Every year, in early August, the onslaught of back to school advertising begins. Students (well the parents) are bombarded with reasons to purchase the trendiest wardrobe, up to date electronics, and designer back packs. Home educators are not exempt from this back to school mentality. Their focus, ... View Post

We try so hard to create the perfect life for our children. We protect them from bumps and bruises as they take their first steps, we help them find activities they can do well, and we steer them away from risky things. But as much as we try to keep them inside our protective bubble, at some point, ... View Post