I remember a time in my life when I didn't have children, and my husband and I would say stuff like... "Our kids will never do that." "That mom just doesn't have control over her kids." "That's just bad parenting." You know... judging. I won't lie. I've done it, just like I'm sure we all have. Fast Forward I'm now a mother of 3 (ages 7, 6 & 4), and I will proudly say that I am "that mom". That mom who just lets her kids do certain things. That mom who doesn't always have cont

Summer—a season we all recall from our childhood. Staying up late, riding bikes up and down the street, eagerly listening for the ice cream truck and begging our parents to buy us a Bomb-pop, and most importantly, no school. Now, I know times are a little different than when we were kids. Not only that, but I am a different parent than mine were. That being said, I am always with my children and would never allow them to ride their bikes on the road by themselves. We also sti

We all have a story, a why, a beginning. This is ours. Initially, my husband and I never planned on homeschooling our children. We always assumed we would enroll them in public school. We were so certain about our decision that in 2019 we even bought a home in a school district we believed would be ideal for our family. Having both been raised in public schools and not knowing anyone who homeschooled, it seemed like the natural choice. But what made us change our minds? It al

As I sit here and prepare for our next school year, I had a thought that struck me deeply. "Am I enough? Am I capable of teaching my children?" This question, which many parents and educators struggle with, can often lead to moments of self-doubt and reflection. However, after some contemplation, I found the answer to that question is a resounding "YES!" This affirmation goes beyond being a fleeting emotion; it is rooted in the understanding that teaching is not solely about