Where do you begin when you decide to do anything you've never done before? Naturally, I began with the research. What were others in my position doing? What resources existed that I could take advantage of? I soon learned that homeschooling was becoming relatively popular in America, with over 3 million children learning at home… Continue reading Where do you begin when you decide to homeschool your child?
Tag: perspective
Choosing the Road Less Taken
By now you have hopefully read the Story Behind Our Big Move, the background behind the new chapter on chinuch I’m about to begin. If not, go ahead and read it, as it may give you some important context. A discerning (or curious) reader will notice that the article did not specify what path of… Continue reading Choosing the Road Less Taken
Chinuch: A New Chapter
I want to talk more about chinuch. I know I’ve said that before, but haven’t shared much yet. There’s a reason for that. Over the past three years or so, life has taken me and my family on a unique journey. And as I contemplated sharing my ideas, I doubted whether my unusual perspective would resonate with… Continue reading Chinuch: A New Chapter
What Really Is Education?
I'd like to talk about education. And I know what you're thinking. You're right - I'm not a teacher, or any sort of professional educator at all. I'm just a mother raising her kids as best as she can. But hear me out. I've learned, over this past decade of raising my children, that I… Continue reading What Really Is Education?
There’s a war in Israel, and I’m not at the rallies
“How are you doing?” my friend asks me, “I mean, with everything that's going on…” I pause for a moment. “I’m fine, Boruch Hashem.” I muster. “Really, more or less the usual.” Honestly, I'm not really following what's going on. That is, what's going on outside of my never-ending and all-encompassing role of mothering my… Continue reading There’s a war in Israel, and I’m not at the rallies
The Gift of Children is going to print!
Dear friends, Five years have passed since I started this blog. At that point we had four children; last year we were blessed with our seventh beautiful treasure. And I know that without this blog, it wouldn’t be the same. Time and again, I have returned to the words I wrote, to the ideas that… Continue reading The Gift of Children is going to print!
Maybe I’m Not Good Enough to be a Parent
I don't feel prepared for this. It’s one thing to raise toddlers, who basically need food, sleep, and a generous dose of love. But now it’s getting more complex.