kerimae on Nostr: Deep breath. Even though we homeschool year round, my cultural default is to reset ...

Deep breath. Even though we homeschool year round, my cultural default is to reset (mentally at least) in September.

This is my 22nd year homeschooling 😱

It has never been just "plug and play". Circumstances change, and not every child is going to thrive on whatever you did with the last one. Every person is unique and has their own interests, abilities, talents, and work ethic--and that includes our children.

My advice (not that you asked):

* Enjoy your kids and work to maintain a good relationship with them. That doesn't mean being their friend and not their parent; it means not purposefully driving them nuts.
* Let them have a childhood. They don't need more screen time, they need more outside and boredom time.
* Your kids are never too old to be read to.
* Academics is not the be-all end-all of a life well lived. Make sure to balance physical exercise, creative pursuits, animal husbandry, cooking, and all sorts of real life skills.

If you'd like more helps, consider reading my book Slow Schooling.
https://amzn.to/4e8xE0B

Happy educating!

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