Homeschooling

I think the most valuable thing that has come from our homeschooling is the connection we have with our children.

The best conversation and most magical moment with mu children have come unexpectedly. One year my daughter and I watched every single episode of Full House together- one a night. She cried when we were done. She wasn’t crying for the show so much as she didn’t want our ’special” time to end.

I have made it a point to have a “date” night with each of my kids- and that time together is scared. They know I will not miss it for anything. It is as simple as going to library together, getting an ice cream or a hot chocolate. It doesn have to be fancy or expensive. The idea is for my child to know they are important and special and I will focus all my attention on them- not on dishes or a sibling or a chore.

I saw results immediately. My kids acted differently when the other two weren’t around- no competition or jostling for position. I behaved differently- n corralling or being tense watching for a runway toddler.

If you are able to work into your schedule- school or no school- try and make a date with yous kids- can be once a month - as long as you take it seriously and make it a priority.

Let me know if you do this or have started!