This was so encouraging as a mid-year reset. By this time in the year, I need a little pep talk. Thank you for putting this together! It was definitely needed.
Beautiful and comforting thoughts. We started homeschooling our 7 and 10 yr olds. I We believe in thinking and taking things long term but the step of homeschooling feels so different that some days it makes me think and introspect a lot. Building habits takes time and we fully subscribe to it. We take on one thing at a time
Goodness this was amazing!! I love hearing from veterans and those that are on the other side. Thank you for sharing!! These really struck a chord with me.
I agree with everything here. I enjoyed homeschooling grades 1-3 mostly at home with a few enrichment activities outside the house. A slower, manageable schedule worked for us and helped lay the groundwork for consistency. But now that my boys are older (grades 3 and 5) we are finding that we want more community, friends, mentors, and teachers. I have heard that need increases as kids mature and individuate.
Although a small sample you teased out some great takeaways. Bravo
I do have a few comments from a behavioral pediatrician. In #3 you state protect their love of learning. We now know that passion is at least as much genetic as environmental as is behavior. Taylor to your children’s passions is great but you have an opportunity to strengthen their weaker skills particularly with a curious learner. Chores (real work) giving responsibilities gives the child an opportunity to contribute to a family’s success and builds confidence in the child. He also teaches the ability to delay gratification until the responsibility is done. Another and very important ability that is learned is to do something you don’t want to do, and in today’s world that skill stands out. The parents paralysis you speak of ” Have I done enough?“
haunts many parents. Trust the fact that you have given your child the tools to solve any problem that you may have missed presenting. May a concerted effort to teach problem solving steps between 5-10 years. (The weakest skill of teens today)
Lastly, let their passion find their career they will be happier and more successful.
What wonderful takeaways, Claire! You are a gift to homeschooling families! ♥️
This was so encouraging as a mid-year reset. By this time in the year, I need a little pep talk. Thank you for putting this together! It was definitely needed.
Beautiful and comforting thoughts. We started homeschooling our 7 and 10 yr olds. I We believe in thinking and taking things long term but the step of homeschooling feels so different that some days it makes me think and introspect a lot. Building habits takes time and we fully subscribe to it. We take on one thing at a time
Beautiful and such a wonderful way to think about it.
Goodness this was amazing!! I love hearing from veterans and those that are on the other side. Thank you for sharing!! These really struck a chord with me.
I’m so glad! ❤️
Give them greatness to imitate!!! Yes!!!!🙌
Thank you!
I read many books and met many mothers before I homeschooled, this would have been a great addition to my learning.
Wonderful takeaways, Claire!
I agree with everything here. I enjoyed homeschooling grades 1-3 mostly at home with a few enrichment activities outside the house. A slower, manageable schedule worked for us and helped lay the groundwork for consistency. But now that my boys are older (grades 3 and 5) we are finding that we want more community, friends, mentors, and teachers. I have heard that need increases as kids mature and individuate.
This matches my experience too.
Although a small sample you teased out some great takeaways. Bravo
I do have a few comments from a behavioral pediatrician. In #3 you state protect their love of learning. We now know that passion is at least as much genetic as environmental as is behavior. Taylor to your children’s passions is great but you have an opportunity to strengthen their weaker skills particularly with a curious learner. Chores (real work) giving responsibilities gives the child an opportunity to contribute to a family’s success and builds confidence in the child. He also teaches the ability to delay gratification until the responsibility is done. Another and very important ability that is learned is to do something you don’t want to do, and in today’s world that skill stands out. The parents paralysis you speak of ” Have I done enough?“
haunts many parents. Trust the fact that you have given your child the tools to solve any problem that you may have missed presenting. May a concerted effort to teach problem solving steps between 5-10 years. (The weakest skill of teens today)
Lastly, let their passion find their career they will be happier and more successful.
Keep up the great work.