Gift of Homeschooling

Not much in this episode in regards to tips and advice. Just a simple reminder to stick in there and make the best of things even on those days when things don't go as you intended. Have an amazing rest of your week , and remember that You've Got This. Happy Homeschooling!

In this episode, I share 4 simple tips of  that have helped our family stay organized in our homeschool journey. Remember that you've got this! Together we can make sure that you have the best, the most successful homeschool experience EVER! Happy Homeschooling!

Studies show that just 2hours of screen time a day can be damaging to a young child's brain. In this episode, I wanted to revisit and reiterate what we do as a family to limit screen time. These are the educational resources that we used over the years to limit our "mindless" tv/screen time. NO affiliation with any of these. These are just resources that we have used over the years that worked for...

Proverbs says that without a  vision people perish, and this is absolutely true for every facet of our lives. In this episode I talk about the importance of having a vision for your homeschool journey. Happy Homeschooling, and remember that You've Got This!

Over the 14 years of Homeschooling, these are the 10 most important ways that I have found to help reduce the stress that comes with Homeschooling. If you can't implement all of these tips and advice into your experience, I would advise that you pick at least 3 or more to help you manage your homeschool experience and reduce any stress that you may be feeling. Remember that you've Got this, and to...

In this episode, I wanted to remind us that what is coming out of our mouths is so  important as what our children hear continuously will eventually plant seeds in their heads. One way to make sure that what they are hearing is positive and uplifting is to start the day with positive affirmations. Following is a snip-it of positive affirmations that we recite together before we start the scho...

Sometimes we all need to hit the re-set button because we realize that the schedule our routine is not working. Reminding you all today, that no matter where you are in your homeschool journey, it is always okay to hit the re-set button, as this quote by Jon Acuff reminds us: You Don't Need to go back in time to be awesome; you just have to start right now! Remember that you were born to do this a...

In this episode I talk about something that happens to our family and most homeschooling family every year about this time of the year - Holidayitis! If' you're going through it, know that it's real and totally normal.  Take this time to enjoy your family, and know that very soon you'll be back in the swing of things and back on track. For now, take the time to relax, and take things a little...

During this episode I just wanted to remind and encourage you all to give yourself the time and permission to "un-school" during the Holiday season, and allow yourselves to fully unwind and take a break from the day in and day out of Homeschooling. Happy Homeschooling, and remember - You've Got This!

Depending on what state you are in, you may be required to keep records. In this episode, I share very simple and practical advice about what we do to keep records here in our home. I am lucky to live in a state that does not require very much in terms of record-keeping, but as I have mentioned countless times, homeschool laws vary by state, so one of the most important things that you can do as a...

In this episode, I share how we schedule Holiday Time in our homeschool journey. Hope you all are keeping well. Happy Homeschooling, and remember that You've Got This!

In this episode, I talk about and encourage you how not to do something that can happen very easily when we add homeschooling into our daily to-do list of things that we have to accomplish as parents - Losing "YOU" in the process.  

During this episode, I share what we have been doing for years as a family  on Halloween Day. Happy Homeschooling!

Just because our kiddos are home all day, does not mean that they have to spend a majority of their time in front of the TV or on Screen-time. In this episode, I share tips and advice for limiting screen time that has worked for us as a family over the years. These are the resources that I mention in this episode (remember, I am not affiliated in any way with these resources, these are just resour...

In this episode I share some tips and advice on how to balance homeschooling as a working parent. Remember that - You've Got This! Happy Homeschooling!

Hello Everyone, nothing homeschool in this episode. Simply wanted to jump on and share my heart with you all this morning. Wishing you all a great rest of your day.  I'll be back again soon with more helpful tips and advice about Homeschooling. Until then, remember that You've Got This, and Happy Homeschooling!

Many parents new to Homeschooling who are homeschooling little ones in Kindergarten thru 1st Grade are curious about how long the homeschooling day should be. In this episode I talk about what a regular day for Kindergartener should look like.  Following are a list of recommendations for great educational media to keep those little minds entertained and learning at the same time. Please note...

Every single child comes into this world already hardwired with certain gifts and strengths. Make sure that you use the gift of Homeschooling to help to direct and steer them in these gifts. 

In this episode, I wanted to remind you all not to neglect this most important piece of your homeschooling experience. It is not all about ABCs and 123s.  Homeschooling your children should also encompass teaching them and guiding them to be the best when it comes to love, kindness and decency. Happy Homeschooling!

One of the beauties of homeschooling is that  we as parents and educators get to customize our children's educational experience based on their own abilities and capabilities. This means that we can take advantage of being able to teach them at the grade level that they are truly meant to be at. These curriculums offer an important option of multi-level grade which allows self-pacing with adj...

Taking a few minutes every day the night before or early in the morning to do some curriculum prep will help you avoid any unnecessary stress r anxiety that may come up if your child needs extra help with their homeschool lessons. Happy Homeschooling!

If you are homeschooling in the state of California then you still have time (until October 15th) to file your Private School Affidavit. If you're wondering what a Private School Affidavit is, I address that in this episode. Here is where you file: https://www.cde.ca.gov/sp/ps/affidavit.asp Here is where you can find help on are instructions on how to fill out  the Affidavit:  https://si...

During this episode, I talk about why it is important to have a solid answer to "Why Are You Homeschooling," and taking it one day at a time. Wishing you all the best, and reminding you all that - You've Got This!

In this episode I share simple ideas for quick and easy breakfast  when you are running short on time, or behind schedule as I was this morning :-).

In this episode I discuss a few tips and tricks that we have used in our family to keep the kiddos focused and interested in the learning at hand. Happy Homeschooling!  Remember - You've Got This!