Homeschooling in Survival Mode ~ Written by Kari Patterson My dad passed away three weeks ago. I wrote about him in my day-in-the-life post, how we live next door and the little boys run over every day. We helped care for him these last two years after my mom passed away. She had Parkinson's; …
Kari’s Homeschool Day in the Life (with a 3-, 5-, 15-, and 17-year-old)
Kari's Homeschool Day in the Life (with a 4-, 5-, 15-, and 17-year-old) ~ Written by Kari Patterson This is my 11th day-in-the-life post for Simple Homeschool! As I look back at the early years, one thought fills my mind: I don't regret a bit of the homeschool journey with my Bigs; I just wish …
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A Letter to My Child Who Has Failed
I Want You to Learn; A letter to my child who has failed ~ Written by Kari Patterson My dear child, You might be 3 or 5 or 14 or 17. The details will vary, but my posture toward you never will. I know you feel it right now, that feeling we fear most, the feeling we avoid at all cost: …
Nothing to Hide
Nothing to hide ~ Written by Kari Patterson Do you ever wonder how your kids will describe their homeschool experience someday? I try not to dwell too much on it; we do our best and hope they'll look back with fond memories and maybe even a bit of gratitude. But it does cross my mind now and …
8 helpful expectations for a successful school year
8 helpful expectations for a successful school year~ Written by Kari Patterson My husband used to call me a delusional optimist. Not just optimistic, ridiculously optimistic. Or, from his perspective, optimistic in a way that doesn't line up with reality. I concede. And while I still believe …
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