I grieve, I hurt, I bleed internally because I feel the pain of those (Black America) who have suffered and lost life at the hands of abusers with badges. I feel the pain of those related them. I feel the pain of those who are afraid. I feel the pain of a black mother as a…
Homeschooling As A Supplement Series – Educational Philosophies & Ideals
One commonality that exists between my wife’s life journey and my own is that our past educational experiences have played vital roles in charting the courses for our respective paths and life philosophies. She specifically recalls her middle school years and how so many aspects of her life had changed. She began to understand herself, her…
Homeschooling As A Supplement Series – Setting the Foundation
As parents, we cannot determine the paths our children will take once they become students. We cannot choose their curricular passions, define their strengths, or overcome their weaknesses for them. We do, however, have the power to propel them towards the outer rims of their potential as lifelong learners. To use a sports analogy, think…
How to Find Time for Yourself As a Homeschooler
I’m in the 7 month of the first year of my homeschooling journey and I have a confession to make. It’s hard as heck. It’s hard as heck for reasons you would never think. Homeschooling is a job and even a career for some, but the hardest part is managing work/life balance—especially because…
The Truth About Recovering from Isolation
I was at an event this past week with my family. My son was so wrapped up in playing with his tablet that he lost all sense of awareness and had a huge accident all over himself. In the moment, I knew what to do: clean up as usual. Then I find out, for lack of…