Hello there, After a while of reading posts and being amazed at the level of support and knowledge of you wonderful ladies i have plucked up the courage to register and post. I am extremely new to homeschooling and extremely nervous and worried that i may let down dd who is 11.If anyone has words of advice for me i would be most appreciative
The best I can tell you is that you WON'T let her down!!! You are very capable of doing this! Will you do it perfectly? Nope, but that's OK! All of us make our mistakes, but all of us have kids that are thriving! Make the best decision you can with the information you have, and go with it. Don't second-guess yourself! Welcome! I'm Jackie, from central Ohio!
Welcome Faith. I was 3 yrs ago where you are now. Jumping in is the hardest part. You will NOT let your dd down, you will form a remarkable new bond. I have 3 dd's 12,10,9. The dynamic of our (and their) relationship is so MUCH better than when they were in school--even though I was there volunteering 3 day/wk. If I could give you one shred of advice, some that I should have initially heeded--- Relax. That can be very hard to do. Your dd will have a much easier time if you are as stress free as possible. Trust your instincts as her mom. Also--if a curriculum isn't working...just find something else. (this too is advice that was very hard for me to take) You will be fantastic! Sorry to ramble. Glad you're here.
Welcome Faith, I am new to homeschooling this school year. I wish I had started years ago. I am homeschooling my youngest two daughters who are 14 and 8. My two 17 year old sons will finish public school next year and our other three kids are grown and married. I hope you love homeschooling as much as I do. Beth in NC.
Faith, I feel that way almost every day!! This is my second year hsing but my first with my 11 yr old. Jackie is actually the one who's "voice" I keep in the back of my mind in that the first year is the hardest and to "deschool". This group has been an amazing support system for me. That and the fact that Beth A., who doesn't get on here often, is my sis and she has been hsing for a couple of years and helped me get started. If you look back over past posts, no subject is taboo! This is a wonderful group of gals and welcome!
YOU CAN DO IT!! Right now, I'd just focus on learning what works for you and your daughter. How does she learn best? What schedule works for you? Once you have those things figured out, the rest will be easier. Welcome to the Homeschool Spot, Faith. We're glad to have you.
Hello and welcome! I am Patty and have been homeschooling my daughter Emma for four years now. You will do great!!! You are already seeking advise and that is a great thing. Glad to have you with us! Patty
Faith, this is my first forum, and though our graduation year is in sight, it has still been a worthwhile and wonderful site for me--too addicting, in fact! As far as mothers not doing well, just remember that you're the one who taught your daughter the challenges of table manners, talking, and who Jesus is. Can reading, math, and science be more challenging? And if they are, can a stranger who has 10-20 other students competing for her time and energy do any better than you? Like the others have said, you'll do great!
Faith, welcome to hs spot its a wonderful spot to come too. Just relax and do whats best for you and your dd. Remember no one is perfect there is only one perfect person and that is God. Your dd will love it as much as you done, once you get those feet wet. It does get easier and you do relax with time. Just get a glass of tea sit down look over the material say a prayer and it will all work out. Don't think you have to stick to lesson plan, don't get me wrong they are nice to have but once in awhile you have to break them and do other things. Welcome aboard Faith and jump in.
Ladies, Thank you so much for a wonderful and warm welcome but also for the support and positive encouragement on my abilities.
