A huge thanks to @April Mitrik and her family for hosting me today at The Community Classroom! What a wonderful gathering! What a joy to be in the presence of eager Homeschool minds and share from my life’s work.

Homeschooling and housework….Seriously the bane of my existence! Does anyone else feel like they have been doing laundry for years non-stop?! What hacks can you share? 1 room laundry and dressing room. Like everything in one room, no putting away. Best ever life hack! Your turn…ready set go!

We all need support when we begin any journey and usually also along the way. Who are your mentors in this homeschool journey? My mentors have been: 🧑‍🏫 Connie who took a group of preschool parents on and over a few sessions, explained the basics of why we might want to consider homeschooling. 👩‍🏫 Karen who shared curriculum, raised great babysitters (so I knew my kiddos would turn out well) and was a transparent mentor-sharing the good and challenging. She also organized IRL support groups and curriculum Sales-Rock star! 🙋‍♀️ Diane who listened a lot and modeled the busy. Later she came to my rescue when family medical issues threatened to take me out. These are my Rock Stars! Who are yours?!

We are a house of icky flu this week and although we are no longer in the thick of homeschooling, boy do I remember how those weeks could drag on as illness moved from one kid to the other. What are your best tips for the cold and flu season?

Homeschool Families look very different from other one house to another. What does your current workday look like? I feel like I’ve tried it all (school too but that’s another post). If you are not yet homeschoolin-or you represent a business who serves homeschoolers-there’s an option here for you too. No judgement-the world is a better place because we are all different! Community makes it all work.