Paying off a mortgage + Vaccines + Homeschooling in community + Budgeting for family

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[@texanlady4]

As a dedicated child free (don’t hate kids I just really really really don’t want any of my own!) agnostic I still cannot figure out why I enjoy your channel so much. But I do!

[@ladypurpled5155]

Same. But I love them so much.

[@lauramipe2955]

Same. Married and decided no kids. We have lots os nieces and nephews and I love them, but I also love when their parents come home to pick them up. Love this channel too!

[@bostonterriermomakasandy9722]

mon f Same

[@OurTribeofMany]

Love that you guys stick around with us!!! ❤️

[@texanlady4]

It’s just really nice to see all the decent human beings you are creating. Too many people have kids and do nothing to ensure their children grow up to be rational, kind, and hardworking people. Not a big fan of religion myself, but in my opinion you and Solo are totally nailing it as parents. Your kids are so compassionate and intelligent. That doesn’t happen by accident. Keep doing you. It’s obviously working. And it’s nice to know that your children are going to grow up and enter the world someday as adults and spread the love and compassion you’ve taught them. Gives me hope for humanity.

[@dendoo7196]

I paid off my house at age 46 (as a single woman). Being debt free at that age gives you such a sense of financial freedom. And I'm not a wealthy person, just had my eye on the prize.

[@marisastoneobrien7834]

Congratulations!

[@SMaria003]

I don’t always watch Our Tribe of Many, but when I do, I have to binge watch a million episodes that day 🤣 You guys are awesome!

[@OurTribeofMany]

🤣❤️👍

[@nicolegutierrez5791]

Well here I am doing that exact thing I can’t just watch one then be done I have to binge watch them all

[@GlamourNNail]

Same! Lol I get behind and then catch up.

[@bushell5054]

See how late I am?😅 😂 Im doing that now😄

[@singlewahm]

Same! Especially when they picked up on how many they were doing a week. I keep getting behind. But I can't stop binging when I have time.

[@reneematlock9657]

We raised and homeschooled 19 kids - and we started homeschooling so long ago I needed teaching credentials to homeschool our kids. Things have changed since those days (thank Heavens). Each child is different and has different needs - for instance, 2 of ours are autistic and one is deaf... they had very different needs than our other children. If you are very new to homeschooling Amy Maryon here on KZbin has a homeschooling website that gives you curriculum up through high school and it's an excellent curriculum IME. Oh and we are NOT Catholic.. we are Native American. 16 of our children are adopted. :)

[@simplymelaurad9643]

@Renee Matlock is there a specific curriculum you followed for your Autistic children? Or how did you handle there homeschooling? I have a 10yr old Autistic with developmental delay

[@reneematlock9657]

@@simplymelaurad9643 I saw your question late last night and had to give what you asked some thought before I replied. Both of our neurodivergent children had some delays but we "worked around" both their delays AND their strengths. I also did NOT allow myself (or them) to be pushed into trying to teach our neurodivergent children to ACT neurotypical but rather worked to teach the neurotypical to ACCEPT our neurodivergent children as their delightfully, wonderfully, wildly, awesomely weird selves. We didn't have a particular curriculum we followed after the first 3 or 4 years (back when I had to have a teaching certificate & follow the Public School curriculum) but I also spent a LOT of time with the state guidelines for each grade we had figuring out how to teach within those guidelines to the kids' strengths and interests. For instance: our neurodivergent son was absolutely obsessed with the ISS a few years ago so for about 6 months Math, science, history, geography, social studies, English and even foreign language lessons *for him* absolutely revolved around the ISS. At the same time, his twin sister (who is neurotypical) was absolutely fascinated with all things medical so her lessons revolved around medicine. One of our other children's lessons at the same time revolved around music theory. Now, I should explain here, we did the tailoring of lessons to child because I learned early on that if the children were INTERESTED in what they were learning they weren't just memorizing but rather actually LEARNING. We also did NOT follow the school system calendar and the kids worked at *their* pace (meaning if the child met the guidelines for passing a particular grade in January I moved them on to the next grade instead of keeping them in a "holding pattern" for 9 months - because that is just a waste of time and energy) If you want to give homeschooling your son a try... take a look at Amy Maryon's homeschool site (Search for her here on YT and then look under her videos - she almost always posts a link to her homeschool site) and look at the curriculum she has up for his "grade" level. It's an excellent curriculum and it will allow you to "get your toes wet" in homeschooling without having to either build curricula specifically to your son OR having to purchase a bunch of different things to figure out what "works" for him. Hugs and keep asking questions.

[@simplymelaurad9643]

@@reneematlock9657 THANK YOU SO MUCH FOR YOUR RESPONSE. IT IS VERY INFORMATIVE AND MUCH APPRECIATED!!🙏❤

[@reneematlock9657]

@@simplymelaurad9643 Homeschooling, for all it may look easy from the outside, is HARD. Homeschooling a neurodivergent child is harder. Don't make it harder on yourself by NOT asking questions. I'd rather take the time to answer what *you* (or someone else) may think is a "silly question" than I would have you (or someone else) flailing around trying to come up with answers but only being given the neurotypical answers (which never apply to our weirdly, wildly, wonderfully, delightfully awesome neurodivergent children) and frustrating both you and your child. Frustration isn't learning nor is it helpful, so avoid it where possible. Remember that every child is different and it may take you a little time to figure out what *works best* for your child and your family. We did what worked for our family. Remember as well that advice is just advice... it's NOT "set in stone" so take what you think will "work" for your family and leave what you don't think will "work" for your family.

[@cristiana9350]

Hi renee!! U adopted 16 children? Wow. My mom was pregnant 9 times but killed 7. I'm alive I was her 8th. She kept me. And also her first pregnancy. Congratulations for your love and dedication for children.

[@liisanorheim-kiik8527]

You always look at each other with love and gratitude. I see this in every video you do together, and I love it.

[@omowhanre]

What you're talking about at the end, "walking in faith and the Lord meeting you where you are and taking you further" in Arabic is called "barakah". Barakah literally means blessings, but it also means that what you have (money, time, space in your house) expands and multiplies when it is intentionally used for good or for His sake. May God put barakah in your earnings, time, energy, home and all things you use in service of Him.

[@TalibahG]

Ameen

[@joyces.9021]

In response to the person who was asking Sarah and Solo about homeschooling: As an educator (Gr. 3-12) and a music educator, I highly recommend finding someone who will give your child Music lessons. Music education skills spill over into Language, Math, communication and general education disciplines in so many ways! So often, parents and schools think of Music education as an 'add-on' when it's actually essential!

[@vibrantspirit5403]

That's right. ❤😊

[@OurTribeofMany]

We do have a piano and cello teacher. Music is important to us.

[@cjrrob7336]

Joyce S. haven't you seen & heard the older boys play the piano in their vlogs, they are absolutely phenomenal. I believe most of the children take piano lessons.

[@joyces.9021]

@@cjrrob7336 yes I have! My response was to the person who wanted some direction for homeschooling, not to Sarah and Solo's kids!

[@joyces.9021]

@@OurTribeofMany Yes! I love hearing your kids play! My response was to the person who asked about help with homeschooling.😊

[@KatieAddington]

Thank you, thank you, THANK YOU for mentioning that adopting from foster care doesn't cost much or anything! Happy tears over here! It's so little known, but so important.

[@kristysmith124]

I'm 33 and paid my house off last year after 7 years, it's so great having no debt!

[@zonkebellamkhomazi2977]

Congratulations thats so encouraging

[@janeness6596]

That's amazing!!

[@aprilparrish67]

Yes I’m so glad we did a 15 year mortgage. We are down to 7 years. We bought our home late in life I’ll be 61 when our home is paid off!

[@OurTribeofMany]

So great!

[@rubygriffin2558]

Amazing!

[@leadavis494]

We were at a 7 year point and found a way to make a payment every two weeks. It really sped up our paying it off. It feels amazing not having that payment!

[@sherrysimons4228]

Awesome content

[@TheBrycebubby]

As a single mom to one beautiful child, our families are very different. I still learn a ton from you guys about parenting and lifestyle. Thank you!

[@wylettasanders330]

The love expressed between you both when looking at each other is so beautiful. Solo is so involved in the kids lives, and helping out, like going to the grocery store and cooking. Sarah you are a super Mom. My heart melts at the skills you possess. May God continue to bless your union. Love your beautiful kids.❤️

[@julespowell4896]

Big respect for addressing some difficult topics. Love your honesty. Lovely family.

[@meganross]

Budgeting is the easy part! Sticking to it and getting rid of old behaviors is the hard part💙

[@OurTribeofMany]

TRUTH!

[@tishharding]

Yes! You have to be very intentional about it. While my family was in a great financial position this time last year until April when my husband got laid off (he was the money maker) but in those 4 months we were able to pay off my car & some credit cards. We kept budgeting as much as we could on unemployment but got so depressed because we just couldn’t/can’t make ends meet a lot of the time & racked up more credit card debt. We stopped budgeting. We didn’t intentionally stop but we stopped being intentional about sitting down weekly and reviewing things. It was too depressing for us! We just started back up again last week & while it’s still depressing because we just don’t have money & my husband is still searching for a job but we live in a state where even restaurants are still closed so things aren’t available. My husband is literally only being home about 10% of what he was making. He had the job that paid very well for 4 months and we just threw all money at debts. Previous to that he had good jobs and we were able to pay bills but not really save or do anything but keep making normal payments. I keep praying that he’ll snag another job here soon. He’s become so depressed because we want to have children (my son is 13 & my husband & I got married last January) and buy a house but our credit that we built is wrecked. - that was long & didn’t mean for it to be. Long morning already haha Anyways the moral of the story is you have to consciously think about the budget. At all times whenever you’re spending money. Also some banks have smaller little “envelope” accounts that you can name anything you want. It’s SO helpful when budgeting.

[@catherinek3409]

@@tishharding Start looking in other states. You are not a tree you can move.

[@tishharding]

@@catherinek3409 we have but he hasn’t had much luck. We also really love our community though & don’t want to move. My son will start high school soon & I’m hesitant to move him because I remember getting moved around a lot as a child & it has created terrible memories. We are looking though because we do know we have to be realistic.

[@catherinek3409]

@@tishharding I remember 2008 economic downturn and how depressing it was to be jobless, we moved after being resistant, and it wasn't terrible.

[@ChaoticCountry]

My son is 17 and to know that I got him this far in life with only homeschooling makes me SO proud. He is now smarter than me probably and honestly Im like WOW I made that! =) Homeschooling is challenging but it is one of the most rewarding things.

[@n2creativity-ccladee640]

Homeschooled for 19 years; adapted each year. Change = Growth. Love your comment “Give yourself Grace!”

[@Dogfbi]

Very much appreciated your stance on having informed consent, while acknowledging it's such a polarizing issue it may incite shaming and possibly alienating subscribers. I'm not a person of faith as it was said in the question, but strongly believe there should be a productive discussion on this subject, especially with primary care providers.

[@aluapzerep1557]

I love how well they speak together and smile when they look at each other.

[@autumn1768]

Yeah but Sarah isn’t like that towards her own kids. Have you ever noticed that? Her mom is articulate and classy, but cold and disconnected from the older kids especially. I’ve always found it odd that you rarely see Sarah loving on any of her kids besides the 2 youngest. It is clear her mother was the same…not many hugs going on in that house.

[@bCrebornsnursery]

"Sometimes the door don't open until you are five steps ahead" Said by. Solo! I love that. I will be sharing that nugget!!

[@KarenReep]

Thanks for sharing! We have (almost) 9 children and you’re very inspiring! It’s true that faith is required for the big fam life, He always provides!

[@OurTribeofMany]

Amen!

[@ritabrunetti381]

My son always enjoyed reading. And his writing skills blew me away. When his high school English teacher told me she loved to read whatever he wrote I was proud.

[@Jen5914]

We had the same question for our financial advisor concerning investing vs paying off the house early. We settled on both - money towards paying off the house in 12 years and money towards investing for the goal of retiring early in 12 years. But to solos point ....we didn’t get to this point until we had all debts including cars paid off etc and also investing in our 401ks first and foremost. I can’t take full credit for this - my dad urged me to begin preparing for retirement very very early. It can take some sacrifice - we drive used paid off vehicles forever for example. Yes we could get the newest but somehow retiring super early and just enjoying life sounds so much better then a brand new car in my mind.

[@tazp2566]

What is a 401k?

[@Jen5914]

@@tazp2566 A 401k is an employer-sponsored retirement account. It allows an employee to dedicate a percentage of their pre-tax salary to a retirement account. My employer matches up to 3% of what I put in. These funds are invested in a range of vehicles like stocks, bonds, mutual funds, and cash.

[@kateNwilson]

Dear Wisconsin viewer. I feel the same as you as far as sometimes feeling "outcast" with a larger family (pregnant with our 5th). People will say really awful things to me about it, everyone from doctors to close family and friends. I don't really have much wisdom except trusting in the Lord, and have confidence in yourself. Please know you are not alone.

[@OurTribeofMany]

Definitely not alone! We hear from people ALL the time dealing with this exact same thing.

[@alishacuarenta5443]

Thank you Kate n Wilson for reaching out. I know there are more of us that feel this way, I just can't seem to find them. You have 5 beautiful gifts that were hand picked by God himself for you. I have 3. We are so blessed ❤

[@texanlady4]

On the other end of the spectrum it’s not easy for us childfree people either. I constantly get harassed about my decision not to have kids. I’ve been to seven different doctors trying to get sterilized and they all tell me that I’ll change my mind someday. I’m 37 and decided at 13 being a mom was not for me, but since women aren’t allowed to feel that way according to society at large the judgement is never ending. The harassment and condemnation is never ending. I often resort to lying and telling people I’m infertile just to get them off my back about popping out some progeny. I have nothing but respect for GOOD parents who take on the task of creating and nurturing a whole new human being, but I think society as a whole needs to stop viewing parenthood and having children as a right. It’s not. It’s a responsibility. A responsibility to that child and to the world they will one day interact with as an adult. The biggest and most difficult responsibility anyone can ever take on. One I took a hard pass on. Solo and Sarah are amazing parents and I wish more parents were like them. The world would be a much nicer place. I firmly believe if more parents were like these two there wouldn’t be any school shootings or bullying or eating disorders or serial killers and so on. People need to stop having kids just because they can. If you can’t be a patient, kind, and selfless parent like these two who do everything they can in their power to uplift their children and ensure they are growing into good people don’t procreate.

[@rosegroshek1218]

@@klb2513 Wisconsin has gotten so bad. Born and raised here and I’m moving soon. Schools have become so terrible and public school teachers have gotten so aggressive and mean when people have finally stood up and said they don’t want their kids in the schools anymore. Welfare is so high and everyone else suffers in other areas

[@LiLisLounge]

God bless y'all as you raise your families! May the Lord put people alongside you to support and encourage you. This really surprises me though. I grew up in Minnesota, and big families were really common.

[@lolubusi2022]

I can't understand why people feel it's their job to police others beliefs. Thanks for sharing your wisdom with us Sarah and Solo. 🙇🏽‍♀️

[@snemetz6008]

Thank you for speaking about having Faith. So many times we can look back in our families years and have seen how God blessed us even more and move when we were praying but couldn’t see it. God moves in ways we don’t always see. Remember It’s God’s timing not ours. I, too, homeschool, after leaving a teaching career of 20 years, a child of special needs. Every day I pray I’m doing what my son needs. I pray God will be with Him and guide my son as he becomes an adult. I pray my son will be able to independent and provide for himself. Stepping out in faith in homeschooling was HUGE for me... but it has been blessing that I couldn’t see at the time. Thank Lord for always looking out for your children.

[@ERIKAKEMERLY2010]

I got LUCKY 🍀 my “adopted mom” signed her home over to me two years after it was paid off. She paid and lived in the home for the 30 years. And still lives in the home with me and my family. 😍 We have been blessed, God works in ways we sometimes won’t understand.

[@carla1575]

Fabulous to see you together and spending time telling us all your tips, tricks and magic! Your vlog is just fabulous and so uplifting!! 🙏😊😘🌷

[@ritabrunetti381]

We married in 1976. In April of 1977, we took our first tax return and placed it in an account of it's own. This nest egg gave us money to fall back on now that we were budgeting. My husband got paid every other week... 26 weeks a year. We broke up every expense to contribute to 26 payments a year. It worked. Today we're 65 & 71 and are living well. We raised 2 children and still have a nice retirement. And can spoil our 5 grandchildren!!

[@aprilhutchens2105]

Can you further explain how you broke down every expense to 26 payments?

[@ritabrunetti381]

@@aprilhutchens2105 Hello April. My email address is... [e-mail]. Contact me there. Glad to to help you understand. Nice to meet you!

[@nancymiller-conrad9703]

You are so gracious to everyone. Your compliments make ppl's day, I'm sure.

[@samuelsmama13]

I’m not far south of the woman in Wisconsin. There are lots of homeschool communities in Wisconsin, it’s just a matter of finding them and connecting. We started with homeschooling from Kindergarten with my oldest, did a couple of years in public, and brought them home again this school year. It’s much harder with 4 kids (a set of twins in there 😉), but totally worth it!

[@deannalail9716]

Hey just wanted to say how much I love the way you answer questions together and are on the same page thank you for honesty in your answers 😇🥰💯

[@ginamacdonald4578]

I had to stop halfway through this video just to say that I Adore the way that the both of you look at one another while talking . The love vibes are shining through . It’s so refreshing and sweet to see !!

[@amma3536]

Great talk! Even though I am 70 years old, almost, your logical way of looking at things gives me hope for the younger generation. God bless you all!

[@OurTribeofMany]

Bless you!!

[@RascalCruz4]

I love and admire how you always include faith in things without sounding like your pushing a agenda. You guys are so authentic and inspiring! God Bless You 🥰

[@stephielynn]

I second the 15 year mortgage! We refied last year and the interest was so low it didnt impact our payment more than 300$ a month! It was awesome! Shaved 15 years off the mortgage!! Felt really good.

[@teresadoyle1396]

You guys always give such great advice, love these Q&A’s with you both! My son (Brennan) and DIL (Becky) have been married for nine years and STILL can’t get pregnant and it pains them both so much so I humbly ask you to pray for them as well! I too will pray for your subscriber Becca (to the last question) as I understand their struggle...

[@jessicawillis3085]

Hey from Tx!! Love your boldness in putting your faith on veiw for the world.

[@shannacarlan1674]

GOD will provide! We have so many stories of how God ALWAYS provides!

[@krystynaolszewski6187]

I read through many comments....I can’t believe people that have many children have to be put through negative comments about family size. I am baffled that even one person could be so rude to make bad comments. I feel bad for large families having to defend themselves. I would be the perfect neighbor for anyone with lots of kids....I love kids and cook a lot. Hang in there folks....most of us love large families!

[@alishacuarenta5443]

Your comment felt like sunshine on my face. God bless you.

[@beachbum7425]

Totally agree. I was an only child. And my husband and I weren't able to have children so I'm every body's adopted aunt lol.

[@mrss8572]

Thanks for answering questions that are hard topics to cover. The answers you gave line up with the way I feel and help me to not feel alone in my decisions.

[@anetzband1383]

Great idea to have this kind of Q & A. We have not had a mortgage in a long time, and even so with taxes, insurance, etc., one feels like one never fully owns the home. In the downturn at the end of the last decade, we had enough cash reserve saved to be able to pay cash for an "as is" house. What a blessing!!! It is extremely freeing to know we have no mortgage.

[@OurTribeofMany]

That is so awesome!!!

[@berkocshivers]

Thanks for answering the vaccine question, I think most people would shy away from talking about it but we should be able to talk about it and have a choice.

[@ayela562]

I agree 100% that “because I said so” has no place in our public health and medicine. Everyone has the right to ask questions and be treated with dignity while making critical health decisions.

[@angelaparchey6302]

Agree 100%

[@benotdecived2013]

❤️

[@kateNwilson]

Was recently told I didn't have a choice as far as having certain tests while pregnant. Also they HAVE to look at my babies genitals at the 20 week ultrasound even though I said no.

[@benotdecived2013]

@@kateNwilson you are mistaken. I refused a bunch of testing even more than 1 ultrasound. Your body your choice.while in labor I refused to get tested for covid . So you do have a choice .

[@benotdecived2013]

@@kateNwilson if you said no then why did you go to your appointment????? I would of told them I couldn’t make it .

[@kimberlyholt2241]

Judah IS so very smart! He is going FAR in this world!!!!💜

[@barbaraweidenhammer7644]

We did a 15 year Mortgage, but paid it off in 6.

[@psymompa]

15 year mortgage is the way to go. Really does not cost that much more for monthly payments.

[@JaniceLadyJStyleKrako]

Great tips. I wound up doing homeschooling for my genius IQ son with a brain tumor. Schools wouldn't give him what he needed and looked at his affliction rather than all his amazing assets and skills. God will lead you in the right direction if you listen with your heart.

[@lindarichardson1874]

I love to see Solo smile!!! He is so inspirational. I love you both! Thank you Sarah you and your family are such a blessing to the U-Tube family! XXOO

[@Cecilia-fc3sg]

I always learn something from you guys. I'm not building my family. They are all gone from home and I'm enjoying the grands. But the thing about God, is he can use your willingness to get on and share your lives to help teach us gramma type folks a good lesson. Thank you so much!

[@sandyprosen9061]

Love to watch and listen to you. It makes me feel happy to see all of your children. You do a great job teaching them to be self sufficient.

[@ladypurpled5155]

Sending love from Jamaica. I totally love watching when you guys sit down like this.

[@StephRank]

Jamaican here too

[@alexandreaboo5951]

When you said "twins" and "add a child" solo takes a sip of his coffee each time. 😂

[@fallemations3466]

I didn’t notice that but 😂😂

[@OurTribeofMany]

🤣🤣🤣😅

[@traciwhiting2545]

😆 🤣

[@ML-fg9tv]

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[@yumleaidara74]

Sarah and Solo thank you for making me believe in the Lord. He gives me hope, Praise the Lord!

[@elizabethaliucci781]

So happy you shared with that home schooling mom to give herself grace. So important to know we don't have to be perfect.

[@ayronsmama05]

My 15 yo soon to be 16 next month asked to start on line virtual learning in the 7th grade. First due to her high anxiety, bullies and just fear of the meanness we live with. I agreed and we joined K12 7 to 9 and 10th she wanted to go local school but virtual. So we live in a rural town and are country folk. She had a teacher that told a story in class about a past student that was so kind, generous and so studious. When time came to do his in class resume all he had was he hauled hay. She was real nasty about it and said that she had never been more disappointed than at that moment knowing that she had given so much to a boy who came to school to breathe air and haul hay. My baby was in tears and literally cried herself to sleep. I said enough! So after winter break I took her out of that school and back into virtual learning! I monitor and she has been on goal at 99% since school began again and I am so happy and proud to see her smile before, during and after school. Sorry so long!! Love, Blessings and HUGS, Marilyn

[@karenselogic7742]

That’s what we did. We had 30 year mortgage turned it into 15 year mortgage. Ended up paying couple hundred less and ended up paying the 15 years off in seven years because we took the extra we had and paid it towards the the mortgage not the interest.

[@fundamental1020]

To the woman in Wisconsin wanting homeschooling: Use Next Door and as a member you can post any home schoolers in name of you community? Then you can meet and connect to more of them.

[@jow.2450]

Consider Facebook if you haven’t already to learn of other homeschoolers. Maybe people over the border and close. Call local libraries to see if they can connect you with others. I’m in a larger area but our library connects homeschoolers. Schools are pretty busy these days, but under other circumstances call the public schools to see if they can put you in touch with homeschoolers that might be using their facilities. Look at other you tubers. A country life homeschools. I don’t think they are near you, in WI, but they might be able to help. Then, there are others not in WI. Jamerill might be able to provide resources. A Catholic mom’s life might be able to point you in a direction of finding others even if you don’t share the same religion.

[@teresawiggins840]

I do believe the Lord will provide you with what you need at the time you need it. ♥️🙏

[@lauracobbs3055]

I like that where there is a risk there should be a choice indeed.

[@emmaterkeurs1853]

So inspiring! I personally am not christian, but your view on life always makes me have more faith 🙌

[@RockSimmer-gal4God]

I’m glad I have a doctor who discuss vaccines well so I’m able to make better choices

[@julieplaster7625]

I absolutely love listening to Solo talk finance I wish he had a channel on it.

[@crazeekids9744]

I have been on my own since I was 18 and have always done a budget. HOWEVER, doing a zero based budget along with using cash envelopes and creating sinking funds has been a game changer for me.

[@lauren091804]

I desperately needed to hear one part of your answer from the first question! I have been homeschooling for 7 years and I don't do well with making my boys write papers. My youngest, 11 year old, despises it. My oldest, 14 year old, is self-admittedly lazy, but does well when if he applies himself. However, they excell everywhere else so your story gives me hope. Thank you for putting yourselves out there as a guiding light for us all. I always look forward to your videos.

[@OurTribeofMany]

Sounds like you are doing great!

[@desert_moon]

I have 9 (12-36) and we homeschooled the oldest 8. Dad was out to sea a lot. Good time management and pre-planning helps. It's one day at a time!! Older kids can work on their own a lot. Unit studies are a good way to cover all age groups at once.

[@alishacuarenta5443]

Thank you for answering my questions in this video. I appreciate it more than you could ever imagine ❤

[@OurTribeofMany]

❤️❤️❤️

[@kateankumah-saikoom5714]

Alisha I’m a homeschool mom of 4 in Baraboo! Lots of homeschoolers in our area! Get plugged in to the Baraboo or reedsburg homeschool co-op

[@alishacuarenta5443]

@@kateankumah-saikoom5714 I would have never known. Thank you Kate!

[@klpartydecor]

I love your channel. It's one of my favorites. I am also a follower that is not religious. I agree with what you put out into the world you usually get back tenfold.

[@electronicsgirl1]

I love this so much! Thank you for your advice and helping me look at all problems through the lens of faith and really trusting in God. Thank you so much💖

[@maxineoliver7404]

The consistency of putting in the work always seems to pay off very well in the end!!!🦾🥰💗Thanks for sharing!!

[@ourfamilydoes9951]

Thank you for this!! I was literally struggling this morning thinking I’m not having my son do enough writing in 1st grade. He’s a great reader and I read to my kids often. He knows how to write but has a hard time with creative writing and getting frustrated so we don’t do it a lot yet. I needed this encouragement from a mama who’s further along with homeschooling that they’ll get there! Have a blessed day!

[@OurTribeofMany]

Keep up the good work!

[@chaoshome34]

I feel this way too, my 6th grader has great conversations and a wonderful mind, but getting onto paper right now seems impossible! There is future hope!

[@bu2ful119]

Teaching writing is a struggle for most of us. I have a masters degree in teaching English. I still struggle to homeschool writing. The only advice I can give is keep going. It takes much more time to see the fruits of our labor in writing than any other subject. If you keep pushing through and trying, you will teach perseverance AND writing. :-l

[@ourfamilydoes9951]

@@OurTribeofMany thank you!

[@ourfamilydoes9951]

@@bu2ful119 thank you!!

[@Midwestmomvolunteer365]

I very much appreciate that you tackle the hard topics. Thank you for that.

[@monamorgan8614]

We were SO blessed as a couple in their late 20’s with two sons we bought a two year old custom built home , lived there about 35 years, and sadly, had no savings, now after retiring from the railroad working there 42 years, we sold our large home, moved to a much smaller home in another state, we were able paid cash for our home, our cars are paid for and other than a few credit cards we are doing fine. We are striving to pay off the credit debt, should be later this year or early 2022. I would love to know what I know now , and go back to our early years in marriage. It would really have been helpful, hind sight is 20/20👍🏻

[@kelleyabitbol6156]

God does provide for each child..its pretty amazing. God is amazing. Every time we have been in a bad situation..sometimes its been terrible, God has provided what we need. I am humbled really truly by his grace. I don't deserve it. But it happened.

[@sandyoranday9409]

I absolutely love tuning in and hearing the advice y’all give. Thank you so much for taking the time to give to others🥰🙏🏼

[@ariels6284]

We started seriously budgeting this year to start saving for the adoption and foster process. ❤️

[@KelsieElizabeth]

I just want to say that I loved your answer on vaccines! I have very similar beliefs about it. I chose to vaccinate at first and my two oldest boys were both injured from them. Vaccines didnt react well with my childrens genetics and I have since had 2 more children (with a total of 4 boys) 2 were vaccinated and had reactions and the other 2 have been vaccine free since they were born and are happy, healthy and thriving. I absolutely agree that it needs to be a choice. I cant imagine if someone tried to force me to do it to my younger boys and potentially have the same reactions and delayes that we have been struggling with my older 2 for years now... there must always be choice because all our genetics react differently to vaccines. I fully support anyone who vaccinated or not and glad vaccines can help for many people. A choice is a necessity for people who dont react well. There must always be a choice! Please help us pray on that! 🙏💕

[@story.allegory]

How did it injure them?

[@KelsieElizabeth]

@@story.allegory both had negative reactions. I don't like to get into too much detail but my 2nd born regressed completely after his 1 year shots. He lots all his words and his eye contact. He cried and whined constantly for months on end. He is almost 4 now and still completely non verbal. He only communicates by pulling your hand towards what he wants and making grunting sounds and crying. My oldest reactions wasnt quite as severe (which is why I thought it would be safe to try again on my 2nd born) he is 7 now and was formally diagnosed with OCD, ADHD, ASD sensory sensitivities and was only speech delayed but not non verbal. Like I said l, my 2nd born reacted much worse and has been labed non verbal and is still getting ready to go through his evaluation in the next year for his formal diagnosis. My 2 year old and almost 1 year old both speak and communicate better than my 4 year old. It has been heartbreaking watching him struggle everyday. I'm so glad vaccines can help some people but I feel with my whole heart that, at least in our case. The vaccines reacted adversely with my childrens genetics.

[@story.allegory]

Wow. When did you notice his regression after the shot? Was it right away?

[@KelsieElizabeth]

@@story.allegory well to be honest. I had noticed mild regressions with his other couple shots he had before He received several just after his birthday all in one day and he seemed okay within the first 24 hours but kinda seemed sick and didnt want to play or interact much. I'd say it was pretty soon after, within the first week or so he had regressed and lost all the few words he did know. He stopped waving bye bye and giving 5s too. Pretty much stopped smiling and became very introverted and was almost like a totally different kid. He has come a long way but we think he may have to learn to communicate with a tablet/ communication device. He never picked up on sign language really either.

[@story.allegory]

I read this really interesting paper recently on metals and autism. I'll dig up the link...www-drkarafitzgerald-com.cdn.ampproject.org/v/s/www.drkarafitzgerald.com/2017/08/30/23-month-old-female-with-regressive-autism/amp/?amp_js_v=a6&amp_gsa=1&usqp=mq331AQHKAFQArABIA%3D%3D#aoh=16112837565807&referrer=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.google.com&amp_tf=From%20%251%24s&ampshare=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.drkarafitzgerald.com%2F2017%2F08%2F30%2F23-month-old-female-with-regressive-autism%2F

[@t_rue8090]

As a believing family with just two littles right now, I so admire and enjoy watching you guys! It also made me appreciate your family so much more to hear that you believe that risks should come with choice! I’m sure you know about exemptions, but I highly encourage your followers who don’t know about them to look into them. You guys are brave for even speaking on it, let alone sharing how you’re going about it! Thanks for bringing light to this life!

[@meghankelie2107]

I loved your comment “with risk should come choice”. Parents should have the choice of what goes in their kids!!!! Medical freedom!

[@benotdecived2013]

Pray we can keep our freedoms

[@Brittbritt15]

Your wisdom is soooo appreciated! I wish you were able to do weekly chats and cover different topics all the time but I understand your constraints and y’all still need to put your family first.

[@charlottevincent78]

My life is so far from where your lives are, but I find great strength hearing and watching you and your family. Deep down I wish I could go back and start again in raising our family and living our lives. Well, it’s never too late. Thank you for sharing your path.

[@pennyholbrook1551]

I would love to have the confidence your children do and I am 42 , clearly doing it right

[@tammyeich4493]

I could never home school my kids. My oldest, 19, already knows everything. 🤣

[@OurTribeofMany]

🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@maryjanelatocha5027]

🤣😂

[@evanessmuvimi1678]

🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@melissatamer9193]

Lol. Oh, They know everything until they turn about 30ish. My oldest is 31 and I'm seeing the light! Hahaha

[@RepentAndBelieve1437]

Oh then the 19 year old can be the principal😆😆😆

[@beccaperry1407]

Thank you for your honest and joy-filled answers. You two are spreading Jesus’s light. It is so evident!!!

[@shannonmartin43]

It is important to find a good Primary Dr. Mine retired a few years ago and Ive been lost.

[@debrabuser9900]

Im so glad we did a 15 year mortgage and God provided and we paid it off in just over 6 3 days before i found out i had cancer and would be doing chemo

[@atrain8179]

Sorry to hear that.But as you said God provided. What he did for you before he will do again.

[@mspylypciow5027]

God is Good All the Time and All the Time God is Good, Blessings. Homeschooling is hard, as a teacher teaching from home I find it hard sometimes too, but God leads when we have Faith and offer our day to Him.

[@haleywarren5140]

Love you guys. Thanks for sharing the Lord with the world.

[@sundance81677]

Any parent who has homeschooled almost 10 children gets my respect. I’m like Solo, I don’t know how you do it.

[@MrsPink64]

When you answered the sports question, I thought of your personal trainer in training kid, Eli

[@OurTribeofMany]

He would be an awesome personal trainer!!! 🤣❤️

[@monicapascal7367]

I definitely want to be a better steward of my finances - thanks for the suggestions! 😊

[@AmericanAkitaClub]

I was so glad you guys spoken about the vaccines !!! Because i sooo agree with you guys and what you did!! Blessings to you alllll!! Xoxoox

[@beckymccarty424]

Thank you for answering those questions Sarah the way you explained the vaccination question was right on target with the way I feel & ppl of faith want to follow The Lord's leading & Thank you Solo for answering the budgeting question I definitely need to budget my trip to Walmart & dollar tree but my big weakness is the fabric store I love to quilt I love your family God Bless you all ❤

[@whydoyouneedmyname7066]

Thank you for not being afraid to discuss vaccines! Loved yalls input.

[@AnekaF.1863]

I absolutely love your family!!! This video was so helpful and such a blessing to me and I'm sure to others. Thank you for taking the time.

[@debrabates7446]

So true about focusing on reading will make good writers. My youngest really struggled with writing, so we reduced it for him and did a lot more oral. He went to firefighting college and ended up tutoring other students on writing assignments. He was so proud of himself and of me for allowing him to learn in his own way. It was scary because I wasn’t sure I was doing the right thing.

[@benotdecived2013]

I pray we don’t lose Our freedom of choice ,free speech, freedom.👀👀👀👀❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️

[@jamiroquai30]

We will. Look what's happened already in the last couple days

[@ADayNTheLifeOf]

Hey thinking of you guys, your advice is always so sound and thought out. I appreciate your videos and presence online. Wishing you and your family a good weekend 😊 😘

[@kathyannmckenzie563]

Sending love from Trinidad and Tobago 🇹🇹 I Love your family ❤❤

[@fallemations3466]

Thank you for taking questions and sharing godly wisdom! You guys really encouraged me to pray and ask the Lord for wisdom and guidance in the season I am in. God bless! Love, Liz G.

[@leoraj1221]

“Whole Paycheck” 🤣 Favorite!

[@virginiastoneking6661]

15 year mortgage is great advice. We did that and made one extra payment a year and paid it off sooner. BUT..make sure the lender agrees to this. Some dont allow this. Much love and blessings from Kansas city Missouri Nonna. Been watching your channel for a few years.😘😘😘

[@beckyryan407]

Everyone is entitled to be individual in their beliefs and thoughts. You need to trust in God and know he will never fail you. Have faith 🙏