This is a wonderful post!!! I thoroughly enjoyed (and agreed with your points) reading it, as a mother who never imagined we’d be a homeschool family! On year two of our homeschool adventure and it’s been an incredible blessing to our family.
Fantastic post, Mollie, I hope many families can set aside their fears and just try it out. I think they’ll find homeschooling is not as scary/intimidating as they may think. ♥️
Thank you for sharing! Two of these have been my biggest concern (socializing and teaching a strong willed child), your reassurance is encouraging. We don’t live near family or cousins so the socializing has felt very much on me to figure out, which isn’t bad but can feel intimidating!
Sure! Socializing is so important, but takes intentionality. For us, most of our socializing is done through neighbors, church friends, and our co-op. As our kids get older, we try to have as many playdates with good friends as we can, host families for dinner often, and do lots of field trips with other homeschoolers. And strong willed children…it’s been a journey for us for sure! But we’ve seen a lot of growth : )
Thank you for sharing these! My second is a strong willed child (which I’m unsure if it’s her age as much as her personality) but I was wondering if you have a post on this or tips about homeschooling a strong willed child.
You’re welcome! Educating (and raising) a strong willed child definitely comes with its challenges, but what better of an influence than a parent who cares most for them to guide them through.
This is a wonderful post!!! I thoroughly enjoyed (and agreed with your points) reading it, as a mother who never imagined we’d be a homeschool family! On year two of our homeschool adventure and it’s been an incredible blessing to our family.
Thanks Larson! So glad it's been a blessing to your family as well. It's not always easy but I too am grateful for this adventure with my kids : )
Fantastic post, Mollie, I hope many families can set aside their fears and just try it out. I think they’ll find homeschooling is not as scary/intimidating as they may think. ♥️
Yes absolutely! Sometimes it just takes a leap of faith.
Thank you for sharing! Two of these have been my biggest concern (socializing and teaching a strong willed child), your reassurance is encouraging. We don’t live near family or cousins so the socializing has felt very much on me to figure out, which isn’t bad but can feel intimidating!
Sure! Socializing is so important, but takes intentionality. For us, most of our socializing is done through neighbors, church friends, and our co-op. As our kids get older, we try to have as many playdates with good friends as we can, host families for dinner often, and do lots of field trips with other homeschoolers. And strong willed children…it’s been a journey for us for sure! But we’ve seen a lot of growth : )
Thank you for sharing these! My second is a strong willed child (which I’m unsure if it’s her age as much as her personality) but I was wondering if you have a post on this or tips about homeschooling a strong willed child.
You’re welcome! Educating (and raising) a strong willed child definitely comes with its challenges, but what better of an influence than a parent who cares most for them to guide them through.