculum and you feel prepared. But before you launch into home education, I want to share some mistakes that homeschoolers make...so you won't make them too! This season of the Raising Mums, is dedicated to the parents who want to know know "How to Start Homeschooling...

When thinking about how to start homeschooling, the first thing most of us will consider about is "What books do I need?" But before you start buying any homeschooling books, there are some other things you need to work on first ...3 other things in fact!  In episode 23 of The Raising Mums Podcast, I discuss the 3 Qualities that Homeschool mums need to develop to homeschool well. In this Live Broa...

Homeschooling children can present its own unique problems that only other homeschoolers get! Although the rewards are great, we home-educating families often hit "bumps in the road" that we need advice to rise above. In Episode 20 of Raising Mums, I answer questions some of the questions that other mothers and homeschooling families submitted on my Facebook and Instagram pages. This includes: ?Wh...

When it comes to screen time for children, parents are confused! What is the best thing to do? On the one-hand, we hear about the negative impact of technology on our children; on the other, we hear praise for the many educational resources online. What is the right thing to do? This blog-post contains affiliate links. For more information, see Disclaimer. In Episode 19 of Raising Mums, I present...

I know what you're thinking...Homeschool poetry? Really? Haven't I got enough to think about in my homeschool already, without adding poetry into the mix too?! I know! I get it! Many of you may even be thinking, "What is poetry even for?" Let me explain! In episode 18 of Raising Mums, we tackle: ?? Why poetry should be a part of every child’s education! ?? Easy ways to make poetry a part of your h...

Many women struggle through motherhood, consumed with feeling overwhelmed and stressed. Mum stress stops us enjoying motherhood to its fullest, and may even lead us to mistreat our loved ones. This blog-post contains affiliate links. For more information see Disclaimer. As new mums, we were filled with aspirations of creating a beautiful, peaceful and loved-filled atmosphere for our family; but in...

I've just had a baby, so I know how hard it can be to homeschool during pregnancy! As if homeschooling wasn't challenging enough; and then add in nausea, exhaustion and the mood swings (oh boy those mood swings!) and it can seem almost impossible. This blog-post contains affiliate links. For more information, please see Disclaimer. But my experience with four pregnancies has taught me some "hacks"...

The past year has lead to some great discoveries! Some of these homeschool resources were a part of our plan, whilst others were unexpected pleasures! This blog-post contains affiliate links. For more information, please see Disclaimer. In Episode fifteen of the Raising Mums podcast, I share some of our favourite homeschool resources of the past year. WATCH THIS VIDEO! Favourite Homeschool Resourc...

It can be disappointing, maybe even heart-breaking, when your child won't read. Many families have at least one reluctant reader who just doesn't enjoy reading. But don't worry, there are many ways you can encourage your child to read at home, and enjoy it! This blog-post contains affiliate links. Please see the Disclaimer for more information. Children who read do better at school , opens up worl...

Using a morning basket can simplify your homeschool, whilst at the same time adding an abundance of riches to your children's education. Morning baskets, filled with living books, add depth and meaning to your homeschool days in a way that is easy for you to implement. There are no faddish curriculum or clever gimmicks here! Just a basket filled with beautiful books to nourish your children. This...

Homeschooling requires a lot of motivation. Whether it's just getting up early to start school, preparing lessons, or dealing with the ever changing emotions of your children; you need to stay motivated when you homeschool! In the latest episode of Raising Mums I share the reasons why homeschoolers need sustained motivation. I also share with you ways to generate and protect your existing motivati...

One of the most common questions I am asked online, and in my real-life, is why we chose to homeschool. Why do we do home educate our children? In the latest episode of Raising Mums I share the TWO reasons my family homeschool. Raising Mums is a weekly broadcast that streams LIVE from our Facebook an Instagram pages. This week hundreds of you watched and joined in the conversation, discussing why...

This week, I was on the Our Muslim Homeschool Facebook and Instagram page answering your questions LIVE! I answer questions about: Daily Routines Healthy meal ideas After school activities at home Teaching children about the Islamic Heros Coping with mess Feeling overwhelmed This blogpost contains affiliate links. Please see disclaimer for more information. Big Announcement In this LIVE broadcast,...