What helped me the most with raising my children was the book ‘Raising Warriors: Preparing Your Children For a Godly Life’. It is honestly a game changer

I used this with my oldest for levels 2-5. It helped fill lots of gaps he had from public school and moving a couple of times. I really liked the emphasis it puts on mental math strategies! Something I never learned in school and math was so hard for me. I myself have gotten better at math because of teaching it to my children. I highly recommend.

Thank you very much for sharing this wonderful SCIENCE curriculum. LOVE IT! Best wishes to all.

Is it possible to use this as a full curriculum?

Very helpful. Thank you!

Although I love this idea, I choose not to take the advice given for the timeline figures, as they were not fitting for my children and our Christian views.

thank you for this!

Parenting is sooo hard when you and your child both have untreated ADHD! I’m more able to bite my tongue these days because I know how comments can stay with a child, but it’s soooo hard juggling mu own brain and theirs.

What a great video! I loved hearing about your experiences. Thanks for sharing!

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It doesn’t sound like it from what you said here, but did the bullying incident your son experienced at all discourage him from wanting to be in a school setting?

Really great video. I appreciate your being transparent and real. There aren't many videos like this on youtube amongst homeschool families. This really resonated with me. Thank you!

Im watching this video with tears in my eyes because after 5 years of homeschooling I think this MIGHT be our last. I being pulled to try out next year as a trail run and see how my oldest adjusts to it. He isn’t asking for it but I’m conflicted because I think he NEEDS it and I’m not giving him what he needs. Idk it’s been a rough time lately because even though we love homeschooling I think he will benefit from the school setting.

Just starting 6th grade with my kid and not at all sure how to incorporate deadlines. My (ADHD) son always wants me to manage what to do when. eh gotta figure it out!

I have three kids, and two of them did public school for three years (k-2, 1-3). My kids have asd and/or adhd and they weren't thriving. According to them school was too stressful, and their behavior communicated that to me as well. It wasn't the academics that were hard on them, but I think the intensity of the social environment, the rigidity of the environment, and the sensory elements. I appreciate what you said about different people having different social needs. It's so true. They are currently happy to be homeschooling, but they do miss some elements of school like certain friends or the fun little parties... the constant influx of birthday cupcakes. 😂 I think it is good for them (and me) to see the decision to homeschool with clear eyes. There are some drawbacks, but overall I think it was a positive change for all of us.

I'm hoping my oldest will be able to take a few classes at the high school next year - not a full load, just 2 or 3 classes. To prep for that we are making sure to get his IEP in place this year. We talked with the school system and February is generally a slow month for them for testing, so that's when we are having it done. That also gives everyone time to have it IN PLACE when school starts. I'm not 100% sure, but am fairly confident that the testing should then be valid through the entirety of High School. So, even if we don't end up doing classes next year, it will be ready when we are ready. I share all this just to say if anyone has a child who might need and IEP or 504, it might be helpful to get that in place early so they can START OUT with accommodations, rather than having to wait to get through the whole testing process.

I loved hearing about the varied experiences. Thank you for sharing!

Thank you for your reflections on this. My kiddo wanted to return to PS last year and it ended up being very hard on him. We are back to homeschooling and still trying to figure out the best way to approach learning for him. 😊 He’d rather be home though!

My son did 5th Grade in PS and my daughter did a couple months in 2nd. They are both so much happier now that they know the grass isn’t greener 😂😂😂 I can’t say I haven’t used PS as a threat once or twice when they wouldn’t stop bickering lol

I've been waiting for this video! Thanks for sharing your experience. We've been homeschooling from 2nd-5th grade and are considering trying private school for sometime in middle school. I know that can be a tough time with hormones and all the changes that are going on during those ages and think it's valuable for the child to feel confident in themselves before being thrown into that atmosphere. I'm looking forward to following along with your experiences in both homeschool and brick and mortar.

Hi! I know this is an old video but I’m wondering if a writing program, like WriteShop, would be too much in addition to this? It is solely based on creative writing and research paper writing I believe. Or do you think the student gets enough of an introduction to that with Lightening Lit 3? Thanks!

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Hi. Which maths to use for adhd teen please? Thanks

HST is awesome! I have purchased and used the kits and bought materials to support the labs and explore the topics we are interested in. Great quality materials and well-done kits!

Thank you sooo much for this Video! It helped a lot!!!!

Would you buy the physical book or pdf for this if you will be teaching multiple kids at one time???

I love your videos and I don't know why you don't have much followers!

I've heared about HST but never had the need or interest to check them out. Thank you for the thorough introduction to them. I'm especially thrilled that the curriculum we're currently using is one they have kits for. I don't like having to buy a pound of things I only need a cup of. 😅

I couldn't finish this video without crying. It fell like you were describing my life. I'm having sleepless nights ever since my son was diagnosed spending all my time trying to understand adhd. You are a wonderful mom. Kudos to you for home schooling your kids. Did you enroll your son in any sport or activity at any particular age?

I wouldn’t call it Italic though.

Hi. Thanks for this! Would you use this as a full curriculum? We are thinking of using this or Science Mom for Chemistry. Thank you!

This is so helpful, Tanya! I’m sure it varies but about how long does a lesson take? Would you recommend it be used as a supplement or would that be too much? ❤

Hey! We have been using Teaching Textbooks for a whole year now and I absolutely love it. I do however keep hearing that is is not a strong program for the higher grades (middle and high school) as a highly educated woman, what do you think about that? Do u think it will prepare kids for college level math?

Just came across this video. I LOVE, LOVE, LOVE how you decorated your planner!!! I do reverse planning, too, and this video made me feel better about not always planning ahead!

I had my 3rd grader take a look at tgatb and it was a no go for him. He loves the look of Math Mammoth 🦣 and I can’t wait to get started on it. 😊

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I really appreciate your videos. Thank you so much!

Thank you so much of sharing your story. I expereinced something similar in regards to teacher stripping my kid of joy. I saw her light dim and her become a shell of a person after preschool. We are so happy and I know she will be cared for and loved. I love the fact that your family makes wishes. Ill have to borrow that idea. Such a beautfiul, heartfelt video.

I'm not trying to hurt anyone's feelings. I'm confused when it comes how you talked about history in the USA. Slavery was worldwide. In the USA 23℅ of free whites owned slave and 28℅ of free blacks owned slaves and higher percentages of native American tribes owned slaves. In fact in 2024 India has the most enslaved people on earth. Indians who look African (untouchables) are forced to stay in the forest, naked. As bus loads of fellow Indians take pictures of them. Like their in a Zoo.

The teacher workbook link tells me “not found.”

So this is like cards against humanity

Do you think ordering the kit is worth it? Some of the kits have things we already have. Can it be done with just the teacher manual and student book?

"I had the time to be the type of mother that I actually wanted to be and knew that I was". This is so beautiful and really resonated with me!

Hi! Do you think there is enough map skills in these?

Thank you so much for this video

Great review. I'm using the reading lesson with my 5 year old and its working wonderfully for her. 2-3 pages a day. I had checked put 100 easy lessons frim my library and it was just way to overwhelming and i hated the heavy scripting

I'm a Homeschool Education Specialist with a charter school in my state and this is precisely what I needed! Parents have countless curriculums to choose from and it's nice when I can have a video walkthrough of a curriculum in this great detail that they can view prior to spending their instructional funds on a curriculum. Thank you thank you thank you!

I am really intrieged about the binding cardstock pockets you mentioned in the beginning of the video. Do you have a link to a sample of that were you might have shown it in another video?

1 point I'd disagree with or rather which could be aided by more contextualisation is the part about asking or reminding about the meds. Yes ofc it depends on who and how and why you ask but it can also be a support since forgetting to take them is a very real problem for many and if done in a supportive way can help a lot. Granted, I have less experience with childhood adhd and more with adults but the number of people who have pointed out their partners reminders as a positive impact is huge.

Thank you! I always enjoy your videos.