To the untrained eye, I am considered a "veteran" homeschooler since I just entered my 15th year of doing it. However, any real homeschool Mom knows that you have never really "arrived" and there are always things you can learn--especially if you have more than one child! That being said, I have learned many things along the way, and would like to share 10 tips with you that help me stay sane, focus on my reason for homeschooling, not to give up, and to make sure I am training my children properly! OK, let me share some things that I have learned in my almost 15 years of homeschooling... My 10 Homeschool Tips for Moms 1. Don't Over Schedule. Yes, schedules and order are important. However, if you never allow room to deviate from plans, you may just lose your mind and suck the joy out of the process! Schedules should not be iron clad. There should always be room for fun, putting off one concept for another day (while focusing on one that needs to be reinforced), and anything else that … [Read more...]