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If You Choose Homeschooling: Step 3 – Commit
This is the last post in the series, 3 Steps to Take If You Choose Homeschooling: Step 3 - Commit. In the first post of this series, we addressed some of our fears. One fear we did not discuss was the fear of commitment. When parents are considering homeschooling, their first thoughts focus on their children's education. But, let’s be honest. At some point, whether they say it out loud or not, parents ask themselves: “If I choose to homeschool, what kind of commitment is involved?" Here are a few thoughts to encourage you...
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If You Choose Homeschooling: Step 2 – Believe
In my last post: 3 Helpful Steps If You Choose Homeschooling, we addressed step one of admitting our fears. Once we got that out of the way, we were then free to admit our excitement! Now, we’re ready to take the second step and believe. There’s nothing magical about homeschooling...
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3 Helpful Steps If You Choose Homeschooling – Step 1: Admit
In the spring of 2020, approximately 50 million students and their caregivers experienced distance learning due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Even though there are differences between total distance learning and other methods of homeschooling, students have discovered they like learning at home. And most of their parents are cool with that. According to an EdChoice opinion poll, fifty-two percent of parents with school-age children have a more favorable view of homeschooling since the COVID-19 crisis began. In fact, forty-one percent of parents said they are more likely to homeschool this fall (Real Clear Opinion poll, May 2020). Are you considering making the switch? This is not a decision to take…
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3 V’s to Consider When Planning a 2020 Vacation
The COVID-19 restrictions are beginning to relax around the nation and many “stay-at-home” people are raring to hit the road. There are 3 V’s to consider when planning a 2020 vacation. Government, medical, and even travel websites post rules and guidelines for vacationers’ health and safety. This blog post addresses our views (not political), our vigilance, and our versions of vacations...
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Teaching Children About Face Masks Brings Comfort
Teaching children about face masks brings them comfort when they encounter others wearing them and when they must wear one. The first time my two-year-old grandson saw me in a face mask he was unusually quiet. It took him a little while to warm up to me. Whether it’s due to coronavirus or another health issue, as children venture out, they will encounter people wearing masks. It’s one thing to see a physician wear one, but it can be perplexing to a young child who sees the grocery store clerk, the pizza delivery guy, and even Grandma wearing a face mask. Some children don’t like it. Since babyhood, they’ve formed…
