Find a variety of tried and true tips, tools and thoughts here to consider in your homeschooling journey.
From parenting to screen time, or education to perfectionism, there’s an ever-growing list of ideas and suggestions here for you to browse.
- Which is better? Ending the “school” vs “homeschool” debate
Sometimes I wonder if I picked the right name for this. (For Homeschool Haven, that is.) Because here’s the thing: I’m a mother first, and … - What’s the point of deschooling & how does it work?
Deschooling. It’s a word you’ve likely heard bandied around when it comes to homeschooling. It’s a topic I often get asked about when working with … - Don’t forget to build your quit-list
When your to-do list reigns, don’t forget to build your quit-list too. Whether you’re a working mama,a stay-at-home-mama,a homeschooling mamaor a mixture of all of … - How to handle tricky homeschool questions
“Oh, is there no school today?” It’s a pretty common refrain when we’re out and about during school hours. You too? How do you respond? … - One KEY principle to teach your kids about technology…
We live in a world where technology is at our fingertips, and so much a part of everything we do. Whether we like it or … - Raising kids to think outside the box…
I was chatting with a friend about a time when one of my kids had come up with an arguably witty response to a request … - How to organise without a homeschool room
If, like me, you’re a collector of resources and don’t have the space for a homeschool room in your home… then these tips just might … - Sorting, filing and record keeping the easy way!
Do you feel stuck when it comes to sorting out everything your children have accumulated from the last calendar year? Do you have big piles … - What you’re doing here, matters – even laundry!
We ask a lot of ourselves as homeschooling parents, don’t we? It’s not enough that we’re taking on the responsibility of educating our children, we … - Teaching your kids to be includers
Whatever you teach your kids,however you choose to do so,remember to teach them to be includers: To notice the outsiders.To welcome new faces.To respect differences.To … - Thoughts on embracing another term and inspiring learning
Amid a blur of rain and swirling winds, another term is here. Just. And this one’s already living up to its reputation of being cold … - One simple question to ask yourself when you plan your calendar
It can be so easy to put our hands up to do all sorts of extra things. Added commitments. In life in general. Including (and … - 8 tips for when your child refuses
It can be difficult not to take it personally, and react accordingly, when you encounter refusal from your kids. In any form. So, you’ve asked … - 4 questions to ask yourself when your child refuses
How do you respond? Whether there’s one particular subject that seems to hit a sore spot, a certain activity that sets them off, a request … - Setting the tone in your home
Have you ever thought “can’t I just have a bad day all on my own?!!!” Some days it really feels like you can’t catch a … - Planning with a difference… in 2 steps!
I said I’d elaborate, so here I am! Planning… um…… what do I do? Believe it or not, I start with my house! It’s “planning” with a …
Homeschool course: coming soon!
Did you know? My course will be launched soon, and I can’t wait to support you in your homeschooling this way! It’s designed to help you homeschool confidently, your way. Here’s a hint of what you’ll find inside:
—> A conversation over coffee, from which you’ll come away feeling equipped to shape a homeschool pathway that suits your family and the season of life that you’re in. One small step at a time.
—> Encouragement for thinking holistically and shifting your mindset from the traditional paths that you may be more familiar with.
—> Help and practical support for getting your head around the exemption process without getting lost in it.
—> A heart-to-heart guide to homeschool in a way that brings peace, joy and freedom into your home.
—> Permission to imperfectly navigate this pathway for your family.
And last but not least, it’s reassurance that:
- you know your family best.
- you’ve got what it takes to do this.
- you are equipped to homeschool.
- you’re not alone.
What next?
Check out the variety to be found in my Subjects & Curriculum section next. It’s not necessarily what you’d think… so grab your coffee and join me to explore the “how” of approaching learning with a homeschool headspace.