HomeSchooling? Public School? Private School?

[@fixlana]

Flynn would definitely benefit from being around other children. The babies are young so still time to decide for them.

[@eli...5149]

Q: is that real?

[@marvelfy]

@@eli...5149no, definitely not

[@fixlana]

@@eli...5149 I reported it

[@St4r.C4m777]

@ColleenVlogs2fake

[@gretagoodworth1]

I am a nanny and I do laundry when the babies are napping/ at day care/ with mom. I'm not sure what your arrangement is, but this might be something you could bring up with your nanny and maybe give her a slight pay rise rather than having to find another person to trust in your home ❤❤

[@willowmanger2514]

I do the same thing for the family I work for! Laundry, cooking, other basic cleaning as well when the kiddos are still at daycare/sleeping/with parents.

[@emmalewis4330]

I am also a nanny, and I do the baby’s laundry once a week! Once I did start doing that I got a slight raise, but I don’t mind doing it either. So I’m seconding this!

[@labordaisabel]

Yess i always got the laundry done while the kids were at school so much easier and my full attention could be on them

[@zairabandy8695]

@@willowmanger2514 and how much do you get pay a week??

[@naiariggins]

I was homeschooled just for high school and I loved it at the time but once I graduated I realized that I had extreme social anxiety and not very many friends. It’s been 3 years and I’m still learning to how to be okay will being around bigger crowds or even meeting new people.

[@dawnsherratt2317]

I went to school and college and I struggle with those things too

[@priyamanobal]

Yeah if you’re gonna homeschool high school is probably the worst time to do it.

[@MakaylaBayla]

I dropped out my sophomore year and I have developed very bad people skills.

[@alyssaeaton6618]

I went to public school and I also have extreme social anxiety and not many friends.. Just putting that out there. I don’t think homeschool causes those issues!

[@shopwithjen]

@@alyssaeaton6618 EXACTLY, this can happen with public school too! My youngest is being homeschooled his HS years and is doing amazing with social skills!

[@ButtercupBudgets]

Send them to school to give them a chance to have friendships and learn about different types of people. You can always turn to home schooling later if one of your children is having a hard time with the way they are taught or if they are (hopefully not) being bullied.

[@GwinnyMusic]

I learnt more about different types of people outside of school

[@renee187]

@@GwinnyMusic true, Colleen could put them in activities and clubs to meet other people

[@brief402]

I believe this is what she said she was going to do anyway. Try all first then change it up accordingly depending on the child's needs

[@HPOL001]

School is not just meant for educational purposes. It teaches you how to socially interact, on how to form relationships, and how to learn about the world outside of your own environment. I personally have never met anyone in my own life who was homeschooled that didn’t wish they had had a more traditional school experience because they all felt extremely behind when it came to things that weren’t academic based. If it comes up later on that a homeschooling experience would help them then that should absolutely be pursued.

[@catherinewardwell2117]

They just missed out on the dances and all the other bull crap That comes with public schools. When they grow up they will be stoked.

[@HPOL001]

@@catherinewardwell2117 They’ll be stoked that they missed out on important dances and events that most everybody can relate to and experience? I’m not saying that when you grow up looking back on dances can hold little importance. But not sharing similar life experiences, like going to prom for example, can be very damaging to some. Shared social experiences are how must of learn how to socialize and share and make friends. People who lack those experiences could very much struggle later in life because they don’t know how to relate to any of that.

[@chelseachristie]

Send them to public school and let the have different life experiences. Let these kids go out in the world and meet other kids. Let them explore different career paths for themselves apart from KZbin/Media (nothing wrong in that too) but give them the opportunity to see what’s actually out there in the world.

[@Hi-ze1os]

and get shot up? Yeah, nah

[@sandrugh]

i second this! as a soon to be preschool teacher it’s SO important for them to have social experience so it’s great to experiment with what works but definitely send them to public school at least for a little !

[@tabethathomas5470]

I strongly agree with this!!!

[@qwertyouriop2]

But what if public school isn’t safe? It’s like the forest analogy, you’re not just going to wonder in the forest to maybe find something good, when it’s most likely dangerous. Especially in the US.

[@andreapalomera]

Well she did say in the video that they’re gonna try regular school first

[@emmiloub8699]

Def send them to school, they will grow so much and they need to interact with external ppl, and have the adult teacher interaction and make friends. It's incredible how much they grow.

[@Ava_Lynn7]

@@rachelthomas8013I read this comment and it didn’t sound demanding at all. This person didn’t attack Colleen for considering anything other than public school💀. Although I do agree that the kids need to go to public school so they can experience the real world and interact with people of different races, sexuality, home life etc!

[@beckigreen]

@@rachelthomas8013 Please stop. It wasn’t a demand, it was a suggestion. Also, it’s not a comment to you to begin with, so why are you upset?

[@ellietidwell5105]

i agree, people are wayyyy to sensitive. calm down it’s not that deep

[@Ava_Lynn7]

@useraccount1582 I am sad about what you have gone through but fortunately while you are definitely not alone, you are in the minority. I went k-12 in public schooling and I had the only things I had to deal with was subconscious racism ( I’m black and I went to a predominantly white elementary school so there were white kids constantly playing in my curly hair and studying me as if I were some alien from outer space) and exclusion in middle school (not from racism but just because I wasn’t necessarily popular) but that’s the norm. And even though we as people would rather not go through these experiences, they prepare us for life because unfortunately this is what the world is like. If you stay homeschooled your whole life it’s gonna be a rude awakening when you become an adult. And this isn’t to shame kids who were homeschooled, I’m just stating reality.

[@CreamyJalapeno]

@@Ava_Lynn7 Plus some kids have amazing experiences at school. My son has made so many friends. He’s in 6th grade now and does not want to be homeschooled. The only reason we would consider a homeschool type option is because we don’t like being stuck with the school schedule for vacation and hockey tournaments. Alas, he loves school and his friends and doesn’t want to leave.

[@inmyopinionnnn-z5n]

I highly recommend school for Flynn, the interaction and socialization alone is so beneficial for him and your mental health. Maybe you can find a private school that does daycare, and the twins could go a few hours a day. It would help your mental health SO much. Us mammas need a break once in awhile!!! Don't be ashamed!! 💜✌🏼

[@emit4594]

She literally has a nanny

[@brief402]

@Emit whilst true, even when nanny is there Colleen seems to spend a good amount of time with the kiddos. If they are at daycare they are less likely to be a distraction for her

[@edit6588]

what do you mean ? Obviously he Would go to a school?

[@feliciakelling3504]

"It's called an 18 wheeler cause it has 18 wheels" omg the cuteness level is too much! His face after was priceless, fully said "silly mama" with just his little smile 🥺

[@emmazday]

Omg this made my whole freaking day!! I love it!

[@nayawildman6546]

I am a teacher. Who was homeschooled from 7th-12th grade. I definitely will say, if it is safe to do so to send them to public school, then absolutely do it! But if you see the kids struggling, to homeschool or send to a private school. There are good things about both!😊

[@fernandamena9461]

I’m an education major and I strongly suggest that they go to school! Bc it’s not only a place to learn academic stuff but a space for social interaction ❤

[@zairabandy8695]

Homeschool also get social interaction with other kids. They are not isolated

[@catherinewardwell2117]

Don’t forget, you can socialize plenty outside public schools. Open your mind

[@banananana9064]

Did y’all not have teachers who said to you “you’re not here to socialize” every teacher in public and private school I have ever had has said those exact words to me. Homeschooling kids have huge get togethers to actually socialize with kids of all ages.

[@sethlenhoff7880]

As someone who has been to both public and private schools and given your circumstances. I would HIGHLY suggest private schools. It’s a smaller environment for your kids so they won’t be berated due to being famous. Along with that, you are still getting the school experience that you miss out on with homeschooling. ESPECIALLY in high school. A smaller environment I feel would be safer and better. Whatever you choose I’m sure it’ll be the best for your kids!❤️

[@PaigeBorenheim]

I'm currently in college getting my teaching degree and it honestly hurts my heart that so many parents are now considering homeschooling simply to keep their kids safe, or in the fear that they won't get the best education. I can promise everyone reading this (even Colleen if she sees this, hi!) That the educators in public schools are simply trying their best :) signed, a future educator

[@annjames1837]

Government schools are failing and are a cesspool of wokeness instead of academics. Homeschooling is the future

[@idellekell]

Yeah, if someone is considering home school, they REALLY need to assess if they are qualified! Not everyone has the skills to be an effective teacher.

[@cassiegarza8107]

❤️

[@St4r.C4m777]

None of the teachers at all the schools I’ve been to have done one single thing to stop the bullying. They do nothing they js sit there and say it’ll get better.

[@solieel.819]

y'all do realize that homeschooling doesn't necessarily mean your mom/parent teaches you. I've been homeschooled my entire life and I go to in person classes with qualified teachers and other students, I don't think my mom was ever the one who taught me.

[@sherilynl4038]

i'm over 60 and one of my very best friends ever, supported each other through all those years, i met in grade school. would be bereft without that relationship

[@laurenh825]

I love that there's so many schooling options nowadays. I have one kiddo who thrives in public and one who thrives at home. You have to do what's best for them to get the most out of learning.

[@katherinebettilyon432]

Homeschool! There are so many cool opportunities for homeschoolers! All the people who are saying that public school is the best place to be educated probably haven’t seen homeschoolers in action… the kids get taught right where they are at academically they have more natural social interactions out and about as they do lessons, shopping, going to the bank… there are co-ops and community classes, play groups… etc socialization is not a problem for most of the homeschoolers I know! I taught public school before I had kids and they literally have two 15 minute recesses and like a half hour lunch. That is not enough time to really get into a game with their friends… whereas we as homeschoolers meet up at the park, and the kids play for hours… come up with the most detailed imaginative games!

[@marageta]

hi colleen! of course you’re the momma and it’s ultimately your decision, but a lot of my co workers and friends were home schooled and every last one of them wishes they got the opportunity to attend public/private school. i think homeschool is a great option if you see that the children are struggling/having a had or negative time but they should definitely start out in public/private and make their decision when they’re able to!

[@TheYoungBaker]

I never went to a public or private school. I was homeschooled all my schooling career. But I had a large family that were very connected to each other-especially before teen years- and I was great! I loved homeschooling because I could get all my homework done before lunch and then do whatever I wanted! We were apart of a homeschool group, did plays, and went to church to meet new friends. I have all the friends I want, and a loving husband and two kids. Who I plan to homeschool if they like it!

[@vivianamata7031]

This is the comment I was looking for. I am homeschooling and everyone here is so pro public school?! I’m just like 😢 lol

[@meganjagde4479]

Just a quick tip from an early childhood ed major/preschool TA: That book looks awesome, the only thing is the dotted lines/sentence strips to write on aren't developmentally appropriate till much later! Their eyes can't quite process the lines the way they should and they dont get the intended benefits from the sentence strip, they'd get more just practicing on plain/blank backgrounds! Love your attention and dedication to your kiddos early education :)

[@brittanystarkey1149]

Wesley's little voice is the CUTEST thing ever! 😍

[@Luna_Sutton]

Personally think traditional schooling makes for more adjusted kids. Those years of forming connections , maintaining consistent friendships, making decisions, solving mini conflict and exposure to the real world is invaluable

[@maryangel996]

Agree! There’s more to school than just test results

[@zairabandy8695]

But also you can get bullies, or the environment maybe to much to handle! If one of the kids has ADHD like Colleen, they probably are going to have trouble in normal schools

[@zairabandy8695]

@@maryangel996 but the grades are important. Did you not listen to her??? She had trouble in school bc she wasn’t good at exams. Which is sad bc that is how they test the intelligence, just BS. If one of her kids has ADHD too, they are going to have trouble at a normal school.

[@catherinewardwell2117]

How much experience have you really had with homeschooled children?? I suggest you do more research.

[@Luna_Sutton]

@@zairabandy8695 I definitely agree bullying is such a huge issue in schools and i think Colleens communication and involvement in her kids life would help spot it so she can intervene. But bullies and nastiness exist even in adults so learning how to navigate that space could also be important. I think Colleen and Erik are incredible parents and either way those kids are gonna be just fine.

[@stellistellwell1742]

I love you Dance party song.. it’s the best and your kids are the cutest.. and the dancing Mo Fo had me cracking up..

[@mi_kirsh]

Poor Wes looks like he is really feeling poorly - but is being such a sweet little trooper!! He is just the most sweet.

[@kassiemiller4802]

Flynn’s dialogue & expression when he explained “18 wheelers” omg I melted

[@illusion7087]

So glad that you are giving your kids options to learn best for them! I started in private school and it didn’t work for me, so my parents put me in public school and it was so much better. Happy to see you being so open to what your kids need 😊

[@elissamglick]

I never comment on videos but when you were describing how you learn best, I’ve never related to anyone more. I’m a terrible test-taker too and ended up applying to as many colleges test-optional as I could because my SAT scores never reflected my grades. Your words described me perfectly and made me feel so validated.

[@avasackaroff9606]

Hi Colleen! I am a senior, and go to a public high school. I was homeschooled all the way through middle school. I loved it and had a great social life! But the hardest part was having my mom teach me as a teenager. I think homeschooling is great for younger kids, but as u get older it gets harder. Love ur kids and videos! ❤️

[@e.l98]

I would not recommend sending your kids to a private school. As 1) Private schools in general shouldn’t be a thing, the fact that some kids, simply because of what their parents earn can get a better education than others is wrong. We shouldn’t be allowing certain kids to have an unfair advantage simply because of money and 2) Lots of private school kids end up very ignorant to other people’s circumstances in life, surrounding your kids with only other rich kids will do them a lot more harm than good. I really do think public school is the best option due to being surrounded by so many different kids with all sorts of backgrounds.

[@mirjamschaart]

To me the most important thing about school is learning about people, relationships, being a part of a community, etc. I didn't learn anything that relates to the cognitive side in school, but learning how to be a part of a group and how to interact I did learn. To me that's what school is all about.

[@kjustsaying]

The way you describe doing laundry is why I absolutely despise doing it or going anywhere overnight bc I have the same issue. I have to clean everything before I begin packing even if there’s other people in the house to clean later.

[@lydiabrown3761]

you are such a great mama!!! it’s so important to treat each of your children as their own individual and make choices that are best for them. as a twin, i wish my parents had focused more on mine and my sister’s individual needs than on having us do everything in the same way, especially when it came to school. you’re killing it!!! ❤❤

[@Judymontel]

When I am excited or stressed I also feel like things need to be done in a certain way. I don't know, maybe the "properly" of it is soothing. In any case, when my children were younger and things were generally bananas, I started intentionally "practicing" doing things badly. Like, not well. It wasn't enough to know I could do it that way, I had to literally practice. I started complimenting myself on a job "just" done, regardless of all the loose ends sticking out. My children are all grown now, but I'm still practicing!!

[@Augustforever13]

I love your approach to their schooling options and I will give myself the liberty to voice my opinion hahaha I think as a start public school it’s for sure a better option. Your kids will grow up in a privileged (I know that word it’s loaded) lifestyle and the benefits of immersing them in different cultures through little diverse friends will give them incredible experiences. You will be able to give them a very bright future full of choices that most kids don’t have, so to give them diverse life experience this early it would be very forming. They’re your kids and the decision it’s obviously yours and eric’s, but it’s great to consider every little thing about it 😊😊

[@yunhosparrot]

Public schools are the best fr

[@AmaayaGrace]

Ngl home school for the win

[@KathyHutto]

Homeschooled mine all the way - both college now and doing so well! We enjoyed a homeschool co-op for elective classes, weekly play dates, field trips, sports, music lessons, dance, church youth group activities, etc. for socialization. 🥰

[@katmorgan4039]

Not Colleen saying “mofo” in a song for her kids 😂😂😂

[@rainieday91]

the ramble about outfits and packing and purses felt so paaaainfully adhd (as a fellow adhd person) and like I fell you oof

[@andriannawalsh931]

I’m in full agreement with your sentiment surrounding your kids and their education Each person is unique not only within themselves but also in different phases of their lives and being open to the idea of letting your kids have a voice in how they receive their education is complete valid I’ve done public and private and they’ve both had pros and cons and I think there’s no right or wrong answer when it comes to getting an education

[@brandyfifer688]

I just love Moose so much. He's so sweet with the little ones! 💗

[@musiclovercarter]

Kory’s editing is STELLAR! The “ it’s a me! Wes!” And his picture on top of Mario killed me

[@brynn182]

I went to public school and I loved it but the dangers of school 🔫’s rising is scary

[@samjoy773]

i feel like public school definitely builds character. i went to private school up through middle school and being around other kids definitely helped me but public school is definitely working better for me in my opinion. private school is like a safety bubble which isn’t necessarily a bad thing but it can get suffocating after a while especially since i was put into a religious one. that’s just all my experience though! i’m sure flynn will do amazing wherever you put him in school.

[@meremorris2013]

I always wondered about those head bands with the think tiny bands and if they dug I to the skin.

[@lesliewiles5425]

I vote for sending them to school! They will grow so much and developed good social skills. It’s also so much fun for us mommies to go do things at their schools and field trips! They get to go to birthday parties! They grow in all aspects but I feel like seeing and learning about other people is good too. I’m tired my babies been up all day and night bc we’re sick too but I think u get what I’m saying lol #momlife ❤❤❤

[@andreanairvin7724]

My niece and nephew go to a public school and something we love about their school is that they focus on their character so rather than academic awards the focus awards on being kind and working hard and helping others. They also have a very high academic standard too but their focus is on the students they actually gave my nephew speech therapy when he needed it and they were amazing with his social needs with out holding back his academic needs. He is gifted but struggled with social interactions.

[@rabbit102099]

As a teacher and a parent who is going to support their kids through school like you, your kids will be great and gain so many social skills. Home support is so big for kids going to public school. I have many students who do and don’t have the home support and you can totally tell the difference. 😊 It’s amazing! Your kids will be just fine in a public school setting and gain lots more social opportunities! 😊Best of luck Colleen with all of them! You are an amazing mom!

[@Wen76]

We sent our youngest to private school and honestly I wish I sent all 3. They take bullying seriously, ( if you leave, they’ll lose $$$$$) smaller classroom sizes, fantastic field trips, sometimes better after school programs.

[@berite]

i’m a freshmen in high school and couldn’t be happier with the decision my parents made for us to go to public school from the start! it is so eye opening to see the rest of the world, all the different ways of life and how people live. i believe it’s so important to see and experience what we do and im only 15! there’s so many different cultures, people coming in from all statuses and I just think that that is so important! def a consideration!! being in a public school we shed so much light onto the black community, lgbtq community, women, climate change, and so many other things that i think is so important in an educating atmosphere!

[@AmaayaGrace]

I'm about to be a freshman in high school as well! And it's wild to see everyone's different experiences! I have been home schooled all my life and could never ever want to go to public school lol ik some people have a concept that home schoolers are weird loaners w/ no friends lol not true btw ~ but my best friend goes to public school and it just seems so damaging for peoples mental health. Now that I've rambled on ig I'm just wondering like Isn't it a struggle to go to public school? Like isn't it scary or mentally tiring and stuff lol

[@Cookie_Robots]

Hi Colleen! I’ve taught grades p-12 in public school. I also have a 7 yo son and he is autistic; when I sent him to school I questioned so many times if I was doing the right thing. For now I believe he is happy, engaged and safe at his elementary school! If things change we can always reassess 😊 You are raising such emotionally intelligent humans so I’m sure they will thrive wherever you decide to educate them! ❤

[@brism94]

I've met amazing people who were homeschooled and amazing people who went to public or private school. Intelligent and able to navigate adult life. Do whatever you feel is best for your babies!

[@laylamarie.456]

Hey Colleen I’m in 11th grade now I’ve been homeschooled since preschool and homeschooling really didn’t bother me until my teen years it started to be lonely hope this helps lol

[@juliestephens963]

I really think homeschooling for elementary school is fine but middle school - high school gets so lonely

[@laylamarie.456]

@@juliestephens963 absolutely agreed I do wish I had gone to school at some point at least I graduate next year

[@willarooo]

i'm in 10th and i feel the same! i would go to school but i don't like the school here and i would rather not have friends than be friends with anyone from my grade at the highschool. the isolation is very hard sometimes though!! it definitely wasn't an issue for me until i was like 13 and then it was really not so fun

[@laylamarie.456]

@@willarooo exactly tbh the downfalls of homeschool need to be talked about more

[@camie333]

Colleen I am in middle school right now and I would say public school for the kids even though the public school education system is the worst thing ever, it will help the kids learn the same way as others and give them good life experiences and extra curriculars

[@charissehendrickse3834]

Your realness and openness keeps me coming back

[@jessicablanco7091]

Mom of three here..all public school kiddos..had a great experiences. if you have the opportunity to do what you want to do, do it. I wish, looking back, I took advantage of the flexibility that I didn’t realize I actually had as a STAH. Especially travel. Once they hit elem/middle school/high-school and get involved in sports or whatever..it’s hard to. Especially when they are in different phases of life. I wish maybe I homeschooled for a bit to just have had that experience. But hindsight is very convenient, isn’t it? Just do what you need/want to do for your babes.

[@ellawolfe7689]

look into waldorf education! it’s a totally arts based curriculum, there’s a lot of emphasis on being in nature and gardening, sewing, working with your hands etc. i went to a waldorf school and my son is now in nursery at the same school

[@ArtByDesign80]

Tortilla Talk: Whether Public/Home/Private do you plan to make music/songs to help them learn through grade school years? Most people do not remember the facts from textbook they “memorized” for test…but I think a lot people can remember some lyrics to songs they have not heard in decades. So to me learning with music make sense.

[@brief402]

Taking me back to like 3rd or 4th grade where we sang all the states in alphabetical order... doubt we did it _that_ many times, but dang if in high school I didn't write them all down as I remembered and now sing it to this day as a parlor trick

[@emmakriege169]

Hi Colleen! As someone who has personally experienced both public and private schools I feel public creates the must socially well adjusted people. I went to a private high school for a short time which had serious wealth culture and kids with a complete disconnect from those with disabilities. I would also have class conversations where the private school kids would talk about poverty as a theory rather than a real and tangible issue which affects billions of people. I would take into account the student culture at schools you are considering. Often, private schools are great at advertising the best parts, and even better at hiding their issues. The transparency of public school is something you can trust.

[@hannah_c10000]

Kory's editing of Wesley in a Mario suit made me laugh 😂 😂

[@anonymousfan3754]

i went to public school for the majority of my school years, then was homeschooled for the last 2 because i really started struggling. i think it’s good that i had the experience of in-person school, but now i do online classes and like them a lot more. ofc this is just my personal experience but i do think it’s good to start off with in-person school!

[@megg.1610]

As a teacher, schools mean a lot to kids, it’s their world outside of the home. Schools bring a lot of opportunities that cannot happen at home. The home brings everything else and you guys are great, involved parents. You will also make friends with other parents especially when the kids are in preschool. You can go on outings, etc. Our family is still in touch with a few families that go back to those early days.

[@juliehager1]

Who says it has to be either or? My kids did a mix of homeschool, hybrid public school, and were engaged in many different clubs and sports. As your kids grow, you can tailor their experience and change whatever is needed for them to flourish in what best suits their needs.

[@danicalifornia6393]

I went to private school it gave me a lot of opportunities it was a amazing environment! I also learned tons of stuff that most public schools don’t teach. But whatever you decide it will be a great decision! ❤

[@mione134]

Same here. I went to private and I am so grateful for it.

[@raevynarchibald1868]

You ARE THE most wonderful, amazing mother Coleen. Keep doing you, you are doing the most amazing job❤️

[@whynotunicycle]

I was homeschooled and I absolutely loved it. I had many friends and got to travel and experience so many extra curriculars. It didn't get in the way of me or my siblings getting university degrees. homeschool!

[@bloodandveins]

Erik's baby voice is so cute!!! "Appow" SO adorable, does he talk like that around the babies?

[@sydneydavis1787]

As a public school teacher, I highly recommend sending them to a public school. Of course if that’s what’s best for best. Social interaction is super important

[@cristinaestevez3888]

kory did such a good job with the editing🤣🤣 I was cracking up the whole time

[@shellygreen3014]

You have such a great attitude about schooling…. Some kids thrive with homeschooling and others may thrive in public school! Do what works…I loved teaching my kids and helping them but I looked forward to them going to school so I could have one on one time with their sibling/s … also moms can use a the break! Lol, your twins seem to be making big strides in language! The pediatrician told me that usually if language is on (making big strides in talking…then walking goes on the back burner, the brain can handle one thing at a time….makes me curious to see what your twin’s will do next!

[@jaileenborrero8356]

Hi Colleen! I was raised going to private school my whole life and I absolutely loved it! I felt like teachers were way more intentional with me and my overall schooling/education was better in comparison to my friends who went to public high schools. Obviously there are going to be people saying that people are sheltered in private school but I honestly think Its really up to the family and parents on what they expose their kids to and how they walk them through things. There is good and bad in every school unfortunately and whether its a regular private school or private christian school *like the one I went to* there will be stuff that happens. These schools just have a more controlled setting and are able to focus on fixing behavior since the size in students is much smaller than a public school. My parents did a good job with allowing me to experience different things with boundaries of course which I think you and Erik would do absolutely amazing with that! Either way you go you both are wonderful people and have such an amazing family that will support and guide your sweet babies!!!

[@pawz3016]

I haven’t watched the video yet, so this may have been covered, but I wanted to put it out there: forest/outdoor kindergarten and montessori school may also be options, and ones I’d recommend. ( :

[@lexiemeoww]

Kory's editing in this vlog is 10/10 it's so good and is cracking me up!

[@rhonda1631]

OH, MY GOODNESS!! I need a nap after watching the end of your vlog!! NEVER give Colleen a cookie, LOL, Love ya girl!!

[@anjavandyke231]

I love your bangs! I haven't really seen you with actual bangs before and you look great! 🥰

[@WhimsicalCrochet]

That song you made for your babes is so damn catchy😂 the words play off each other so well. I had a bit too much coffee and was singing it to my baby and dancing with her & she couldn’t stop laughing😂

[@fogums]

Socialising as well education is a huge investment in a child’s future and both are equally valuable.

[@amandasgotswagg17]

"its called an 18 wheeler because it has 18 wheels🙄" Flynn is the funniest little boy

[@abbygailejadin8286]

I love your bangs! I loved them at KCA too so cute!

[@taylorfahy-dy6vd]

You have the sweetest family ❤

[@kalyssa9006]

Our babies were born a week apart and I was amazed at their language skills converted to my 16mo. Then i realized they are still practicing walking while my son is running! So amazing how they learn at their own pace

[@chasmodaimorris9813]

Hi Colleen: I am so happy to see that you are planning to base each child's schooling on how they learn best. I wanted to mention that their needs can also change. For example, they might benefit from going to a public magnet school that specializes in a more rigorous academic program, or a focus on arts or technology. They may need to do this for only a year or two and then go to public school. Or they may only need to be homeschooled for a while, then to public or private school. There are so many options available, including new online K-12 programs. It's great to be able to customize your child's education!

[@elenacruzlopez]

I went to a visual and performance arts magnet high school and loved it!

[@coachsamm]

Cory 😂 “it’s a me WES” out of nowhere sent me out of orbit

[@briannasemmel3373]

The song you made for the kids is still in my head and now I'm never going to get it out. Thanks for sharing this song with us and for being an amazing role model.

[@lisafaye]

I was singing it in my head today too and immediately once it played in this video I knew it’s here to stay 😂

[@erica1159]

Homeschooling is so great! I wish I could do it with my daughter. There are so many co ops and fun things to do with homeschooling groups.

[@chloemaeox]

TTQ: Is it a common thing to use paper plates to eat your dinner? In the U.K. that’s literally unheard of unless you’re at a party. But I always notice people in the US eating their dinner from paper plates?

[@meremorris2013]

Have you talked to Maise’s pediatrician about the shape of her head or has her pediatrician ever brought it up? Maybe mentioned Craniosynostosis?

[@graceknight9984]

What I love about you Colleen is that you always know and care about what is best for your children 💛💛 you are the best person to make important decisions for them

[@mathildeald8061]

And erik:)

[@sngray11]

As far as school goes, I am sure that Erik and you will make the right decision for each of your children when the time comes. 💗 I went to Montessori School and absolutely loved it. And then I went to public school after that and also had a wonderful educational experience because our public high school was ranked as highly as the private schools in the state I grew up in and they offered a wide variety of classes, activities, etc. as well as AP and honors classes so that I wasn’t bored with the curriculum. And all of us with ADHD can totally relate to your analogy of the If You Give a Mouse a Cookie book! 🥰

[@MARZWERA06]

Love all your content!!!

[@edenrich6722]

I strongly suggest looking into Montessori schools within your area!! Montessori is an education philosophy and practice that fosters rigorous, self-motivated growth for children and adolescents in all areas of their development, with a goal of nurturing each child's natural desire for knowledge, understanding, and respect. And I really think Flynn would benefit from the Montessori philosophy due to the energetic, free spirit Flynn has become 💜

[@edenleighl]

I’m so glad that she ended up being able to take the butterfly clutch to the awards! 🦋💙

[@NatiaMae]

I would still love to see your butterfly bag xx please do show it when you have it 😊💗

[@catiearnold2684]

I love that you all are planning to do schooling based on the kids needs. I love watching your videos. And also my mind is almost always "if you buy a mouse a cookie"

[@danidevito2840]

Wesley looks so much like his older brother and it's so freakin cute ahhh!

[@sarahpieren7403]

TTQ: Did Flynn ever tell you not to film or to stop filming? What was your reaction?

[@valarya]

oh MY GOD those doors in your entryway are the most gorgeous doors I've ever seen, wowowowow. I can't wait for a house tour what a cool house full of character 😍😍

[@nomac04]

I can completely relate to getting good grades but being terrible at tests. When I was little I was tested for dyslexia and I was told I didn’t have it but I was adopted last year and moved states with my new family bc they didn’t live where I did and they noticed similarities with dyslexia and I was tested again and that time I was told I do. My psychologist said that the specialist I use to see thought i was too young to tell and she wasn’t certain but by the time I was 16 my new one was sure. I spent three years in high school trying so hard to get good grades bc I knew I wouldn’t have the ACT scores bc I never had enough time. When I got my first a- I started to spiral bc people kept telling me to try my best, but if my best isn’t good enough why try. Then my fam enrolled me into a new school and I got a 504 plan and it was much better. I can’t thank them enough.

[@dezrae5329]

I strongly dislike the phrase "try your best." It's so ignorant to people's feelings and possible anxieties from trying to do their best in something like school. We feel that we can always do better so we always want to try harder and feel bad when we're not always giving everything we have.

[@m0t0b33]

But what did they grade on if not on tests? I mean, in my neck of the woods, you'd get called out and individually quizzed in front of the class (usually about/from homework), or you had written tests... and we had teachers who tried to spare us the anxiety, and teachers who gave zero f*cks, but we still lived and tried to do better next time. If you have a teacher who makes everybody's life a nightmare, you either start feeling defeated, ooor say "screw that" and fight like hell to pass their subject so you don't have to deal with them anymore. And if you don't get good at that subject and barely pass it, at least you get balls of steel out of it... metaphorically speaking, ofc.

[@nomac04]

@@m0t0b33 my school is mostly project based, so we do posters, one pagers, presentations, essays and stuff like that so it is easier for me to show that I still have learned in class rather than taking a timed test that I could never finished. Just because a student runs out if time doesn’t mean the don’t know the content and everyone learns differently. We rarely have tests, but when we do I get extended time now that I’m properly diagnosed so I do have the accommodations I need to succeed.

[@m0t0b33]

@@nomac04 okaaayyyy... good thing I grew up in Romania with a system that catered to everybody... I mean, until the online world started to talk about it, Americans in the great majority, we didn't even hear of ADHD, dislexya and other stuff that too many kids suffer from these days. (I know they're manageable with the right kind of help, but yeah... for lack of a better word, we were all "normal", or at least considered that way). My point is, we didn't need accommodations because we either knew the subjects or we didn't... and if we didn't we got graded accordingly and did better next time or got left behind. And with that system, very few were left behind, and lots graduated with plenty of knowledge... nowadays it looks as though school has become irrelevant for many.

[@nomac04]

@@m0t0b33 if that’s what you believe, okay

[@betsyslat7326]

Colleen, you make my night! The whole laundry story is exactly the sort of thing I did when my 3 kids were little. I think you are such a loving, fun, creative mother!❤

[@LiahnaForbes]

Tortilla Talk Question: I know you have talked about how much you love Taylor Swift's Midnights album but have you listened to any of her other albums and if so what is your favorite?? This is coming from a major swiftie myself🤩

[@breandanwalsh]

Cory’s editing in this vlog was 100/10. Kudos. This was amazing for a daily vlog.

[@tieragibbs3045]

I've been curious about this since you and Eric had such different school situations growing up

[@fi0rella]

noooo lmao 'it's a me Wes!' with Super Mario with Wesley's head lkvgdfklgjlghj plsss Kory was on fire today so funnyyyyyyyyyyyy