I met Penny Mayes from Take Time for Art in 2017 at a blogger conference and I have to say, she is as delightful in person as she is on video! She was also one of the vendors in the HEAV Exhibit Hall at the 2018 Convention. And when I mentioned we were focusing […]
Homeschool
“I’ve Decided to Homeschool and I’m Freaking Out! Help!” Part 2
I had a friend say she’s considering homeschooling and ask for advice. Specifically, she asked for tips, but also why we chose whatever curriculum we chose. Below is some of the advice I shared with her: I love homeschooling, even though sometimes I want to duck-tape the kids to the wall! (And now that our […]
“I’ve Decided to Homeschool and I’m Freaking Out! Help!” Part 1
Ha! Just because I’ve been homeschooling a while now, people think I know what I’m doing and starting to come to me for advice. Which cracks me up because I am the first one to tell you I have no idea what I’m doing! I think the first piece of advice I’d give to any […]
Podcast Episode 9: Dara – Remote Product Strategist/User Experience Designer, Homeschooling Two
In today’s episode, we are talking to Dara, a product strategist/User Experience Designer for a large consulting firm, and homeschooling mother of 2, who works remotely! “We are a beta school, so if something isn’t working for them, then we SHIFT.” Programs Dara mentions: Math Antics, Video Textbook, Crash Course Game Design and […]
Episode 10: Sheri – Counselor/Therapist, Homeschooling Mom of 7
In today’s episode, we’re talking to Sheri, a counselor/therapist who is able to work remotely while currently homeschooling five children, several of whom have special needs. “Your kids are better off at home, even if you can’t do everything you did before. It’s not about what you do, it’s about where you are. Even if […]