It can be difficult as a parent to support our kids when a loss happens. So, how can we help our children understand and cope with the strong emotions that arise with death, grief, and loss? Helping Children with the Death of a Pet I thought we had more time. I knew this day would come... Some Day. But, we still had years together...right? Years, before we had to say goodbye. I mean, … [Read more...] about 12 Books to Help Children with Death, Grief, and Loss
Archives for September 2018
Self-Care for the Introverted Homeschool Mom
Self-care for moms can be difficult. Add in homeschooling and now you've really got a challenge! But what if you are an introverted homeschool mom surrounded by extroverts. How can you not only homeschool well but also thrive in a world full of extroverts? This post may contain affiliate links. Please read my disclosure statement for more information. Self-Care for the Introverted Homeschool … [Read more...] about Self-Care for the Introverted Homeschool Mom
Scheduling for Your Homeschool When You’re Not a Schedule Kinda Girl
Scheduling for your homeschool can be intimidating. Especially, when you're not a schedule kinda girl. So, what is a simple yet effective planning method for your homeschool? I'm gonna share my secret with you. This post may contain affiliate links. Please read my disclosure statement for more information. Scheduling for Your Homeschool When You're Not a Schedule Kinda Girl As a … [Read more...] about Scheduling for Your Homeschool When You’re Not a Schedule Kinda Girl
Our Favorite Fall Books
Our favorite fall books include those with gorgeous illustrations and beautiful stories. With the cooler nights comes the change in seasons. Autumn is upon us as is apple picking, falling leaves and of course pumpkins! Don't you just love fall? Changes in the seasons result in changes in the seasonal books on our shelves. I hope you enjoy some of our fall favorites! This post may contain … [Read more...] about Our Favorite Fall Books
Leaving Space in Our Homeschool Year
Are you trying to juggle homeschooling and all of your kiddo's activities? Homeschool parents constantly feel pressure to fill every moment of their kids' days with educational instruction or extracurriculars. The struggle is real, folks. Yet, there is much to be said about leaving space in our homeschool. Learning happens is in those unplanned spaces. Leaving Space in Our Homeschool Year … [Read more...] about Leaving Space in Our Homeschool Year
How to Create an Enchanting Experience with Copywork
Copywork is an important part of the writing process. But how can we make it a meaningful and enchanting experience with the written word? How to Create an Enchanting Experience with Copywork This post may contain affiliate links. Please read my disclosure statement for more information. Copywork. Does it bring up images of the hard schoolmaster making students write lines on a … [Read more...] about How to Create an Enchanting Experience with Copywork
Encouraging Music Appreciation with SQUILT
Are you wanting to introduce music appreciation into your homeschool? Maybe you feel intimidated because you don't have a musical background and have no idea where to start? Perhaps you feel there isn't time to make music a part of your child's education? Cultivating a love and appreciation of music in our children is super important and now it's super easy too. This post may contain affiliate … [Read more...] about Encouraging Music Appreciation with SQUILT