Bang on! Totally agree with all your points! I will be going into our 5th year of homeschooling my youngest son and I feel like we are finally finding our footing and I am not so swayed by the general public opinion about what I use or don't use. I have backed off from social media (and youtube) completely as I am honestly tired of the "curriculum bashing" that curriculum companies and their various supporters have against each other. I have my small group of you-tubers I subscribe to and they are my first go-to's when I'm looking for curriculum :) It's really too bad that this even happens. Everyone is entitled to their opinions but keeping reviews objective about what did or didn't work for their family I find much more helpful than criticizing people who use it or make it . :P With that, I am definitely an eclectic homeschooler and piece materials from various companies that work for my son.
It took us a few years to really find what works. I’m like you. I only watch a few homeschool moms on UA-cam. I have really backed away from a lot of social media too. Everyone is so negative and so ready to bash someone else. I appreciate you always watching my channel❤️
@@HomeSweetHomeschoolLife you’re welcome :) a lot of what has worked or is working for your son also works for mine which is very cool…. We are just a few years back as he’s 10. :)
I like to watch youtube videos to learn about what curriculum is out there. I write them down and then start weeding them out! Its hard to not want all of the beautiful shiny curriculum! 😆
This is why I love your channel. I love how honest you are. When I first started homeschooling it was hard to tell on how people acted when they promoted the curriculum that they “used”. I had to watch closely I started to ask myself are they being honest or being paid? I loved that you shared all these things.
Girl, I truly appreciate your video and agree with all of it! I’ve been going through “affiliate fatigue” and had to scale back and get really picky who I watch due to it. With that said, I’m looking forward to seeing your plan for next year 😂🎉
Such a timely video!!! I was just watching another channel on their curriculum picks and it had me feeling like I needed to look into and consider switching for the upcoming school year. That would be crazy of me after finally finding a groove and what works after a few years of trial and errors lol. Thank you for the reminder and constant honesty ❤️🙏🏻.
Still sitting on the fence about Made2Homeschool as I'm not sure how many of the lives and sessions I can actually make it to :P What time zone are most of the events held in? Are replays of the live chats available? If you want to try the group out but not commit to an annual membership just yet, is that an option? I have signed up to groups in the past and found I only used them a handful of times as many of the meet ups were in person and I don't live close enough to many major centres, or the same country for that matter :P
@@HomeSweetHomeschoolLife thanks for clarifying :) definitely something to consider since I already follow the UA-cam channels of many of the moms that make up the groups :P
You have great advice. Thank you! It was only recently that I realized some ladies are paid to flip through curriculum they have never used and do not plan to use. I think UA-cam has really changed for the homeschool mom community recently. I fully support moms trying to earn income. I do prefer and appreciate honesty and being upfront about whether or not someone has used or is planning on using something….or if they are just fulfilling their contractual agreement. I even saw one mom’s UA-cam video on the company’s website as a testimonial…for a curriculum she has never used. I think that’s bad on the part of the company and the mom. I’m thankful you are making people aware because many of us tend to be trusting and assume people are advertising what they love.
Do you have tips to encourage your child to be a self starter in the morning & as a parent to let go a bit. My child is not a self starter but I do hover to much and allow her to do it. & I’m struggling. She’s 13 about to turn 14 Any advice will be helpfully She does have ADHD and Dyslexia… not sure if those play into it. But thought I mention it.
The one thing that really helped my son was the Bucket System by Sage Family. I have a video about it. We don’t use it anymore because it all became such a habit. He has really matured over the last two years. I wasn’t sure if we were ever going to see any progress. ua-cam.com/video/N8AryQeISng/v-deo.htmlsi=pVnex6pwQdeIhc1C
@@HomeSweetHomeschoolLife Thank you! ☺️ you truly been a blessing for our first year homeschooling with your videos and wisdom. Thank you so much ♥️♥️♥️
Such truth!! The Holy Spirit convicted me of this and now I take a step back before I get too excited about something new and shiny.
It’s so hard because there is always something shiny and new. Thanks for watching!
Yes!! Finally 10 years later I’m more comfortably doing this….still love new curriculum 😂
I do too! Thanks for watching!
Excellent video! Love love love your honesty! Thank you ❤️
Thank you so much!
Bang on! Totally agree with all your points! I will be going into our 5th year of homeschooling my youngest son and I feel like we are finally finding our footing and I am not so swayed by the general public opinion about what I use or don't use. I have backed off from social media (and youtube) completely as I am honestly tired of the "curriculum bashing" that curriculum companies and their various supporters have against each other. I have my small group of you-tubers I subscribe to and they are my first go-to's when I'm looking for curriculum :) It's really too bad that this even happens. Everyone is entitled to their opinions but keeping reviews objective about what did or didn't work for their family I find much more helpful than criticizing people who use it or make it . :P With that, I am definitely an eclectic homeschooler and piece materials from various companies that work for my son.
It took us a few years to really find what works. I’m like you. I only watch a few homeschool moms on UA-cam.
I have really backed away from a lot of social media too. Everyone is so negative and so ready to bash someone else. I appreciate you always watching my channel❤️
@@HomeSweetHomeschoolLife you’re welcome :) a lot of what has worked or is working for your son also works for mine which is very cool…. We are just a few years back as he’s 10. :)
This video is exactly why I have always loved your channel. You are always so honest and sincere.
I appreciate that! Thanks for always watching!
I like to watch youtube videos to learn about what curriculum is out there. I write them down and then start weeding them out! Its hard to not want all of the beautiful shiny curriculum! 😆
That’s my problem-I want to do it all🤣
This is why I love your channel. I love how honest you are. When I first started homeschooling it was hard to tell on how people acted when they promoted the curriculum that they “used”. I had to watch closely I started to ask myself are they being honest or being paid? I loved that you shared all these things.
Thank you! I love what you said: Are they being honest or being paid.
Same. I purchase the same amount of items for the same amount of folks and it seems like the prices are continuing to go up. 🌻
It’s crazy. I worry about all the families that are struggling to afford food.
Girl, I truly appreciate your video and agree with all of it! I’ve been going through “affiliate fatigue” and had to scale back and get really picky who I watch due to it. With that said, I’m looking forward to seeing your plan for next year 😂🎉
I always appreciate you watching and commenting. The plan for next year will be coming soon.
Most of time when you ask. You don't get a response. I love this video. Thank you for sharing this
That’s true!
Such a timely video!!! I was just watching another channel on their curriculum picks and it had me feeling like I needed to look into and consider switching for the upcoming school year. That would be crazy of me after finally finding a groove and what works after a few years of trial and errors lol. Thank you for the reminder and constant honesty ❤️🙏🏻.
I am so bad about that too! Thank you so much for watching.
Yesssss to all of this mama. You always share the best advice.❤️
Thanks❤️
Good video and I appreciate you being honest.
Thank you❤️
Still sitting on the fence about Made2Homeschool as I'm not sure how many of the lives and sessions I can actually make it to :P What time zone are most of the events held in? Are replays of the live chats available? If you want to try the group out but not commit to an annual membership just yet, is that an option? I have signed up to groups in the past and found I only used them a handful of times as many of the meet ups were in person and I don't live close enough to many major centres, or the same country for that matter :P
I believe they are usually eastern time. If you have a premium membership, you can watch replays of the live workshops.
@@HomeSweetHomeschoolLife thanks for clarifying :) definitely something to consider since I already follow the UA-cam channels of many of the moms that make up the groups :P
Speaking truth. 🎉
I try❤️
You have great advice. Thank you! It was only recently that I realized some ladies are paid to flip through curriculum they have never used and do not plan to use. I think UA-cam has really changed for the homeschool mom community recently.
I fully support moms trying to earn income. I do prefer and appreciate honesty and being upfront about whether or not someone has used or is planning on using something….or if they are just fulfilling their contractual agreement. I even saw one mom’s UA-cam video on the company’s website as a testimonial…for a curriculum she has never used. I think that’s bad on the part of the company and the mom. I’m thankful you are making people aware because many of us tend to be trusting and assume people are advertising what they love.
Thank you! That is ridiculous that the mom is on the company’s page. It just isn’t honest if you haven’t really used the curriculum.
Do you have tips to encourage your child to be a self starter in the morning & as a parent to let go a bit.
My child is not a self starter but I do hover to much and allow her to do it. & I’m struggling. She’s 13 about to turn 14
Any advice will be helpfully
She does have ADHD and Dyslexia… not sure if those play into it. But thought I mention it.
The one thing that really helped my son was the Bucket System by Sage Family. I have a video about it.
We don’t use it anymore because it all became such a habit. He has really matured over the last two years. I wasn’t sure if we were ever going to see any progress.
ua-cam.com/video/N8AryQeISng/v-deo.htmlsi=pVnex6pwQdeIhc1C
@@HomeSweetHomeschoolLife Thank you! ☺️ you truly been a blessing for our first year homeschooling with your videos and wisdom.
Thank you so much ♥️♥️♥️
@@sierrabookishlifeyou’re welcome.
I can't afford it😢
I completely understand. Have you checked out Easy Peasy or The Good and the Beautiful?