Weird, Unsocialized Homeschoolers
Honest. Quirky. Real. Stereotype-smashing humor for homeschooling families.
I don’t want to give you a false impression – I don’t spend as much one-on-one time with my kids as I feel like I should. I’ve always said that spending quality time with my kids is one of the hardest parts of homeschooling for me. By the end of the school part of our day, I’m ready just to… View Post
It’s not unusual for a homeschooled kid to have interests in areas about which their parent has no clue, skill, or talent. That’s no excuse for not nurturing their gifts or allowing them to explore their interests. Particularly as kids hit the middle and high school years, it’s important to provide opportunities for them to develop their natural talents and… View Post
Today begins National Young Readers Week, and I decided to kick it off at my house by creating a list of books that I’d like Megan to tackle during her middle school years. Why just Megan, you may ask. Because Josh is already in 8th grade, so he doesn’t really have time to read them all. Add to that the… View Post
Happy Friday! I hope everything is going well in your neck of the woods. (Is that a Southern thing?) It’s been a good week here and the weather today is incredible! It hasn’t even hit 80 degrees yet. It’s kind of hot in the direct sun, but in the shade there is a nice, crisp breeze. It feels like fall…. View Post
Many people view 8th grade as no different than the seven (plus Kindergarten) that came before it. However, I see 8th grade as a transition year for homeschooling parents and their kids. And, 8th grade also makes the perfect prep year for high school, for parents and students. This post contains affiliate links. See full disclosure policy for more details. Email and… View Post