As many of you know, I have a 14 year old son. I’ve spoke many times about the struggles that we’ve faced with his education in which resulted in our decision to homeschool. The conversations about college have been off and on. In our family, the younger generation…
This week, my son and I were faced with midterms. His first as a high school freshman. And boy was I nervous. Nervous because I knew this was going to be hard work. I knew that this would kind of confirm or invalidate my personal decision about placing him in…
We are at the doorsteps of college and all I can think about right now is how I felt, holding my baby boy for the very first time many years ago and now it’s time to think about college apps, careers and life goals. I want to be ready…
A, C, B+ and a D+.These are my son’s current grades. This is a massive improvement. I know we aren’t even a month into the school year, but I have to tell you that he has greatly improved in his studies. The one subject he’s working…
When I found out I was pregnant with my fist child I was determined for him or her to be bilingual. One thing I always did was sit in font of the TV and listen to the news in tagalog. Yes, on the Filipino channel. I, of course, couldn’t…
There are some kids that need an extra push to finish or even try to eat a salad. I have a rare gem in my home. My kids like to eat salads. Even though the salad is just plain lettuce and dressing, they gobble the whole thing down. I just…
Backpacks? Check! Pencils? Check! Binders? Check! It’s the eve of back to school 2012 here in my home. The kids are asleep and I am anxiously awaiting the morning. I have a feeling that the hustle and bustle of the morning is about to hit us like a brick…
My teen started high school today. I am truly happy for him. He is attending a non-traditional high school that will require him to attend class at a school site once a week and the rest is online. The classes seem promising and I see a little excitement in…
