Parenting – pause and think about it

So, You’re New to Online Learning…

March 21, 2020

I have been homeschooling my son for a little over three years. Technically, it’s online learning and not considered homeschool, but the concept is the same. My son is enrolled at an online public charter school. He has teachers that instruct him, but I am his learning coach. Every day, I take on the role of a teacher, administrator, lunch lady… You get the idea.

Just like many of you, we started online learning in the midst of a disaster. Soon after my son was enrolled in his new school, we were hit by a hurricane… … More So, You’re New to Online Learning…

The Bully – A Road to Homeschooling

October 17, 2016

I was working on a new post about school lunches versus homemade lunches entitled “School Lunch Blues. Already?” when the situation hit the fan. My son was in trouble. Again. I finally had a teacher that contacted me before the first round of report card related conferences. It made me happy to know the communication … More The Bully – A Road to Homeschooling

We never fail when we try to do our duty. We always fail when we neglect to do it. -Lord Robert Baden-Powell

Accepting Defeat for the win

June 26, 2016

My son and I are enjoying our summer vacation so far, and we were long overdue for the adventures of our past. Things that were once important to us are being addressed again. We finally have some breathing room to do that. A couple of outings reminded me that although we’ve gotten a little lost … More Accepting Defeat for the win

The road less traveled

June 22, 2016

The school year is over and summer has begun for my son. We both have a lot of built up and unnecessary stress to relieve, and it’s time to find our normal again. The only normal I know is to seek adventure and fun wherever I can find it for us. And so, I am on … More The road less traveled

Are you playing square? By Unknown or not provided (U.S. National Archives and Records Administration) [Public domain], via Wikimedia Commons

The Secret

February 5, 2016

I think honesty is usually the best policy. For me, it goes back to the golden rule. I try to treat others the way I would expect to be treated. Unfortunately, a lot of people hate me for that. It’s not that I’m always saying mean things to or about people. But, I do try to … More The Secret

This battle will be done.

September 23, 2015

A lot of parents are pretty complacent about diet even if they know some things aren’t the best thing for you. What really gets me are the people who seem to think I deprive my child and give me dirty looks when I tell them my kid doesn’t drink soda but likes tomato juice. Some people will even go out of their way to sneak my child things they know I wouldn’t approve of. Frankly, that reminds me of an alcoholic not wanting to drink alone… … More This battle will be done.

WWII propaganda poster: A careless word... A needless loss

Come to a meeting!

September 17, 2015

It would be easier for me if I quit the committee. I have way too much going on in my life right now to bother with the petty stuff. I haven’t even had time to publish a couple of blog posts I’ve been planning for weeks. However, I can’t just quit and take away an opportunity for my son. I just won’t stand for any man telling me I’m just bitching when I bring up a legitimate question. I wasn’t wrong, and he knows it… … More Come to a meeting!

Pause and think about it.

July 29, 2015

I was inspired to start my own blog by several special people in my life. To be honest, I’m doing this mostly for me. Love me, or hate me, I am who I am. Yes, I’m opinionated, and I often come across as a know it all. I will be the first to tell you that I don’t know it all. … More Pause and think about it.

pause and think about it

A journey to fulfillment

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