Jan
05
The Beauty of Doing Nothing
I’m a list-maker; full-on Type A, get it done or get out kind of mama. For me, doing nothing is an art form. It has taken years of learning to Read more
Category: Roadschooling
Nov
16
Friday Faves: Must-Have Children’s Book Gifts
Maybe it is because I taught English or because I write for a living, but I love books. Books give children the ability to imagine different places, characters, and endless Read more
Nov
16
Friday Faves: Must-Haves for Kids Ages 5-10
Here it is, friends! Save yourself the wait in the Black Friday lines. All of these can be purchased with one click and all are available at the lowest current Read more
Oct
03
How Downsizing and Living Simple Has Transformed My Child
One year ago, we sold the farm (literally) and drastically downsized our lives into a 36-foot RV. We shed furniture, toys, clothes — and stress. In the process, we also Read more
Jul
18
Public School vs Roadschool For The Child With Behavior Diagnosis
Many parents toil and strain over the decision to pull their children from the public school system or to never start them in the first place. For our family, this Read more
Jan
28
Dear Parent of A Gifted Learner: A Letter From A Desperate Teacher
Dear Parent of A Gifted Learner: A Letter From A Desperate Teacher, Moms and dads, first let me thank you. My endless praises go out to you for reading to Read more
Jan
25
8 Tips For The First-Time Homeschooling Parent
Making the decision to homeschool your child is not one usually made lightly. Many families pray and pine over their choice. Will my child become socially awkward? Will my child Read more
Jan
19
18 Non-Traditional Activities to Try with Your Kids
As a career-switching teacher, formerly of the corporate world, I cannot tell you how important it is to prepare our children for life after school. We are, unfortunately, still teaching Read more