On The Marc Homeschooling

Looking for advice on choosing homeschool material? Feeling overwhelmed by all the options? When you first start homeschooling, or transition into the high school phase of homeschooling your child, it can be very overwhelming to choose material. Whose opinions do you listen to on what to choose? And how do you know you’re choosing something that will work?

If you have these questions on your mind, keep listening and hit the Follow button!

As a mother, you wear so many hats every day, and I take my hat off to you for what it takes to do it! I know it isn’t easy. 

If you’re wondering when you’re supposed to just be the mom and when you’re the Teacher, keep listening, as I have a very simple answer to this issue for you! And no, it doesn't require you to do more or be more than you already are. You're doing better than you think as it is! Take courage!

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Socialisation is a big concern for parents who are new to homeschooling. If you're worried about it, it means you care and that's a good thing.

But let's clear up some misconceptions on what socialisation actually is and is not, and put your mind at ease.

Listen as Marc Ries, MD of Love2Learn curriculum and homeschooling veteran shares some important perspectives and practical points on this topic.

Marc Ries, MD of Love2Learn and veteran homeschooling parent discusses the crucial need for unity between homeschooling parents and how that impacts on communication. There is a ripple effect on everyone in the home if there is disagreement, particularly when you're having a bad homeschooling day (and we all have those)!

Check out this episode for some quick tips on getting on the same page as a couple - the parent who is doing most of the homeschooling work needs to have some support from the partner. For support, there must be at least some shared understanding of the why, how, when, what, and where of your homeschool routine.

Marc Ries, MD of Love2Learn curriculum and veteran homeschooling parent of two daughters, discusses the hot topic of WHO ultimately makes the decision to start homeschooling - the parent or the child?

If you're wondering where the boundaries are between your child's wishes and your role as a parent, you'll find this message helpful, practical, and to the point. Sometimes, all you need is a little input from someone who has gone ahead of you to feel reassured about the decisions you're making.