To Be a Mom

To be a mom is to be a receiver of dreams. Of confidences. Of innermost thoughts. "Mom, can I talk to you about something?" To be a mom is to be entrusted with the heart of a child. The good. The bad. The ugly. The beautiful. To be a mom is to take those secrets … Continue reading To Be a Mom

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Homeschooling ADHD – A Diagnosis and Where We’re Going From Here

This post contains affiliate links. Please view our full disclosure policy here. A Diagnosis A diagnosis. It can change everything. When you know what you're dealing with, you can learn how to deal with it. Last month, one of our children was diagnosed with (inattentive) ADHD, a common neurodevelopmental disorder. I've struggled to understand this … Continue reading Homeschooling ADHD – A Diagnosis and Where We’re Going From Here

How I’m Scheduling our 2021-2022 Homeschool Year

The thing about homeschool schedules is that they're difficult to keep. As real life happens, flexibility is essential. However, as my children get older, we're moving from a loose homeschool rhythm to a slightly more disciplined schoolwork schedule. When planning our year, I use two important tools: a paper teacher planner and a digital calendar. … Continue reading How I’m Scheduling our 2021-2022 Homeschool Year

Volunteering alongside … Goats?

Our family has been volunteering alongside goats. Yes, you read that correctly. Not with goats. Alongside goats. We've been helping remove invasive buckthorn. And so have they. It all started when I saw an Instagram post from our local naturalist club describing their eco-goat program and asking for volunteers. Having recently finished the Ontario Master … Continue reading Volunteering alongside … Goats?