Summer time is when the children let loose. It’s when they forget about school and let their imaginations and energy run unrestricted. Well, at least that is how I imagine it. It’s the best time of year to enjoy all things outdoors. Before that all comes to an end, I wanted to highlight one of our…
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…
A Solution for Weak Wrists: Mighty Tykes
When I discovered Aaron needed an extra boost in building his hand strength, I researched everything I could to support the need. I found some great everyday activities as listed here, and some great products, which you can also find here. At the same time, I discovered a product I found to be a simple yet…
The Benefits of Consistently Exposing Children To Music
Can you go back to a time where music had a positive effect on you? How did it make you feel? Where did your mind go? How did you carry it with you everyday? For me: In college the art of stepping was such a physical release for me — music and sound made with…
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…