The Learning Advocate

2018-12-24

Semester End and Christmas Break We never stop homeschooling, not really, but the next two weeks will see a vastly reduced schedule as we relax and enjoy...

2018-12-19

As 2018 winds down and Christmas break approaches, I find that we are in a good space with homeschooling, Emily and I. She gets stressed still, mainly...

2018-11-27

Em-adding up her money There’s nothing quite like returning to homeschool with a bang and a burst of energy. As Em tackled subtracting decimals for...

2018-11-24

Back in the States After a full month in Europe, my beautiful girl is back home and we were both so relieved and happy to have her home. Em and her...

2018-10-24

Yesterday was the six month meeting with the Family Support Team – a group of professionals as well as foster and bioparents. Well, at least that’s the...

2018-09-14

This past month has really seen some changes – maturity, thoughtfulness, responsibility and accountability. I want to share these with you because it...

2018-08-20

My girl is a lot like me. She has a sweet tooth. She’s a picky eater (thankfully it is something she should grow out of). Her room is ridiculously...

2018-08-16

Monday and Tuesday were “homeschool free” days, but we’ve been packing in the learning today! Our “Three Day” Homeschool Week Balancing work with homeschool...

2018-08-13

“I hate math.” How many times did I say it when I was a child? Too many to count. In fact, I continued to repeat the mantra well into college, tears...

2018-08-09

Em working on her 6th grade composition and critical thinking A Decent First Day Ah, the return to homeschooling! It certainly had its fits and starts...