Lately, I've seen quite a few moms online talking about how they don't enjoy staying home to homeschool their children. They are exhausted and unhappy. So, today I want to talk about what has kept me sane over the years when I've been staying home with the kids,...
One of the challenges of staying home with your kids is that you have to keep feeding them. I love food, but even I get burned out on cooking every meal.
It’s Christmas shopping time! That means it’s time to re-stock the school supplies and pass them off as gifts. Homeschooling families all need to stock up on the same essentials every Christmas.
Taking a break from normal routines helps you regroup and re-energize. Make crafts, bake cookies, watch holiday movies and visit family.
This is a question I have a strong opinion on. I think the best time to start talking about dating is significantly before your child starts dating.
Giving your kids consequences for their behavior can be one of the more challenging aspects of parenting. This is extra true if your child is neurodiverse.
For many years now, I’ve been mostly a stay-at-home mom, who also homeschools her kids. That sounds so easy compared to what I do. Here’s my job description.
I have an autistic child. I also have a family member who is sure that this child’s “social issues” would be cured if we just “socialized him more.”
When my daughter was diagnosed with ADHD it forced me to take a look at my own life. I can see what struggles and gifts my neurodiversity has given me.
Feeding a toddler or a very picky small child can be challenging. I have some ideas for how to make food more fun for your picky eater.
Finding the right pet for your family can be a challenge. Finding the right pet that can also provide your child with emotional support can be harder.
Staying home to homeschool is financially challenging for most families. I have a few tips on things I’ve done to cut costs over the years.
I know there are tons of debates about screen time. Is it safe? How much is too much? I am going to share what I have done as a parent, and why.
There are a lot of reasons why your child may not be ready to go off to college or join the workforce right out of high school. And that’s okay.
Time-outs never seemed to deliver the promised good behavior and self control. I found a new way to use time-outs that works.
Sometimes as a mom, you need to do things like cook or clean. What can you do with your little one? Leet me give you some ideas.
Most of us remember exactly how we spent our sick days as children. It sets a pattern for how we care for ourselves as adults. Here’s how we handle sick days.
Class pets are a right of passage and can be a lot of fun. But not all classroom pets are created equal.
