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One of my favorite pictures of me with my children is this one, being surrounded while I’m reading a book. The boys are two here, while Rachel is four. You can spy board books in the background in the bookcase, while we try our hand at reading chapter books. I want to capture these memories […]
Kicking off the New Year is always filled with goals and resolutions. This year, instead of having lofty ideas set for myself, I’m going to keep it simple. I’m focusing on a parenting goal for January, and I hope y’all join in the fun! My Challenge – 30 Days of Reading with My Kids Storytime […]
Are you thinking about homeschooling your only child? Wondering if you’re the only one? Need resources and support? You’ll want to watch this iHomeschool Hangout. Sallie Borrink and Jimmie Lanley share their best tips about homeschooling their only children. It’s been many years since I’ve only had one child at home, but these ladies have […]
If I’m asked ‘what about socialization’, when discussing my homeschool, I have to suppress a giggle. I usually respond with “Have you met my daughter?” There’s no doubt in my mind that Rachel has a sanguine temperament. She is headstrong and fearless, ready to try anything. Her adventurous spirit makes me smile and has me […]
This fall, I’ll be homeschooling three children, while trying to keep a newly walking toddler from eating the crayons. We’re squeezed in like sardines in our home, with no separate homeschool room. Instead, we do most of our work in the living room and kitchen. How in the world do you organize your homeschool supplies […]