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The Well-Read Homeschool Mom: How Reading Nurtures Self-Care and Personal Growth

We all know that being a homeschooling mom is no easy feat. It’s an incredible journey filled with joy, challenges, and endless responsibilities. I believe it is even more important for homeschool moms to take some time for themselves, since homeschooling is often a full time job – it overflows into every facet of life. Today, I want to talk about a self-care secret that has made a world of difference in my life as a homeschool mom: reading. Yes,…

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By TERRYN

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How To Create Consistent Routines For a Successful Day

Creating consistent routines requires intentional planning and a commitment to stick with them to create habits. When you are a homeschool mom, daily routines become even more crucial to a successful day. If you are uncomfortable with the notion of routines, you can think of these more as rhythms – a natural flow to your day that becomes more streamlined with regular practice. We will talk about how to create specific morning and evening routines in another post, but…

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By TERRYN

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Self-Care in Homeschooling: Strategies and Tips for Moms to Thrive and Recharge

Being a homeschooling mom is a rewarding and fulfilling journey. It has been one of the best decisions for our family. The benefits far outweigh the challenges; but homeschooling can also be demanding and challenging. Balancing the responsibilities of educating your children while managing a household can leave you feeling overwhelmed and drained. Amidst the busyness, it’s essential to prioritize self-care and carve out time for your own well-being. Taking care of yourself is not only beneficial for your mental,…

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By TERRYN

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How To Simplify Homeschool Planning When Your Current Plan Isn’t Working

Homeschool planning can be exciting and fun, especially when you first start your homeschool journey. It’s been said, after all, “People don’t plan to fail, they fail to plan.” While planning in a way that suits your learning and teaching style and your family’s personalities can be helpful, it should not enslave you. I’ve experienced times in our homeschool that were really overwhelming and left me feeling defeated, primarily because I had allowed the “open-and-go” plans to become the boss of…

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By TERRYN

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6 Ways To Simplify Your Homeschool During a Stressful Season

Any homeschool mom can tell you that even in a good season, homeschooling presents its share of challenges. Homeschooling involves a learning curve for most moms—from the trial and error of finding a functional daily rhythm, to figuring out curriculum, to managing home and extracurriculars, to learning your child’s learning style. And heaven help you if your kid’s learning style differs from yours! When we find ourselves in the middle of rough times, whether it be weeks on end…

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By TERRYN

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Fall Themed Books For The Whole Family – Picture Books & Read Alouds

Fall is right around the corner and it is my favorite! I love everything about fall… the leaves, the smells, the colors, the baking, the sweaters! As much as I don’t want to rush summer, I love when little pops of autumn start showing. To me, fall also means a fresh start. I know that is actually the opposite of what fall stands for, but with the beginning of a new homeschool year, fall feels like a new start to…

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By TERRYN

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Our Homeschool Room Tour || 2020 || Minimal, Large Family

Hi friends! It is that time of year when all the homeschool moms are in planning and organizing mode. And we love it, don’t we?? I just finished organizing our homeschool room for the upcoming school year and thought I would give you all a peek inside. I haven’t shared a homeschool room tour in a few years, and things have changed since then! I have added children, changed curriculum, changed houses, and have definitely learned to live with…

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By TERRYN

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Homeschool Conferences in New England

Homeschool Convention season is upon us! This tends to be one of the more exciting seasons for us homeschoolers – and with good reason! The abundance of curriculum, expert speakers, the refreshment and fellowship with like minded people… it’s all so invigorating! Homeschool convenion are a great place to find encouragement, motivation and strength for the days and years ahead. One of the things we look forward to the most is usually all the homeschool curriculum! We can peruse…

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By TERRYN

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Analytical Grammar || Curriculum Review

Review of Analytical Grammar Analytical Grammar is our favorite program for high school English. I met the late author of the program, Robin Finley at a homeschool conference. She spent time with my oldest son and I in showing us the program and how it worked. My son was hooked on her statement of “all you need is this program and finish it in one year and then you do not need grammar for the rest of the high school…

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By TERRYN

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Exploring Nature With Children || Curriculum Review

On a recent homeschool birding hike, we loaded ID guides, nature journals, and binoculars into our packs to eagerly trek through forest and field. Maybe we were noisy or it was too late in the morning, but we had yet to find a single bird! As younger children searched for muddy tracks by the creek, an older child moved to a quieter place for birdwatching. Her patience paid off. She spotted a large owl perched in the trees. Everyone took…

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By TERRYN

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