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[@jamiewagner7066]

My sister gave me this advice: remember that the ultimate goal with homeschooling is to help your kids be lifelong learners, not to master a certain set of information each year.

[@amanda-cf8fh]

Love that ❤️

[@faithlilis]

TY for your words of advice, im a newbie and i wantbto absorb all the goodness of ones that done this... TY AGAIN

[@lifeonplanetdede]

Absolutely!

[@alexguerra1668]

THANK YOU for that :D

[@amandamizell3459]

Thank you for sharing that 😊

[@havenarrows625]

Children under stress stop learning. That’s been the best advice I’ve received. Learning to pause and come back to something when my struggler starts getting frustrated. He’s a whole new person after just a year homeschooling. 💕

[@tamarar.4642]

I have done that often. When we do go back to it she usually learns it in two days or less. I’ve learned sometimes her brain isn’t ready for certain things. We took her out of school because I was pulling teeth to get her IEP setup. The first three months of homeschooling I taught her everything she was struggling with. I didn’t care if it took two weeks. If she didn’t understand a step, I broke the lessons up in smaller lessons. I can’t count how many nights I was up to 2am. I found out my husband was great at helping me figure out rhythms, poems, games, and songs for difficult topics lol 😂. He’s good at that but not a full week of homeschooling lol 😂. He took over when I was sick. He was running back to work after that one week lol 😂.

[@thehomeschoolingapproach6761]

Exactly, the modern schooling system can frustrate students to the point where they are not able to live up to their fullest potential. People learn better when they don't feel rushed by the teacher to finish, when they have the freedom to learn at their own pace.

[@jamiehoggard6357]

The best homeschooling advice I ever received was from my husband. He told me "It doesn't matter what level our child is on at the time, that is why we homeschool, so that we can let our kid learn at their own pace!" In the beginning I was so worried about my daughter "catching up" and then I realized, catching up with who? We can do what we need to, when we need to as long as she is learning we are right where we need to be!

[@divinecampos9703]

I am new to home schooling . This stood out to me in what I want .. but I'm also worried shouldn't they have a certain amount done ? Or it's just about the hours ?

[@carolinarodriguez5752]

Don't compare your homeschooling journey to anyone else. COMPARISON IS THE THIEF OF JOY!!!!

[@heatherervin8321]

❤️ this!!

[@seds94]

Facts!!

[@nicolerogers8410]

Amen ! ♥️

[@Mikkirose1]

Well said!!! I have learned this the hard way!

[@swetbejkara.bhvcvv.njwklem7310]

I needed to hear that!

[@iamteachermimi8244]

As a mom of 10 the best advice is “The days may seem long but the years are short ❤️”

[@khansabah4111]

Masaallah... I'm tired of 2 ....

[@globemyro]

Teacher how can I subscribe to your newsletter I am always in school and I couldn't find the right one for the newsletter help with this please, thank you old school Edward Snow use to live in long Beach a few years ago you are amazing and motivatint and postive keep up the positivity and helping so many maybe can help you and your beautiful family in day have a lovely day teacher newsletter okay thanks again very good to learn something new 😃

[@serenabonita2066]

Mom of ten I need more advice from you. Seriously though.

[@hummus1874]

I'm a mom of 4, ages 6-27. This is so true !

[@christinamarin4875]

10!!!! wow that's amazing!

[@themoonadventures2662]

Best piece of advice is that homeschool doesnt need to replicate a public setting. The point is that it can look anyway you want.

[@Clophus6]

Best homeschooling advice: homeschool doesnt have to look like traditional school.....still learning to let that go! Best momma advice: "To the world, it may seem like you're nothing but to your children, YOU ARE THEIR EVERYTHING" 💕

[@sufficientgrace0511]

😂 Thanks for the reminder!!

[@BlueEyedSkinner]

The best advice I've ever been given is to be my kids mom first, and teacher second. School is not worth damaging your relationship over.

[@thisgatherednest]

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[@Kates_Creations.]

I try to avoid my mom as much as i can or she will make fun of my face or voice or anything i do wrong then get mad at me and possible slap me then laugh then act nice then rec me and send it to my dad lol she refuses to let me go to normal school

[@seekthetruth7371]

Yes. My son just finished a year of an online public school but I’m thinking about taking him out of the public school system completely. I feel like there were too many assignments and projects and this made it more stressful on his learning.

[@alexandrabohon2671]

@@Kates_Creations. Sweetie, that is abusive. Your mom should not do that to you. You need to have another adult or family member aware of your situation.

[@Kates_Creations.]

@@alexandrabohon2671 my dad doesnt believe me or my sister lol he thinks we are over reacting

[@McBrideMcManys]

Best non school advices - anger is a punishment you give yourself for someone else’s behavior.

[@iamthewelcher]

Ooh...that's a good one!!

[@jl8805]

Wow!

[@thehudsonshub]

I completely agree.👍

[@sctt5071]

Thanks so much for sharing that!

[@martazinca]

Wow! mind blowing 🤯❗

[@CrystalGrayArt]

The best piece of advice I was given was from my oncologist right after I was diagnosed with uterine cancer. He said, "Yes, you have been given an awful diagnosis however, don't sit around dwelling on what might happen & that your life is over. Leave here with the mindset that you are going to live every single second of your life to fullest!" From that moment forward to present day, I have never looked back & felt sorry for myself or worried about the future. I treasure every.single.second of my life with my babies, my husband & everything. My only regret is not enjoying things so much more beforehand. =)

[@alyssawynn11]

The best homeschool advice I ever got was...have a dance party when you get stuck on something. We actually do this and it helps so much!!

[@jensplannersandjesus]

The best advice I was given when my oldest son was born over 34 years ago. His doctor told me the day he was born to remember that it was important for me to take one hour a day for me. I’ve stayed true to that and it has been the best advice I have ever been given. I take 30 minutes in the morning and 30 minutes at night. I do exactly what I want to do for me. It may be a nap, reading, walking, planning my personal goals, etc it doesn’t matter. What matters most is to remember I am a person as well as a mother, wife, daughter, etc.

[@tamarar.4642]

I do the same thing! I love getting up before everybody to have a cup of coffee, check on my garden, and just smell fresh air. At night I look forward to reading and catching up on one of my ID channel shows lol 😂. Once a month my husband will say” LEAVE YOUR MOM ALONE! She’s off I’m on! Now what ya want.” Lol 😂. He got on me one time because I was giving her a good night kiss. He told me “Now you know a kiss will turn into questions and a long story about something. “ lol 😂 I hadn’t seen her all day because I was reading a good book in bed.

[@shareineveniffaith5548]

Take care of yourself first, you can’t pour into anyone if your empty.

[@shaynadidlake870]

This!!!! Yes, so true

[@permaculturemom9848]

So true.

[@jennasosa7740]

Don't worry about teaching them ALL THE THINGS. Teach them to be life long learners. ❤

[@badandbookiee9081]

Best advice ever!

[@laurenperrine4481]

The grass isn’t greener on the other side, it’s greener where you water it. Applies to so many areas of life. Also, don’t dig up in doubt what you planted in faith.

[@haleberry5939]

This is very refreshing advice!

[@mangojoe8576]

🙏🏾

[@Julietroses82]

Love this!

[@cleo4356]

💞💞💞🙏💞💞💞

[@sheenafrederick6683]

Oooo so good

[@sweetgrandma2945]

My nugget of truth is reading out loud to your children! I homeschooled and nine children for 11 years and I read out loud to them at every school day for about an hour to an hour and a half and it was so enjoyable and we got so much out of it I would really recommend it to anybody who homeschools their children

[@melissadixon4091]

Got it! Thank you sweet grandma!

[@romeydiaz77]

Are they sitting and listening while you read or are they playing while you read to them

[@teaganmccarthy2858]

Best advice I was given was by my husband. Live by airplane rules. I have a tendency to take care of everyone else while I'm falling apart. He always reminds me the on airplanes you fit your own oxygen mask before helping others, cause if you fall in a heap you can't help anyone.

[@alyssa6808]

Teagan McCarthy true

[@nikkichambers8225]

Best advise: “what other people think is none of your business”. This is true for homeschooling, parenting, and just life in general.

[@isabelt.3377]

thank you

[@lakendrahall9865]

Yes!!! 👏🏽

[@juliaclayton1337]

As a former public school educator, the best advice to me was to not try to replicate a public school classroom schedule in my homeschool. Especially in terms of the amount of time spent on each subject. Wow! That provided me with so much freedom!! Thanks for such an inspirational video series! Have a wonderful year!

[@riseupradiant1858]

The best piece of advice I’ve been given: You can’t always choose your circumstances but you can always choose your attitude. ❤️

[@jenniferpoehlke8676]

Someone once told me this quote from Corrie Ten Boom. I struggle with depression and anxiety so I find it really helpful. “If you look at the world, you’ll be distressed. If you look within, you’ll be depressed. But if you look at Christ, you’ll be at rest.” ❤

[@Discovering.jess.]

Amen!

[@cleo4356]

💞💞🙏💞💞

[@faithmac3442]

Yes, best advice anyone can give!

[@NewLife-zy3ob]

Wow, this is vital, especially in these unpredictable days we're in. Thanks for sharing

[@alexandrabohon2671]

Yes!!! 🤍🤍🤍

[@trisha5099]

One of the best things I heard someone say about their homeschool journey was...we are aiming for Heaven not Harvard. I love that!

[@allisonjurgenson2534]

I love this too

[@bamagyrl0334]

❣❣❣

[@soniamfc671]

Wtf

[@robingandy1325]

Love this so much!!!!

[@crumblecookiefingers6884]

Single worst comment! You are setting a child up to not fulfill their potential and see it as moral highground

[@brookesmith5958]

If God has called you, He will equip you. When I was fighting the battle of whether or not I was capable of homeschooling my kids this advice is what made me step out in Faith and trust that God has this! I am entering into this new chapter knowing that I am not in control. I know that if He is calling me to this, then He will absolutely be with me, and equip me along the way!

[@justamags]

God bless you! I really needed to read this ❤

[@brittanyleighhphoto]

Thank you for this reminder 🙏🏼🤍

[@HeatherStecher]

I'm feeling called to homeschool now so reading this gave me so much hope. Thank you!

[@karenhastey8360]

Needed to hear that today. I just pray for courage as I begin this homeschooling journey.

[@averiegirlsdream4247]

Thank you for that reminder❤ I was feeling the same way

[@cortneyokeefe8833]

My favorite piece of advice is just because you can doesn't mean you should.

[@janewright431]

Cortney O'Keefe Yes! I just said this to my daughter tonight!

[@samanthad6943]

Remember why you started, and don’t like the judgement of society change the vision for your family!

[@evanmartin3985]

It's not a piece of advice but a quote I love that gets me through is "he's God's child and my gift". It helps me remember that God will give us what we need to allow him to pursue what he wants for my son. And I am not close to being big enough to stand in God's way.

[@lovealwayz950]

I Love This! 💖

[@kerrykurihara3085]

"If you do nothing else at least read to them they can learn so much that way" on the hard days when I'm really worn out and dont have the mental energy for school we just read lots of books.

[@jenjenb1209]

The best piece of advice I got was it doesn't matter if your cup is half empty or half full the point is it is refillable

[@LindaY26]

My mother passed away 2 years ago, and she had 40+ surgeries over last 45 years of her life. She always said, “every day, make the conscious decision to be happy, as there are always others worse off.” ❤️

[@gracefueledhomemaking3847]

“If you want to raise an exceptional child you must be willing to raise an exceptional child.” I came across this when researching Highly Sensitive Personality trait. 💕

[@tamarar.4642]

I JUST SAW A VIDEO ABOUT THAT BOOK! Now I’m going to get it lol 😂. Your comment was a sign for me to stop putting it off!

[@waddelal1]

The best advice I've ever been given was it's ok to ask for help. That doesn't make you a bad mom.

[@katielouisecunninghamsmith5750]

yes so agree

[@mariac.d.1982]

The best advise I've been given was by my 5th grade and I will always remember it: ask for help makes you look like stupid one time. Not asking for help will make you stupid all your life

[@johannaaguirre8263]

Yes! Mine was in written a bit different yet the same point. It was a poster in my algebra class in freshman year in high school. It said; Ask a questions and be a fool for 5 minutes or don’t ask questions and be a fool for a lifetime. That has stuck with me since then and I’m teaching my children the same.

[@loriluv05]

“What you think of yourself is a lot more important than what other people think of you” best advice I ever got.😊

[@MrsBleedingBlue]

Best advice was to never ever compare each child's educational journey to another child. I was beating myself up because my 1st grade boy was just beginning to learn to read. My best friend who homeschool told me to stop comparing him and just let him figure it out on his timing. Best advice ever because now at 2nd grade hes reading stronger than most kids his age!

[@ntmn8444]

Right bc that’s the point of homeschooling, which I love. Kids can learn at their pace! When I was in school, I knew I needed extra time sometimes to grasp the material. It would take me longer than others to master something and by the time I’d mastered it, we had already moved on to something else and grasping that now was a challenge. I wish my parents would’ve homeschooled me so I could’ve gone at my pace.

[@MsLady-sd6pz]

I get the over all message, but that last sentence is a comparison. I get it though

[@chrissyfrye3876]

The best piece of advice (after having kids) was “no one knows your kids better than you, and no one wants better for them than you do”. And yes! Yes! Yes! To a difference between homeschool and doing school at home! Last year was our first year, and felt like we did school at home. We even used a Christian curriculum that was written for a school setting. I felt like it was what we needed, at the time, for our first year...but I’m so excited to do our own thing this year!

[@CynthiaRaeC]

YES to reading aloud. My kids - now 23, 20 and 18 - and I still talk about our favorite books that we read together! Possibly the best part of homeschooling, although there are many good parts!!

[@baus7]

Hello, what Re some of their favorite books?

[@blakeybasher]

Best advice to me was "Those who mind, don't matter. Those who matter, don't mind". It helps me to not compare or care about insignificant things 🙂

[@purifiedhealth08]

Best advice I have ever gotten is dont feel like you have to spend alot of money to homeschool your children. Dont feel like you should have a homeschool room you dont need alot of space.

[@lydia9900]

You don’t need to feel responsible for teaching your kids everything. You just need to stay enthusiastic on the journey of learning, with your kids 😊

[@growingfromhome.]

Homeschooling is hard, but such a blessing! I once read something that really spoke to my burnout with homeschooling, when I was comparing myself to everyone else who I thought “had it altogether”. It said, “If God had wanted your children to be homeschooled like the children down the road, He’d have given them to those parents, instead of to you.” God purposefully gave your children to you. He knows you can teach them, and that you will do so in a way that works best for YOUR family.

[@twilightsky23]

The best piece of advice I've gotten is...it's a tie between "Stop expecting YOU from people" and "When someone shows you who they are, believe them the first time."

[@michelleannwick]

As a person who was completely public schooled. I think the best advice I have been given is that homeschool is not public school in your home. That was the beginning of me having to unschool myself! ❤️

[@janellbrizal237]

Keeping everything centered in God! It’s in the small things that we do with great love that matter the most! Pray, hope and not letting worries and anxieties consume you or steal your joy. Trusting in God and that he has a great plan for each of us!

[@DanielaNoel143]

My grandmother told me when your kids start misbehaving or when they're just in some sort of phase just closure eyes take a deep breath and tell yourself "This too shall pass"

[@daniellehadley7964]

When she was looking for the right word at the nine minute 10 second mark, her daughter sounds like she says it’s grace.. and I think that’s the perfect word for what she was trying to say. We mommas need to give ourselves some grace and be easy on ourselves, we’re doing our best and we are enough. ❤️

[@amandaallen438]

The most important work you will ever do will be within the walls of your own home. Harold Lee wrote it. We have it hanging in our home and it reminds me every time I see it.

[@cuddlepotbootcamp]

I have heard this and it really resonated with me, so this is what I try to live by when it comes to homeschooling my kiddos and my curriculum choices and so forth: "Don't let other people's limited imagination limit your imagination" So I'm not really very afraid to chop and change things as I see fit :)

[@ntmn8444]

Exactly. Another great reason why I want to homeschool my kids.

[@crystallevin1631]

To relax, when applying for a job as an adult no will ever ask at what age did you........learn to read, take Alegbra , diagram sentences

[@MrsSonyaKS]

Love this because it's so true❤️

[@alltogetherarnold146]

Best advice I was ever given...28years ago while pregnant with my 1st child by a stranger in the grocery store. "Mean what you say and s as y what you mean when talking to that baby". This has served me in so many ways in the last 28 years

[@isabellesmama10]

Best piece of advice that I now live by for me and my whole family. "Be mindful in everything you take into your body and life." When I eat or grocery shop I ask myself "how can this nourish my body or my children." It has helped me be more mindful of what we are putting into our bodies. I grew up eating alot of processed food so this was a huge change for the whole household. It's also helped me be more mindful of who we accept into our lives. *Subscribed to newsletter*

[@olimoly23]

Best piece of homeschool advice i received is to be consistent and enjoy the time spent with your children.

[@Jill.McGlothlin42]

I was also homeschooled as a child and it was the best times of my life. My mom taught me and it made us so close. And my mom was like you we didn’t have things on our wall either. She mad learning fun and it was more of a relaxed setting. I thrived so much being HS. We used Abeka Christian Curriculum I loved it.

[@susanna4389]

My Grandad always says 'Keep looking up and walk quietly on' to encourage prayer in the tough times. That often comes to mind in my life.

[@jessicahope1180]

"You are loved, pour that love back into other people"

[@AshleyAnne3]

My best advice from my family was “Tomorrow is another day” which always made me feel better. ❤️ Now I pass this down to my children ❤️

[@ellenbushey6947]

It's okay if I dont get everything done today. As long has I had happy moments with my kids is all that matters.

[@sarahdeeb4852]

Don't look at the circumstances around you, keep your eyes on God and he will give you what need.

[@Blessedbears]

Sarah Deeb amen!

[@lifewithaisham555]

Thank you!

[@itsMeNicki]

I was a new momma who only wanted to hold my baby all the time. Everyone was telling me I had to put him down and I just didn’t want to. And my aunt said “Nicki, you do what is right and good for you and your babies. Don’t let everyone else tell you how to raise your baby.” And 7 kiddos later I still live by that and share it with new Mommas always.

[@kathy3178]

I have a SIL, who is a wealth of good advice. One piece that has really stuck with me is you can choose to be better or you can choose to be bitter. It is completely up to you.

[@taxgirlee]

Katherine Doughty This is so wonderful!! Thank you for sharing those words!❤️

[@cleo4356]

💞💞🙏💞💞

[@wanderingravens-arlene4108]

What’s important? Math, reading and writing and all the other stuff just helps them learn how to question things. Go with their interests so they will remember it!

[@brittanyparker5402]

“Don’t get so caught up in what’s good that you miss what’s best.” It applies in so many areas of life!

[@lizvigneault2460]

I was told by a Pastor who ran a laborious food pantry from his NYC church “life is about people”. As obvious as that is, it was encouraging to hear it after spending an exasperating day doing a thankless job. My husband and I spent the summer in that ministry then moved back as missionaries for a year and that advice kept us going.

[@janelledillon3374]

Some things told to me over time. "I don't remember what I had for dinner, but I remember the time I had together with them. " Reminds me moments are important and not the little details.

[@theunpolishedwife1226]

Ask the Lord to lead and teach each of us every day before we start. It was taken from "Teaching from rest. " Praying over it all because the Lord knows my kids better then me.

[@Sicily-gp6yi]

The best piece of advice I’ve been given (and I have to remind myself of it often in regards to my special needs kiddos) is that even if we have IEPs, therapists, and coordinators in the mix, I am still the mom. I know my children better than anyone and I am capable of advocating for them.

[@miresleengonzalez754]

Great advise

[@tamarar.4642]

Yes ma’am!! I agree!

[@jemsopp7125]

The best piece of advice I ever got was from my Grandma. It was more of a conversation we had when I was having a particularly hard day in middle school because some girls made fun of me for what I was wearing/how I looked. She said, “Well Sweetie, comparison is the thief of joy so imagine how unhappy those girls are. They compared themselves to you and were so unhappy with what they found they felt the need to break you down to make themselves feel better. You just keep being spectacular you and maybe one day those girls will learn how to be their original selves by your example. You weren’t put on this Earth to be a clone so take pride in your individuality. Your critics will be watching you, so how about you show them how it’s done.” After that day I realized my view of those girls completely changed and nothing they said hurt me anymore. Not only that, but I started to notice little pieces of individuality in the kids around me. If the kid in my science class had shoes that no one else had then I would compliment him on it. That conversation shifted my views and interactions with others for the rest of my life.

[@jessicaladd85]

My best ever piece of advice was last year and it hit me so hard! It was, "you know what is best for your child and his needs." That right there...is what made me decide to homeschool! Thank you for all of your videos!! And helping this newbie homeschool momma along the way!

[@highlightthehappy6715]

One of my favorite pieces of advice was: just because it wasn't done your way, doesn't mean it wasn't done right. I tend to be a smidge of a control freak, and my former boss/friend said this to me during a venting moment I was having, and it literally made me stop and think. I have since used it on many people and moments in my life and it never disappoints! :)

[@cleo4356]

So so true! Great advice. I have to learn this over and over and over again. Eventually it will stick, right?😁

[@onetruenation65]

Thank you for so many great advice and this entire homeschooling series. As someone hoping to homeschool my kids in the future, it is very useful. Bless your family.

[@LillyoftheValley2012]

Best advise ever given was to draw near to Christ-to spend time knowing Him, what He’s done for me, and his character first.

[@Aidragonfly7]

The best advice I've been given is to "Hold on tightly, but let go lightly." Which really translates to many things in life. It has helped me immensely.

[@shaynadidlake870]

Present over perfect. Hallelujah! Holding loosly to "my ideas" and let my kiddos take off where the learning leads us.

[@estopesto2647]

Thank you so much for all the work you have put in to this back to school week. I know these last few days have been intense so I just wanted to let you know that your effort is appreciated 😊

[@corriezoetewey7860]

Inch by inch life’s a synchronized, mile by mile it takes a while. Basically it is easier to do a little bit at a time.

[@laurabeth7755]

I would say the best advice is to enjoy your kids in every stage of life while they are in it... bc they won't be in it very long. We all have days where we struggle or we think things just aren't working... on those days I try to just take a step back, breathe, and remember to enjoy us, just as we are today. If that means chucking "school" for the day and getting outside to play, or puling out our favorite board games then so be it.

[@bethanyatkinson6944]

In your relationships, you are either pursuing connection, or a safe distance. If your goal is a safe distance, they're is nothing that person can do to connect with you . You are the only person who controls YOUR goal.

[@brandon1204]

I was told the most important thing is to read read read with the kids!

[@bri_fi]

The best advice I’ve been given is impact is more important than intent. Sometimes, you have the best intentions for what you do or say but the impact of that act is negative. If you consider impact first, you’re decision making can be totally changed.

[@morganrose2111]

The best advice I have ever been given is to truly enjoy each day and live in the moment. You can never get time back. I have loved this series!❤️

[@dovalcheyonboard5919]

Lovely, lovely, lovely video Angela, I personally want to thank you from my heart, this series was AMAZING!!! It have helping me so much for our homeschool journey coming up on September. The advice I have received is not to worry what other people will think or say about what I'm doing or going to do. I really wanted to homeschool my children long time ago, but I was nervous what people what's going to say. I'm believing in my self and we will staring our journey. Angela you have such a beautiful family. God bless you. Thank you again for this amazing and educational videos. You have an amazing Sunday! ❤✨☀

[@jamielee4984]

I am so grateful for you and this channel! I have a now 6 year old and a 3 year old. I’ve come to terms that we will be homeschooling to live life together! Your videos have really helped along the way! I know this one is two years old but it resonates with where I’m /we’re at through our homeschool journey. I’m considering going to a homeschool convention here in my state coming up this July. I think and hope it will be beneficial to attend.

[@laurathorsoee]

Subscribed to your newsletter, and the best piece of advice I ever got is "If you blaime it on someone else, you can't expect it to get better"

[@abby-xw1yr]

Wow. Thats a great saying. Might put that on my wall. Thanks for sharing, Laura.

[@sadietolbert2572]

Things don’t happen to you, they happen for you! 😊 this has stuck with me for a very long time.

[@stephanieosler3296]

Sometimes you never know the value of a moment until it becomes a memory.

[@mamabenzing5872]

Keep God the center of whatever you do~marriage, friendships, all relationships, homeschool, even the what you don't want to do but needs to be done (house chores), ect....

[@aliciawhisler4206]

My Mama always told me, “don’t take things personally, and things aren’t always as they seem”. Kept me from many a hurt feelings!

[@cleo4356]

So true and so comforting! 💞🙏💞

[@airhead4life2004]

The best piece of advise I was given was to not be to hard on myself with if day didn't go as planned that was one of the joys of homeschooling

[@amiria0bay]

Your consistent upload game is strong this year! Love and appreciate it!

[@vassilikisotiriadi2249]

One of the best pieces of advice would be to accept and love such myself as my family as we are and never force the change. Greetings from Greece

[@estopesto2647]

Omg I LOVE teachers pay teachers! Ok so, the best piece of advice I have ever been given was "learn from your baby, not from books". As a first time mum, hearing this gave me this wave of calm and then I began to really enjoy parenthood 😊💖

[@alishia6167]

Best advise: you are not behind or ahead but right where you need to be.

[@jamiebuys7690]

Hey Ang, I have ❤️ this week and all the goodies you have shared. Thank you. The best advice I have been give was when I got married, 20 yrs ago. “A Good Marriage is a Union of Two Good Forgivers.” I typed up the advice and framed it. Have a Blessed Day. 🙏🏻

[@adinagerwin7930]

Courage is not the absents of fear it the judgment that there’s something more important then fear itself

[@tessajerde3912]

"This will pass". Any difficult stage or time in life, it is helpful for me to remember that things change. And if it is hard it won't be the same hard thing forever

[@11rachaelsnyder]

Thanks for the encouragement! I really needed it, I also love how real your videos are, I have a son the same age as your little one and am constantly being interrupted! I appreciated that!😊

[@stephaniececchi1768]

Best advice is actually something I stumbled upon, when the burnout starts to show... don't be afraid to take a few days to relax and then come back. My kids are full of energy and love to be playing all the time. We recently hit some burn out as we are about 10 weeks in. Giving the kids this next week to just take a break , which will help with school and their mental health. Plus my husband is taking a surprise vacation from work so he can spend sometime with them all week playing and doing their favorite things. Thanks for all the homeschool videos.

[@jenniferterrance9639]

Trust the process and find acceptance for the “season” you are IN. Remember that life operates in seasons and joy can always be found, even in painful seasons.

[@karenoliveira2758]

The best advice for me is to live a day at a time!! 😄🙌 I'm very anxious so it helps me to focus in the present!!

[@LittleDreamersEducation]

Really good advice and I appreciate your thoughts on comparing and not pushing your kids to do things they don’t want to do. You’re absolutely right when you say,” I underestimated the difficulty of teaching my kids at home and wished that you had been better prepared”. Thank you!!😊

[@wingbingbong1965]

I'm planning on home schooling and it won't be hours a day and be thaught the basics in life. Todays times are terrifying & the things they are learning in school are things they don't need to be exposed to & even before this BS the stuff learned in school was just mostly unnecessary. You seem honest about the stresses of it & that's part of what i want to know along with doing this. thank you for putting something out here for all of us newbies.