If we step back and let our children lead their own learning, will they ever push themselves? Will they build that muscle of perseverance, of working through challenges? Will they reach their full potential?
Have you ever watched your child completely absorbed in something they love, and felt that familiar tension rise up? That voice inside you that says 'yes, but... when are we going to do some real work, and some real learning?'
You know what one of the most powerful tools in my home educating toolkit is? It's something I actually learned from my professional life, and it's transformed how I connect with my kids. It's called a one-on-one, or 1:1, and today I want to tell you why it matters so much.
It might sound strange, but I'm actually grateful when someone asks me about burnout in home education. Not because I enjoy hearing about their struggles, but because it means they're being honest about something we all face at times.
The deeper I go into home education, the more I find myself spending time in my own experiences and reflections. I've started recording these as mini episodes. Short, raw takes on things I think matter.
You know what question I hear all the time? 'Where can I find a good home ed community?' It's presented as this essential piece of the home education puzzle - like if you don't have a regular meetup group with other homeschooling families, you're somehow missing something vital...
