It’s Not a Contest: When Things Feel Hard

Homeschooling

I met a mom yesterday. She has 4 kids – the youngest two are twins. I never had twins, so I turned to my friend Michelle whose twins are now 14.  “Are you having flashbacks?” I asked. She nodded in a way that said yes, and also hinted at a little PTSD that...

HS 184: The Important Skills Learned from Cooking with Kids with Tiffany Dahle

The Homeschool Solutions Show

Blog FacebookPinterestTwitterPocketEmail I don’t know about your kids, but mine love to bake. There is something about getting in the kitchen and making a mess while making something yummy that appeals. This summer I had the pleasure of meeting Tiffany Dahle who...

Using drawings to help kids remember

Memory Work

Pam’s Fall in Love with Morning Time video on using the Memory Palace technique to learn an Emily Bronte poem made me think of how often we use not only images to help remember things, but physical drawings, as well. Missed the Fall in Love with Morning Time event?...

HS 182 Andrew Stanley: Homeschooling is Too Funny

The Homeschool Solutions Show

Blog FacebookPinterestTwitterPocketEmail Andrew Stanley was homeschooled through eighth grade and gets it. He knows homeschooling makes the fodder for some funny jokes. Join me and Andrew on this episode of the podcast as we chat about how a finance major ended up as...

Create A Morning Time That Works for Your Family

Morning Time

Morning Time is an effective way for your family to accomplish curriculum goals while learning together. It’s easy to incorporate a variety of books, subjects, and other fun activities to start your day off on the right foot. This month, several moms share how...