Homeschooling During a Pandemic -Perspectives of a Homeschool Mom
Homeschooling During a Pandemic -Perspectives of a Homeschool Mom
This excerpt is from my recent article in NiagaraFamiies.com. Read the full article here.
If you find yourself struggling with suddenly “homeschooling”, please know there is a reason. And know that even homeschool families are struggling right now. What you are being asked to consider is not actually homeschooling. It is educating and parenting during social and physical isolation. And it’s hard.
We’re a hybrid homeschool family of five. We have been sending our youngest two boys to public school for six months, and have continued to homeschool our 10 year old at home. Having two in school has freed me up to work on my private practice: one 10 year old is a totally different ball-game during conference calls than three boys telling poop jokes while somehow simultaneously asking me for the 50th time, “what can we eat?”).
With the school closures announced before March break I admit to initially being super excited to know they’d all be home with me for three weeks. The thought crossed my mind that if homeschooling went well we might continue on……Read more…
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My focus is on supporting families through the challenges of the early years of parenting. For those navigating baby sleep or parenting hurdles, including the added challenges posed by COVID-19, please reach out.
You can do that in three ways:
Register for one of my free weekly chats through Life With a Baby. See www.heatherboyd.ca/new-events for upcoming online meetups.
Get on the list for my spring Infant Development Circle, a five week online series for connecting parents and learning about/supporting each other around infant development, infant sleep, feeding, and play. Express your interest in being on the sign up list by contacting me.
Book a free discovery call to explore whether one on one support is right for you.