by The Coop Homeschool "Piglet noticed that even though he had a Very Small Heart, it could hold a rather large amount of Gratitude."A.A. Milne, Winnie-the-Pooh An attitude of gratitude is a big thing in our house. According to articles (based on research) in Psychology Today, New York Times, and other sources, gratitude leads to... Continue Reading →
ADHD Awareness: Testing & Diagnosis
by Laura Malone If you’re reading this post, chances are that last week’s post, ADHD Awareness: Signs and Symptoms, hit a little too close to home. If this is a new realization, you could be worried for your child's future yet hesitant to take action. You might be thinking, “Maybe I should wait and see... Continue Reading →
ADHD Awareness: Signs and Symptoms
by Laura Malone Many of us have this sweet picture in our minds of what homeschooling will be like before we get started. And for some of us, it goes just as we dreamed or maybe even better. But for the rest of us, we find ourselves banging out heads against a wall, confused. We... Continue Reading →
Facing Self-Doubt in Your Homeschool
by Laura Malone One of the most difficult things about being a new homeschool mom is the fact that most of us dive into these deep waters with absolutely no training. Or so we think. Schools don’t offer degrees in the fine art of homeschooling, yet we live in a world that tells us we... Continue Reading →
10 Ways to Entertain Toddlers While Homeschooling
by Laura Malone Nothing can crumble the homeschool day like a roaming, curious toddler without direction. One of the enchanting aspects of homeschooling is the vision we have of being able to snuggle up on the couch with our children and dive deep into magical books from different worlds and times. But just as we... Continue Reading →
Outdoor Time: Creating a Healthy Homeschool
How to Calm the Chaos and Enhance Learning July 1, 2020 // by Laura Malone When I hear the word chaos, I’m immediately transported back ten years ago to a time when Rusty and I only had our two girls, we were living out of two bedrooms at my parents’ house as we were searching... Continue Reading →