Written by Jamie C. Martin Hey there, fellow introverted mama. The countdown has begun. We can face the upcoming weeks with wonder, delight, and sacred stillness. OR we can crash and burn--driving ourselves into the ground as we attempt to do more and be more and have more and shop more. …
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Weekend homeschool links
US readers: I hope your Thanksgiving was full of good food and special family time--so much to give thanks for! Friends: If you haven't filled out our Homeschool Day in the Life survey yet, can you take 30 seconds and do so please? I'll report back soon about whether or not we'll be continuing our …
“Me-time” and the homeschooling mom
Written by Purva Brown of The Classical Unschooler The concept of "me-time" gets a bad rap these days. Many associate it with a "spoilt generation" asking for more, more, more. Some consider it selfish. But I contend that every homeschooling mom needs time for and to herself. The why of …
Weekend homeschool links
Do you look forward to our Homeschool Day in the Life series each January? We've been doing this for years now, and there are dozens of posts in the archives, so I only want to continue doing it if you still really want us to! Can you click here and let me know, please? It will only take a few …
Balance and flexibility for homeschooling parents
Written by Kara S. Anderson Growing up, I was a competitive figure skater, which meant I spent hours each day on ¼-inch thin blades, tracing intricate figures, spinning in neat circles or landing jumps after multiple rotations in the air. In addition to our time spent on the ice, my fellow …