Confessions of a Supermom: I Never Burn Out

Why does it seem that we can look at someone else and they have it all together while we’re struggling just to stay afloat? It hardly seems fair does it? The fact is, that no matter how much you may or may not have it together, there is someone else that has it more together. If you homeschool 10 kids and are never late with your paper work. . .I guarantee you that you’ll find someone homeschooling 12 kids who turns their paper work in early. With that said, let me clarify my title. I am not a self proclaimed … Continue reading →

Why We’re Not Going Back to School

We never stopped schooling in June. My kids’ school year runs from July 1st to June 30th. This may seem like a curious practice to someone who is schooled out of the home. But actually, skipping the summer break and opting for a year long academic calendar makes a lot of sense for us. . .and for other people too. Review, Review, Review Do you remember public school? When you spent the first 6 weeks reviewing what you should’ve learned last year and the last month reviewing for tests and dreaming of summer vacation? In December we didn’t do a … Continue reading →