I homeschooled until my kids were school age, sent the oldest to school for a year and a half. She got into the gifted program. The youngest in kindergarten was on the Honor Roll. Both begged the return to homeschool because they were bored since they already did the work at home and tested way above grade level. They witnessed bullying and self-harm behavior in school. They were also bullied. My youngest developed new fears, and her personality began to change. She was petrified of her teacher and didn't want to go to school because the teacher yelled aĺl day. I spoke with the teacher, and she couldn't acknowledge what was happening in her classroom. We listened and returned them to homeschooled. It is the best decision I have ever made. They can still do state testing, etc., while learning in a healthy environment. We have a homeschool group and they have daily extracurricular activities.
That’s my #1 motivator. We have no violence in our home, and I know my child would learn about that and see that from kids at school. He’s a toddler, so I substitute right now, and tas far as bullying, you have to be so aware and caring to make sure that doesn’t happen. And that’s only in the classroom. God bless and protect all children.
@GladysNohemii I wish you all the best. My number 1 tip is to teach your children to be self-motivated . My children do their work without me and come to me only when they have questions. I leadgroup discussions for science and social studies daily and tutor them separately for ELA and math. Because they don't wait for me, I am able to have a lot more free time. You can use IXL for testing. I use it on the settings for my state. My oldest is 8. She will have her first standardized test soon.
This is the most encouraging comment about homeschooling that I have seen in a very long time. I have been crippling with the fear that I am not doing enough. I know this could be such a vague question to ask you, but I have elementary school age children. And I truthfully just really would love to know what you use for curriculum. I have been searching for months now for a curriculum and switching back-and-forth. I’ve tried to do the Unschooling. Some days we just read. I’m just trying to find my flow. If I could, please ask you for help with that advice on what has worked for you because your children sounds so intelligent! I would appreciate any advice. The hardest thing for me is fitting in all subjects. I’m hoping to get better about that this year because I do not want to send them to school.
@FashionbyBrittany Apart from the curricula I mentioned in my very long message, BJU Press, Sonlight, Apologiaand many other companies have curricula. Easy Peasey Homeschool is free and excellent. I found later in my homeschool journey. Remember you can homeschool for free. Some curricula are expensive and don't offer more than less expensive ones. Also, utilize your local library. It's not necessary to add every book to your home collection. Some books can be found for free online in pdf form, so search online for free resources.
Jade this was so on time for me. I’m a mom for two kids. My oldest Ava is 5 and AJ is 3 and both kids were diagnosed with autism. Prior to me home schooling them they were in daycare, due to me working. However they were not getting the best support for their needs. So I quit my job and my husband supports our family. However, as of recently I been considering putting my daughter in kindergarten at the public near our home. I feel like because she is getting older she does need more support and she loves being around other kids. And she has already learned and developed so much from being home. However, I’m battling with sending her to school with all the violence that has happened in schools. But this video was very encouraging. Thanks -you for your transparency and sharing your journey ❤ May God continue bless you and your beautiful family!
Wow, God put this video in front of me today for a reason. Your story is almost identical to mine and I didn't realize how much I was healing myself in homeschooling my children and giving them the childhood I didn't have. Thank you for helping me reflect and give thanks to God for this gift.
Siiiis… this was so on time. When God told us to homeschool I felt so unqualified. I didn’t think I was smart enough to teach our kiddos. God had to strip that lie and expose the lies of the enemy. So I stepped out on faith and wow this journey has been full of healing and renewing. I struggled at first because I kept trying to follow a school system structure and it wasn’t working with my kiddos, which made me feel like a failure. But then God convicted me about not surrendering homeschooling to Him. So I went back to the drawing board and He showed me how each one His children learns differently and I must meet them where they are at… it was a humbling at first because I had to throw away a schedule and grade levels and just focus on teaching them. I also notice the inner healing I was experiencing by watching the freedom my kiddos have and how God is acknowledging every single of their needs. I relate with everything you share in this video and it just confirms to continue surrendering and trusting God through this homeschooling journey.
Thanks for sharing this. Your testimony is similar to mine. I homeschoole all my five kids it was God who instructed me to do, it was very hard and I was contemplating on quitting, but the Lord has been so good ans encouraging me and I'm finding it very easy and getting a hang of it.
Your family is precious!!!! ❤❤❤ homeschooling is the hardest thing I have ever done but so rewarding!!! I can say that I taught my kids how to read and that’s awesome! And yes what you said in the first 5 mins of this video is spot on!!
I’ve almost quit several times. By the grace of God I’ve been able to successfully homeschool all 5 of my kids and my oldest is graduating HS this year. Getting out of the traditional school mindset was hard but I love having our own schedule and routine. -and I love the flexibility of it all too!! We’re on our own schedule. And we love it! It’s nice that we can take breaks as needed too. I love Texas laws. Wish California made it that easy. Highly recommend Abeka
I love you and your content! Been following you for years! I am a homeschool momma! My son is in first grade and is thriving! I work from home in tech full time, homeschool my 6 year old and have my 1 year at home and I wouldn’t trade it for the world. God is good and guides us every step of the way! Thanks for sharing your journey with us!
I started off working in public schools and when my oldest 2 started kindergarten they came to my school. I loved it, I truly did but after the pandemic things were so different. Behaviors and discipline were hindering learning in their classes and mine. By the time my oldest was in first grade, I was very uncertain about what the next school year would look like for him and my middle son. We were moving to another state and I thought we’d just enroll them in the school right by our new home but homeschooling kept coming up and I ignored it. I didn’t know anyone who homeschooled and I’d been wanting to be a teacher for a while and that’s what I was going to do. It keeps coming to my heart and finally I mention it to my husband and the look on his face was filled with relief and he said “Finally, I’ve been waiting on you to say something about it.” Apparently, God put it on his heart around the same time as mine and it just took me months to say anything. Once we moved, I still wasn’t sure because I’d never done. The week before school started I pulled up the application for enrollment and just couldn’t do it. Later we called our parents just to check in since we moved so far away and they were asking about the school the boys were going to and they both said “you’d be better off homeschooling with the way things are now!” We were so shocked! We never told them we were considering that and they are very much so brick and mortar education and parents working type people so to hear them separately say that, we knew it was God. I’ll admit I went kicking and screaming but I absolutely love it here! Almost 3 years in and it’s been the most challenging, rewarding experience and I love getting to do life this way with my family and I pray this season lasts forever 😊
Ive been praying about documenting our homeschool journey and this was the confirmation I believe I needed! What a blessing this video was, be encouraged!
I am so so glad you shared that you are healing through Homeschool! I needed to hear that as a Homeschool Mom. I never looked at it like that, but I know God spoke through you directly to me! Thank you so much for your obedience to share. I resonate so much with being a military child and having to rush through everything growing up. Your words of wisdom blessed me so much. Thank you so much! Many blessings to you and your family. ❤
I have been fighting with whether or not I should homeschool my little ones and you have really made me tip the scales to gone head and homeschool my little ones. I love how you shared your story and experience and I feel the exact same way. It is the moments spent that truly matter. I didn't get that as a child. I lost my parents at a young age and being a mom is definitely healing me. Thank you for sharing your journey
I so appreciate this video. This is also my first year homeschooling in MD (also of the Lord’s leading) and it’s been ROUGH😅 but only because I’ve made it so. In my eyes, kids went to school. There was no other option. I told the Lord years ago “I ain’t nobody’s teacher”. And HE said YES but you ARE! The Lord revealed to me in the beginning that our schedule was His. But in true “me” fashion I inserted myself lol. Every time I made a solid schedule it NEVER worked. I am learning to let it go. We don’t have solid curriculum. My daughter hates sitting and doing worksheets, so I too find videos. Or out of the box things to get the job done. I try my best to foster her natural creativity. She loves stories but hates reading LOL so I really had to get creative. We recently had a portfolio review and the positive response brought me to tears.m after months of worrying I wasn’t doing enough. I am becoming the mother I never thought I could be through this journey. I also work a full time job but we’re getting through! If you need a break, take it! ❤ it’s necessary and Spirit led. Shout out to you and all the homeschool Mamas/Daddies💕💕 P.S. I often find the things I feel like are just for my children are the things that heal me the most🥹
It sounds like you’re doing amazing, mama! It’s so encouraging to hear about all that you’re learning and growing through this journey! Thank you for sharing with us!
I love this series bc it really gets me thinking about things concerning my future family. But I love how God gave you the revelation of him healing you through your children’s homeschooling. Though I’m not a military kid, I understand the life of moving around from school to school, and growing up with separate parents. I use to say things like “I can’t wait to have kids so they don’t go through this or that…” but I never thought about about God healing/redeeming your childhood in this way. What a wonderful blessing! Not that I’m waiting until then to be healed, but now I really cannot wait to be in that season to see what stability and a loving, godly 2 parent household looks like for others in real time. I desire to give that to my children even more so now. Thank you for your transparency and relatability as always. Love you much girlie!💚
This is comforting. The lord legit placed this on my feed to see. This is my first year homeschooling my son and I turned out to be pregnant in the mist of it all. My son is currently 5, my daughter who is my heart warrior is currently 2, and now i'm 7 months pregnant. I homeschool because he was being mistreated by the staff and bullied by the teachers at 3-4, which is insane to say. I prayed and begged the lord for a way to homeschool him and he made a way. We are on one income household and it is a struggle but Jesus has been sustaining us through it all. I cannot tell you how many times i've beat myself up as a mom but also as a educator who taught for almost 10years, about how i feel my son is super behind. How life gets in the way and we fall back. But i literally heard God say take it easy one step at a time. I found myself impatient and overwhelming my son with a lot of work until God told me, relax. This video solidified it for me that God wants me to slow down with him and teach him at his pace. To God be the glory. God bless you all
I have 3 children, two older girls 16 & 18, that have went through the public school system & that worked for them but I made the decision with my now 7 year old son, to homeschool him. I did reluctantly put him in Kindergarten at first but midway, pulled him out, by January '23 after the Christmas break, for several reasons. After praying and talking with God, feeling like He was showing me so many signs to do this, many sleepless nights, a lot of consideration, & a lot of anxiety about it, I finally pulled him out and immediately felt this weight lifted off my shoulders and a sense of peace. My husband was on board and I felt like this was right for him/us but every now and again I still have moments where I'm up at night with anxiety feeling like maybe I'm not doing enough or what if I mess him up, and it's been two years now. I don't know if those feelings will ever go away completely, but when I see how happy, joyful, & kind he is & that he is actually learning with the conversations that he has with us, I start to feel secure with the decision we have made. Our routine is not strict & I give him a lot of breaks and to be honest I need the breaks as well. There's no rush to get through the work & we just do what works for us. Our homeschool laws where I live are the same, very lenient so that does help. You said exactly how I feel about raising my children, "to be incredible human beings with kind hearts & a love for God that can't be shaken by the world!" Thanks for sharing!
This was right on time. Guilt and shame was just creeping up on me about not having a strict school schedule for my 2 year old. Saying that out loud is laughable. He's so little and so ahead academically. Taking life at our own pace is a blessing. Our 12 year old has been in and out of home school. Nothing beats being able to accommodate our kids. You got this mama. Keep going and thanks for sharing.
Finally a family of believers that reminds me of my household. I wish I could find families like this to fellowship with so our kids wouldn't feel like anomalies.
Love this video! This encouraged me so much.. I’m still in the consideration phase, but as the world is changing homeschooling has been heavy on my heart.
This was such a good video I love how you were very transparent with us I’m a mom of 3 (7,2, and 8 month old) I thank Gid for blessing me with never having to put any of my children in daycare or traditional schooling I’ve always been their teacher with that being said I’ve struggled with not mimicking the school system because that how I was raised it’s a battle and I’m the 1st in my family in both sides to homeschool my children this is all new to me and the outside advice can be daunting and will have you second guessing yourself but if you are truly tapped in with TMH he will guide you and give you reassurance Thank you for this video and for being a vessel you don’t know how much this has confirmed for me may God continue to cover you and your household
Also God told me to homeschool my son when he was 1 glad I listened Gods us in control and HIS will for our lives will be done we just have to let go of the wheel and let him be in control ❤️❤️❤️
Am a homeschool mom of 4 living in the Uk .It’s winter this side ,well it feels like winter most of the time.Ive been so discouraged this term ,I feel like crying most days .Not because of homeschooling coz of the dark clouds.We use the ACE it’s brilliant,a lot work too .God bless you as you journey on as a family ❤
I homeschool my 10year old now but I also did it with my oldest. I also have a two year old also and I’m a natural talker so all my kids have picked up talking and reading before 2. I get compliments all the time bc of how well she speaks but I also don’t use modern day shows to teach them . I stick to old school stuff like Dora the older shows etc. I’ve also created a eguide for parents to help teach potty training bc they have all been trained by 1yr old. Keep up what you’re doing and God makes it all work out in the end. Glad you took the steps to make their homeschool experience better. ❤
This is so realistic like literally what I’m going through trying to homeschool my pre-k & kindergartner. It feels like after the holidays everything was all over the place 😩. This makes me feel so seen love to share this homeschool space with a like minded family 🤎.
Girl you have no idea how we’re doing almost the exact same thing and feeling almost exactly alike with it 😂 kuddos to you . Thanks for sharing this video, it makes me feel like I’m not alone and that’s so comforting . Praise the Lord . Also a born again believer in Christ . God bless y’all . New subbie .
Do you plan to join a co-op or homeschool group so your children will still have interactions with other children not family? I think it’s great this is a healing journey for you and hope you don’t shelter your children too much. Good luck ❤
I already have my daughter in dance twice a week and will be finding extracurriculars for the rest of my kids as they get older! Definitely open to homeschool groups as co-ops if they’re the right fit
Taking a homeschooling break right now… a year maybe 2. My kids will go to a Christian school for a while till I feel much more confident about it. Also I have to homeschool and work from home so I am all over the place.
what about the social aspects? I talked with a girl who said it made her "weird" socially even when she had social time with other homeschoolers. Im concerned about social development ,but am still leaning on doing it, its just gonna be hard the first few years as you have to figure out how to pivot on Cali laws ,but considering moving to TX or NC because of this...
I really enjoyed this video and hearing about your experience as a homeschooling mom. I also have 4 young children and currently feeling the challenges with homeschooling my eldest daughter in kindergarten. I just wish it was titled appropriately considering that you’re only taking a break and not necessarily quitting for good. Even titling the video with something that says you’re slowing down or taking a break is something to be respected and also relatable. But the clickbait title made me want to click off midway because of the misrepresentation of truth. You actually never say that you quit in the video. Or mention that word at all. It’s just something to consider - do you want views or a community in the black homeschool mom space?
Thanks for this feedback! My apologies if you feel misled, I did mention that we only quit for a short time in the beginning of this video but even still. My intention was to underscore the feeling that natural breaks can feel like “you’re quitting” when actually, you’re not. Rest can feel so foreign to us that if we engage in it, it means that we’ve given up or “lost”. Same reason many of us have a hard time honoring a true sabbath - we are wired in this day to depend on ourselves alone and not on God. When He wants us to know that in our rest, He can do far more than us at 100% activity!
My son is 7 weeks…I am just wondering…can I homeschool him in the future while working as a Family Nurse Practitioner part time??? Or do you have to not be working to homeschool??
@@lesfleurs9718 if he provides emotionally and spiritually and in many other ways leads his family and the wife is able to help out financially I don’t think that is dishonorable in the Lord’s eyes , the woman is a helper, and only the Lord knows the heart, you can find in the scripture with the Lord has in stores for those who love him. There is no one way fits all
I homeschooled until my kids were school age, sent the oldest to school for a year and a half. She got into the gifted program. The youngest in kindergarten was on the Honor Roll. Both begged the return to homeschool because they were bored since they already did the work at home and tested way above grade level. They witnessed bullying and self-harm behavior in school. They were also bullied. My youngest developed new fears, and her personality began to change. She was petrified of her teacher and didn't want to go to school because the teacher yelled aĺl day. I spoke with the teacher, and she couldn't acknowledge what was happening in her classroom. We listened and returned them to homeschooled. It is the best decision I have ever made. They can still do state testing, etc., while learning in a healthy environment. We have a homeschool group and they have daily extracurricular activities.
That’s my #1 motivator. We have no violence in our home, and I know my child would learn about that and see that from kids at school. He’s a toddler, so I substitute right now, and tas far as bullying, you have to be so aware and caring to make sure that doesn’t happen. And that’s only in the classroom. God bless and protect all children.
@GladysNohemii I wish you all the best. My number 1 tip is to teach your children to be self-motivated . My children do their work without me and come to me only when they have questions. I leadgroup discussions for science and social studies daily and tutor them separately for ELA and math. Because they don't wait for me, I am able to have a lot more free time. You can use IXL for testing. I use it on the settings for my state. My oldest is 8. She will have her first standardized test soon.
This is the most encouraging comment about homeschooling that I have seen in a very long time. I have been crippling with the fear that I am not doing enough.
I know this could be such a vague question to ask you, but I have elementary school age children. And I truthfully just really would love to know what you use for curriculum. I have been searching for months now for a curriculum and switching back-and-forth. I’ve tried to do the Unschooling. Some days we just read. I’m just trying to find my flow. If I could, please ask you for help with that advice on what has worked for you because your children sounds so intelligent! I would appreciate any advice. The hardest thing for me is fitting in all subjects. I’m hoping to get better about that this year because I do not want to send them to school.
Thank you for sharing! I’m trying to gather as much info as I can so my husband can get ‘fully’ on board🙏
@FashionbyBrittany Apart from the curricula I mentioned in my very long message, BJU Press, Sonlight, Apologiaand many other companies have curricula. Easy Peasey Homeschool is free and excellent. I found later in my homeschool journey. Remember you can homeschool for free. Some curricula are expensive and don't offer more than less expensive ones. Also, utilize your local library. It's not necessary to add every book to your home collection. Some books can be found for free online in pdf form, so search online for free resources.
Jade this was so on time for me. I’m a mom for two kids. My oldest Ava is 5 and AJ is 3 and both kids were diagnosed with autism. Prior to me home schooling them they were in daycare, due to me working. However they were not getting the best support for their needs. So I quit my job and my husband supports our family. However, as of recently I been considering putting my daughter in kindergarten at the public near our home. I feel like because she is getting older she does need more support and she loves being around other kids. And she has already learned and developed so much from being home. However, I’m battling with sending her to school with all the violence that has happened in schools. But this video was very encouraging. Thanks -you for your transparency and sharing your journey ❤ May God continue bless you and your beautiful family!
I literally relate to this entire post
Wow, God put this video in front of me today for a reason. Your story is almost identical to mine and I didn't realize how much I was healing myself in homeschooling my children and giving them the childhood I didn't have. Thank you for helping me reflect and give thanks to God for this gift.
Siiiis… this was so on time. When God told us to homeschool I felt so unqualified. I didn’t think I was smart enough to teach our kiddos. God had to strip that lie and expose the lies of the enemy.
So I stepped out on faith and wow this journey has been full of healing and renewing. I struggled at first because I kept trying to follow a school system structure and it wasn’t working with my kiddos, which made me feel like a failure. But then God convicted me about not surrendering homeschooling to Him. So I went back to the drawing board and He showed me how each one His children learns differently and I must meet them where they are at… it was a humbling at first because I had to throw away a schedule and grade levels and just focus on teaching them.
I also notice the inner healing I was experiencing by watching the freedom my kiddos have and how God is acknowledging every single of their needs.
I relate with everything you share in this video and it just confirms to continue surrendering and trusting God through this homeschooling journey.
Thanks for sharing this. Your testimony is similar to mine.
I homeschoole all my five kids it was God who instructed me to do, it was very hard and I was contemplating on quitting, but the Lord has been so good ans encouraging me and I'm finding it very easy and getting a hang of it.
Your family is precious!!!! ❤❤❤ homeschooling is the hardest thing I have ever done but so rewarding!!! I can say that I taught my kids how to read and that’s awesome! And yes what you said in the first 5 mins of this video is spot on!!
I’ve almost quit several times. By the grace of God I’ve been able to successfully homeschool all 5 of my kids and my oldest is graduating HS this year.
Getting out of the traditional school mindset was hard but I love having our own schedule and routine. -and I love the flexibility of it all too!! We’re on our own schedule. And we love it! It’s nice that we can take breaks as needed too.
I love Texas laws. Wish California made it that easy.
Highly recommend Abeka
Wow congrats God bless you
I am also homeschooling five of my kids
I love you and your content! Been following you for years! I am a homeschool momma! My son is in first grade and is thriving! I work from home in tech full time, homeschool my 6 year old and have my 1 year at home and I wouldn’t trade it for the world. God is good and guides us every step of the way! Thanks for sharing your journey with us!
I started off working in public schools and when my oldest 2 started kindergarten they came to my school. I loved it, I truly did but after the pandemic things were so different. Behaviors and discipline were hindering learning in their classes and mine. By the time my oldest was in first grade, I was very uncertain about what the next school year would look like for him and my middle son. We were moving to another state and I thought we’d just enroll them in the school right by our new home but homeschooling kept coming up and I ignored it. I didn’t know anyone who homeschooled and I’d been wanting to be a teacher for a while and that’s what I was going to do. It keeps coming to my heart and finally I mention it to my husband and the look on his face was filled with relief and he said “Finally, I’ve been waiting on you to say something about it.” Apparently, God put it on his heart around the same time as mine and it just took me months to say anything. Once we moved, I still wasn’t sure because I’d never done. The week before school started I pulled up the application for enrollment and just couldn’t do it. Later we called our parents just to check in since we moved so far away and they were asking about the school the boys were going to and they both said “you’d be better off homeschooling with the way things are now!” We were so shocked! We never told them we were considering that and they are very much so brick and mortar education and parents working type people so to hear them separately say that, we knew it was God. I’ll admit I went kicking and screaming but I absolutely love it here! Almost 3 years in and it’s been the most challenging, rewarding experience and I love getting to do life this way with my family and I pray this season lasts forever 😊
omg your wholleeeeeee comment!! Are we living the same life?! LOL It encourages me so much reading this!
Ive been praying about documenting our homeschool journey and this was the confirmation I believe I needed! What a blessing this video was, be encouraged!
Same to you sis!
Thank you so much for sharing and being transparent. 🙏🏾🙏🏾🙏🏾❤️
I am so so glad you shared that you are healing through Homeschool! I needed to hear that as a Homeschool Mom. I never looked at it like that, but I know God spoke through you directly to me! Thank you so much for your obedience to share. I resonate so much with being a military child and having to rush through everything growing up. Your words of wisdom blessed me so much. Thank you so much! Many blessings to you and your family. ❤
I have been fighting with whether or not I should homeschool my little ones and you have really made me tip the scales to gone head and homeschool my little ones. I love how you shared your story and experience and I feel the exact same way. It is the moments spent that truly matter. I didn't get that as a child. I lost my parents at a young age and being a mom is definitely healing me. Thank you for sharing your journey
❤ Same!
We say levels instead of grades. My children move across the various TEKS subjects at their own pace!
This was soooo encouraging sis!!! Wow!! Thank you for sharing🫶🏽
I so appreciate this video. This is also my first year homeschooling in MD (also of the Lord’s leading) and it’s been ROUGH😅 but only because I’ve made it so. In my eyes, kids went to school. There was no other option. I told the Lord years ago “I ain’t nobody’s teacher”. And HE said YES but you ARE! The Lord revealed to me in the beginning that our schedule was His. But in true “me” fashion I inserted myself lol. Every time I made a solid schedule it NEVER worked. I am learning to let it go. We don’t have solid curriculum. My daughter hates sitting and doing worksheets, so I too find videos. Or out of the box things to get the job done. I try my best to foster her natural creativity. She loves stories but hates reading LOL so I really had to get creative. We recently had a portfolio review and the positive response brought me to tears.m after months of worrying I wasn’t doing enough. I am becoming the mother I never thought I could be through this journey. I also work a full time job but we’re getting through! If you need a break, take it! ❤ it’s necessary and Spirit led. Shout out to you and all the homeschool Mamas/Daddies💕💕 P.S. I often find the things I feel like are just for my children are the things that heal me the most🥹
It sounds like you’re doing amazing, mama! It’s so encouraging to hear about all that you’re learning and growing through this journey! Thank you for sharing with us!
Maryland just requires 8 topics to teach. Portfolio review up to 3 times yearly. Parents issue diploma. Easy button
I love this series bc it really gets me thinking about things concerning my future family. But I love how God gave you the revelation of him healing you through your children’s homeschooling. Though I’m not a military kid, I understand the life of moving around from school to school, and growing up with separate parents. I use to say things like “I can’t wait to have kids so they don’t go through this or that…” but I never thought about about God healing/redeeming your childhood in this way. What a wonderful blessing! Not that I’m waiting until then to be healed, but now I really cannot wait to be in that season to see what stability and a loving, godly 2 parent household looks like for others in real time. I desire to give that to my children even more so now. Thank you for your transparency and relatability as always. Love you much girlie!💚
This is comforting. The lord legit placed this on my feed to see. This is my first year homeschooling my son and I turned out to be pregnant in the mist of it all. My son is currently 5, my daughter who is my heart warrior is currently 2, and now i'm 7 months pregnant. I homeschool because he was being mistreated by the staff and bullied by the teachers at 3-4, which is insane to say. I prayed and begged the lord for a way to homeschool him and he made a way. We are on one income household and it is a struggle but Jesus has been sustaining us through it all. I cannot tell you how many times i've beat myself up as a mom but also as a educator who taught for almost 10years, about how i feel my son is super behind. How life gets in the way and we fall back. But i literally heard God say take it easy one step at a time. I found myself impatient and overwhelming my son with a lot of work until God told me, relax. This video solidified it for me that God wants me to slow down with him and teach him at his pace. To God be the glory. God bless you all
Healing through Homeschooling, love this so much, thank you for sharing.
I have 3 children, two older girls 16 & 18, that have went through the public school system & that worked for them but I made the decision with my now 7 year old son, to homeschool him. I did reluctantly put him in Kindergarten at first but midway, pulled him out, by January '23 after the Christmas break, for several reasons. After praying and talking with God, feeling like He was showing me so many signs to do this, many sleepless nights, a lot of consideration, & a lot of anxiety about it, I finally pulled him out and immediately felt this weight lifted off my shoulders and a sense of peace. My husband was on board and I felt like this was right for him/us but every now and again I still have moments where I'm up at night with anxiety feeling like maybe I'm not doing enough or what if I mess him up, and it's been two years now. I don't know if those feelings will ever go away completely, but when I see how happy, joyful, & kind he is & that he is actually learning with the conversations that he has with us, I start to feel secure with the decision we have made. Our routine is not strict & I give him a lot of breaks and to be honest I need the breaks as well. There's no rush to get through the work & we just do what works for us. Our homeschool laws where I live are the same, very lenient so that does help. You said exactly how I feel about raising my children, "to be incredible human beings with kind hearts & a love for God that can't be shaken by the world!" Thanks for sharing!
Thanks for being so vulnerable in this comment! This really blessed me!!
@@JadeGodbolt You are very welcome!!
This was right on time. Guilt and shame was just creeping up on me about not having a strict school schedule for my 2 year old. Saying that out loud is laughable. He's so little and so ahead academically. Taking life at our own pace is a blessing. Our 12 year old has been in and out of home school. Nothing beats being able to accommodate our kids. You got this mama. Keep going and thanks for sharing.
Finally a family of believers that reminds me of my household. I wish I could find families like this to fellowship with so our kids wouldn't feel like anomalies.
I feel the same way 😢
New here! Love this. I’m trying to convince my husband that our kids will still thrive at home!
Love this video! This encouraged me so much.. I’m still in the consideration phase, but as the world is changing homeschooling has been heavy on my heart.
This was such a good video I love how you were very transparent with us I’m a mom of 3 (7,2, and 8 month old) I thank Gid for blessing me with never having to put any of my children in daycare or traditional schooling I’ve always been their teacher with that being said I’ve struggled with not mimicking the school system because that how I was raised it’s a battle and I’m the 1st in my family in both sides to homeschool my children this is all new to me and the outside advice can be daunting and will have you second guessing yourself but if you are truly tapped in with TMH he will guide you and give you reassurance Thank you for this video and for being a vessel you don’t know how much this has confirmed for me may God continue to cover you and your household
Also God told me to homeschool my son when he was 1 glad I listened Gods us in control and HIS will for our lives will be done we just have to let go of the wheel and let him be in control ❤️❤️❤️
I needed this. Thank you🤍
so inspired! loved this, your vulnerability, and transparency
💯 I love the hidden messages of truth in this video. Great job!
Am a homeschool mom of 4 living in the Uk .It’s winter this side ,well it feels like winter most of the time.Ive been so discouraged this term ,I feel like crying most days .Not because of homeschooling coz of the dark clouds.We use the ACE it’s brilliant,a lot work too .God bless you as you journey on as a family ❤
You are WONDERFUL. Know that you’re doing great mama…tell yourself that please. Thanks from Ohio.
I homeschool my 10year old now but I also did it with my oldest. I also have a two year old also and I’m a natural talker so all my kids have picked up talking and reading before 2. I get compliments all the time bc of how well she speaks but I also don’t use modern day shows to teach them . I stick to old school stuff like Dora the older shows etc. I’ve also created a eguide for parents to help teach potty training bc they have all been trained by 1yr old. Keep up what you’re doing and God makes it all work out in the end. Glad you took the steps to make their homeschool experience better. ❤
This video is such confirmation for me ❤
Im definitely healing through homeschooling my children as well such a beautiful feeling.
Getting rid of the ‘school’ mindset is a real challenge
This is so realistic like literally what I’m going through trying to homeschool my pre-k & kindergartner. It feels like after the holidays everything was all over the place 😩. This makes me feel so seen love to share this homeschool space with a like minded family 🤎.
This is a beautiful message. ❤ God bless you!
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4:00 it’s because we’re on the Gregorian calendar which says January is the new year whereas the Biblical calendar, the new year starts in Spring
Thank you so much for watching!
I absolutely love this!!!
Girl you have no idea how we’re doing almost the exact same thing and feeling almost exactly alike with it 😂 kuddos to you . Thanks for sharing this video, it makes me feel like I’m not alone and that’s so comforting . Praise the Lord . Also a born again believer in Christ . God bless y’all . New subbie .
Amen! 🙌 This was for me!
Love this! Subscribing❤
Do you plan to join a co-op or homeschool group so your children will still have interactions with other children not family? I think it’s great this is a healing journey for you and hope you don’t shelter your children too much. Good luck ❤
I already have my daughter in dance twice a week and will be finding extracurriculars for the rest of my kids as they get older! Definitely open to homeschool groups as co-ops if they’re the right fit
This is sooooo good babe. Wow.
Taking a homeschooling break right now… a year maybe 2. My kids will go to a Christian school for a while till I feel much more confident about it.
Also I have to homeschool and work from home so I am all over the place.
what about the social aspects? I talked with a girl who said it made her "weird" socially even when she had social time with other homeschoolers. Im concerned about social development ,but am still leaning on doing it, its just gonna be hard the first few years as you have to figure out how to pivot on Cali laws ,but considering moving to TX or NC because of this...
I really enjoyed this video and hearing about your experience as a homeschooling mom. I also have 4 young children and currently feeling the challenges with homeschooling my eldest daughter in kindergarten.
I just wish it was titled appropriately considering that you’re only taking a break and not necessarily quitting for good. Even titling the video with something that says you’re slowing down or taking a break is something to be respected and also relatable. But the clickbait title made me want to click off midway because of the misrepresentation of truth. You actually never say that you quit in the video. Or mention that word at all. It’s just something to consider - do you want views or a community in the black homeschool mom space?
Thanks for this feedback! My apologies if you feel misled, I did mention that we only quit for a short time in the beginning of this video but even still. My intention was to underscore the feeling that natural breaks can feel like “you’re quitting” when actually, you’re not. Rest can feel so foreign to us that if we engage in it, it means that we’ve given up or “lost”. Same reason many of us have a hard time honoring a true sabbath - we are wired in this day to depend on ourselves alone and not on God. When He wants us to know that in our rest, He can do far more than us at 100% activity!
Sending you lots of love & encouragement, mama ❤️
My son is 7 weeks…I am just wondering…can I homeschool him in the future while working as a Family Nurse Practitioner part time??? Or do you have to not be working to homeschool??
You can totally homeschool and work full time or part time! Many do it!
I’m a mom of three 7,2,and 8 months I work part time four days out the week it’s definitely possible
Awww my daughters middle name is sarai
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Your husband not working and providing is not biblical. As the wife you should not be the breadwinner of your family.
I don’t agree with you.
@ You don’t have to agree with me. The Bible says otherwise, and that’s what we should look to. 💕
@@lesfleurs9718 if he provides emotionally and spiritually and in many other ways leads his family and the wife is able to help out financially I don’t think that is dishonorable in the Lord’s eyes , the woman is a helper, and only the Lord knows the heart, you can find in the scripture with the Lord has in stores for those who love him. There is no one way fits all
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