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How I Manage Home Ed With Chronic Pain and Mental Health
How I Manage Home Ed With Chronic Pain and Mental Health
Home educating while managing chronic pain, BPD, PTSD and agoraphobia is not easy. But it is possible. This is my honest story and how I keep going on the hardest... Read more...
My Top Home Ed Essentials
My Top Home Ed Essentials
From report folders and Orchard Toys to science subscription boxes and the Doodle app bundle — here are my honest home ed essentials that have made a real difference to... Read more...
Why I Created a Christmas Planner, And Why It's Only £2.99
Why I Created a Christmas Planner, And Why It's Only £2.99
I created a 35 page printable Christmas planner for £2.99 because most planners are overpriced, full of useless pages and don't have nearly enough gift list pages for big families.... Read more...
Why I Chose to Home Educate My Children
Why I Chose to Home Educate My Children
In 2022 I made the decision that would change all of our lives. This is the honest story of why I chose to home educate my children — the bullying,... Read more...
No Village. No Problem. (Well, Kind Of.)
No Village. No Problem. (Well, Kind Of.)
For the home ed parents with no village — no family support, no local friends, no safety net. Just them, their children, and the quiet strength it takes to keep... Read more...
How to Deregister Your Child From School, What You Need to Know
How to Deregister Your Child From School, What You Need to Know
Thinking about deregistering your child from school? Here's exactly what to do, step by step, including our own LA home visit experience and why I'm so glad I stood my... Read more...
To the Parent Thinking About Home Educating, A Letter From Me
To the Parent Thinking About Home Educating, A Letter From Me
A heartfelt letter to any parent sitting up late wondering if they can really do this home education thing. From one home ed mum to another — you can. And... Read more...
Why We Take School Holiday Breaks in Our Home Ed
Why We Take School Holiday Breaks in Our Home Ed
We take full breaks during school holidays and I wouldn't have it any other way. Here's why rest is just as important as learning in our home ed journey. Read more...
You Don't Need a Playroom to Home Educate, And That's OK
You Don't Need a Playroom to Home Educate, And That's OK
You don't need a playroom or a spare room to home educate. Our living room is our classroom and it works brilliantly. Don't let the size of your home stop... Read more...
What I've Learned About Myself Since Home Educating
What I've Learned About Myself Since Home Educating
Home educating my children has taught me more about myself than I ever expected. From losing friends to finding my morning quiet time, from Freida McFadden to Roblox maths —... Read more...
How We Do Home Ed on a Tight Budget
How We Do Home Ed on a Tight Budget
Home education doesn't have to cost a fortune. From charity shops and boot sales to baking bread and gaming, here's how we do home ed on a tight budget. Read more...
To the Parent Who Thinks They're Failing at Home Ed, You're Not
To the Parent Who Thinks They're Failing at Home Ed, You're Not
Feeling like you're failing at home ed? You're not. A heartfelt reminder from one home ed mum to another look at how far your child has come. You are preparing... Read more...
Why I Choose LA Home Visits (And Why That's Okay)
Why I Choose LA Home Visits (And Why That's Okay)
Choosing to have LA home visits doesn't make you any less of a home educator. Here's why I opted in and why the judgement from within the home ed community... Read more...
How We Create Our Home Education Report Folders. A Year of Learning, Memories & Keepsakes
How We Create Our Home Education Report Folders. A Year of Learning, Memories & Keepsakes
Discover how we turn a simple ring binder into a beautiful year-long home education report folder  and ultimately a treasured keepsake book for our children to keep forever. Read more...