My 7-year-old son had not one, but two knock-down, drag-out, tear-flinging, screaming, lying-on-the-floor, stubborn-as-a-mule hissy fits recently. A child’s emotions are real and sometimes overwhelming for them. We have so many strong emotions as adults that can be difficult for us to manage. Kids don’t have the emotional maturity yet to handle these moments as … Continue reading How to Stay Sane While Your Kid Melts Down
Motherhood
Tips for Organizing Your Homeschool Space
I love organizing. LOVE it. Not a whole lot in life makes me quite as happy as a clean, organized space. Homeschooling two boys ages 10 and 6 in an apartment presents spatial challenges on top of the regular old run-of-the-mill home education struggles. Trial and error have helped me find a solution that works … Continue reading Tips for Organizing Your Homeschool Space
I’m Proud of Completing Another Year of Homeschool
Another year under our belt is a personal victory for me. Homeschooling is a challenging job. It’s one with endless working hours, requires copious amounts of patience, and demands reaching far within yourself to uncover the grit, stamina, and creativity you never knew you had. As our school year is coming to a close, I’ve … Continue reading I’m Proud of Completing Another Year of Homeschool
Grief: When Miscarriage Terrorizes Your Heart
I found out I was pregnant on Mother’s Day. I felt terrible. Tired and nauseous. My friend and I were sitting in my backyard chatting when she suggested I take a pregnancy test. I ran into the house, taking the stairs two at a time to grab one and take it. A few minutes later … Continue reading Grief: When Miscarriage Terrorizes Your Heart
Why I Chose to Homeschool My Boys
The small part of the world I live in now isn’t used to meeting women (or men) who homeschool their kids. It is legal here, thankfully, but not common. When folks here find out I teach my children at home, they are usually full of questions. I’m sort of an anomaly in our neighborhood. One … Continue reading Why I Chose to Homeschool My Boys
Grief: What It Looks Like 7 Years After Miscarriage
Today marks a sad anniversary for me. This day 7 years ago we lost our little Beatrice… unformed, but created, alive. I remember the heartache, the shock of realizing we were going through this AGAIN. Really? Again?! I thought about the first time this happened - nine months earlier - I knew what was going … Continue reading Grief: What It Looks Like 7 Years After Miscarriage
Aletia Gaye 