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I want to make sure I’m being clear- I am no way complaining about teachers, parents who don’t homeschool etc. My ENTIRE point is that what this is creating is a false narrative about what homeschooling actually is. Experienced homeschoolers already know we are fighting an uphill battle when it comes to to the societal perception about HS. The idea that “crisis schooling” is a parallel to HS is not only a disservice to Homeschool family- but also to teachers who are busting tail to make their lesson plans virtual and help their students, but also to parents who are thrust into working full time and trying to help their kids with school too. It’s a no-win for all involved. We need to see this time for what it is. Unprecedented and unique... nuanced and challenging in many different ways. Not to put too fine a point on it 😉
Angela Braniff In regards to what you were saying about mothers’ judging each other about potting training etc. I wonder if it has to do with the pressures and negative stigma society puts on mothers (not educated, only good for kids, cleaning, cooking, etc). Maybe mothers are deflecting these stigmas onto other mothers almost to say “It’s not me. I’m not part of the motherhood stereotypes. I know what I’m doing.” It’s sad that mothers live in this fear and judgement from society or other mothers. I hope mothers can stick together and instead of pointing fingers at one another, we can unite and grow stronger together. There’s so much we can learn from each other - in a loving way.
Angela totally agree, you do great job, bless you, my sister so stressed at mo, with correcting work and then going into work... Brother in law sharing hours not sleeping etc older kiddos work, 2nd third class, myself and husband doing our best the link knan academy 👌here in Ireland have put up learning at home from Monday on channel and its really good subject each day, the thing really peeved off about is that children in crèche... Parents still have to play fees, thank god my Ro in preschool as free for two years here scheme you see, its only three hours but Hay, boys love being at home together getting on great... Early summer holidays, but we will do our best good on you Angela getting the situation out there, alot of people putting pics up instagram etc thinking they are teachers clearly not... Tables set up all that jazz, probably lasted five mins then kiddos back on their iPads... Again very false, well tomorrow going to write upper, lower font letters and spellings😉
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One of my friends made a great comment. She said she was not homeschooling her kid. That saying that she was, when his teachers were creating lessons online for and trying their best to teach them through virtual learning, was a huge disservice to the teachers who are doing everything that they can to keep kids on track during this challenging time.
Angela Braniff AMEN!!! Preach!!!
I went to college when I was 54 and my last child left for college. I graduated at 60! Art Degree. It was amazing!
I’m a teacher and I think parents are giving themselves a false sense of “homeschooling”. My good friend homeschools and there is a LOT that goes into it!! There is also a LOT that goes into being a teacher and schooling there. This is NOT home schooling and what is being passed out is NOT what we do in school. Rant over.
Yes yes yes 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻
Hi Momwithaparklyheels! I miss your videos. Hope all is well with you.
Very true! I think before covid 19 homeschoolers are offended just as school educators are offended. The US is the only country that does not hold teachers to be at the same level as doctors and lawyers etc. I don’t change a lightbulb and think yep I’m an electrician or put a bandaid in my kid and think I could be or am a doctor. There is a lot more to Iran’s requires a college degree as well as further education to fully understand the brain, how kids learn, best techniques, engagement, cooperative learning that getting a state curriculum and some workbooks and having kids answer some questions is not what learning is like in the classroom.
I don't know what I'd do without my teacher friends because the schools in PA weren't ready for this! They have yet to give us any idea of what the agenda is, a website, or ANYTHING!
I agree, momwithsparklyheels my Mom homeschooled all 7 of us and she worked hard planning every year what was going to happen and what stuff worked for each child. And teachers work just as hard planning the school year. This was all thrown together none of it was planned or thought out and we all have to be home. We can't take our kids anywhere to see or learn things.
I’ll never get the mom shaming. Also, I’ve had enough kids to KNOW I do not have the answers. The minute I have something figured out, I have a child come along that proves me wrong. Keeps one humble! 🤣 And if all our families looked the same, things would be so boring!!! Loved all your answers to all the things.
Our Tribe of Many ❤️
Our Tribe of Many a friend of mine once said the most judgemental are those with one child. Once you have more it’s easier to see more range. 😅 I have three now and certainly get less judgemental with every child.
Our Tribe of Many I just found this mom because it popped up after I watched yours. Yours has been a fave for a long time! I like Angela’s too! I’ve subscribed. :) I homeschool too so I see why people got upset but at the same time, you can totally understand what she’s trying to say if you listen!
Liz (Vero Beach, Fl)
We adopted our son from foster care when he was 4 years old, we do receive a small check monthly (not enough to cover the expense of a child) and he gets free healthcare, (which is nice); however, every child that has been in foster care has special needs (some more than others), but they lost their biological parents at the least and extreme abuse at the worse. No one is adopting from foster care for the money, it done from love and a desire to be their parent.
This is crisis schooling. I was homeschooled and support home school. I am an educator who is now working from home supporting a team of teachers providing elearning. Kids who are suddenly taken out of their daily routine and familiar learning environment. Many middle and high school kids who are sitting home alone because their parents are working essential jobs. This is CRISIS SCHOOLING not homeschooling. Not only can it do homeschool a disservice, all these parents who are so overwhelmed should take a breath. True homeschool parents choose the curriculum and routine and normally have at least one parent who is dedicated to schooling as at least part of their “job”. My husband and I are both working from home with three kids five and under while attempting to facilitate kindergarten and preschool. Grace upon grace upon grace is needed. I wouldn’t even pretend to call what we are doing homeschool. But all these homeschool people who are posting their “tips” on social media should not compare what we are doing to what they are doing either!
Love you Angela....always love your rants 🥰
Yes yes yes!!!! As a HS mom- we want to help if we can, but I think there are many facets of this. SAHM who are now doing school, but there are many folks who are still working full time and trying to help their kids with school. It’s an arduous task. I’m fortunate- while I do work full time in addition to HSing, I have flexible work hours somewhat and a spouse to help. Most don’t have that. 😕
35:44 - My Mimi took me clothes shopping one time probably when I was 2-3 years old. I was sucking on my pacifier, and the lady next to her in line asked, “isn’t she too old to be using a pacifier?” And my Mimi responded, “well, she’s too young to smoke.” 😂 So quick witted...
That made me CRACK-UP☺😁🤣~
Thanks for the great laugh:)
Your Mimi is awesome! 😂😂😂 I'll have to remember that for when I have kids! 😂😂😂
Oh my goodness, I just wanted to hug you when you were talking about moms being allowed to have interests and hobbies and personal growth. I definitely feel like this is way too many peoples' views of momming. And while I love being a work from home stay at home mom, I would never want my daughters to be moms if that's what it meant! We are people too, and I wish I would have realized that about my own mother when I was a kid! P.S. LOVE your long winded q and a's. Can't wait to check out your podcast!🧡
Megan Fox Unlocked I love that you follow Angela! My two favorite youtubers!
@@carlyelise that's what I say
As a previously homeschooled person and a mom that doesn't want to limit Gods blessings, I find your take on homeschooling and not saying your done having kids definitively soooooo refreshing!
My children are adopted in NC and they do not get college assistance. Their expenses far outweigh any stipend we might have received. No foster/adoptive parent does it for the money. Thank you for being an advocate for adoption and showing a real life view of multi-racial families.💙
You need a converted CHURCH! We live in a converted church ⛪️. The sanctuary is a huge open space of living dining and kitchen. And off the kitchen is the old ministers office which I use for a huge pantry. There are old offices and a fellowship hall on the side for bedrooms and kids space!! It’s the best!
There are very few people I would watch a q&a this long from. Both homeschool rants today were a 10/10. I adore you.
I love what you said about wanting your girls to know that if they choose to be stay-at-home moms, it doesn't mean they have to give up what inspires them and makes them grow and helps them feel whole. This is something I really struggled with myself when I decided to stay home with my girls. Been watching you for a while now and love your beautiful family ❤️
Just like how people who lived during the depression never threw anything out, I think our generation will always have a 1 month supply of food. Our grandkids will make fun of us because it will seem so strange to them. Hopefully they'll never have to be traumatized by an experience like this!
Yes- up until now I think many people felt a sense of invisibility. This will change many things moving forward I think.
@@angela.braniff I totally agree! Life will definitely look different after all this. Anyway, greetings from France! Stay healthy!
@@angela.braniff I just commented telling you all the reasons not to feel invisible. 😂 on reflection, did you mean invincible? Either way, thank you for the regular uploads. It has helped living alone during quarantine so much easier to bear.
My grandmother was a teenager during WW2 and had a thing with butter and basic dairy products like curd. She would not throw it away even if clearly gone bad (not talking best due dates but smell here). But then, travelling to Tirol (about 600km) by foot during the war and - as a young girl being very lucky to get little jobs like washing pigs and doing very basic work a farm here and there for getting some butter to eat explains it pretty well. She became a medical doctor and died at the age of 94 in the beginning of last winter, and i am really glad she did before this worldwide fear porn thing started, especially with her background. Reevaluating what every one of us thinks is "traumatizing" should be one of the TRUE curriculums for EVERYONE during this mandatory global "time-out".
I understand my grandparents and parents much more now than I use to.
3 of my little siblings are adopted from foster care. Yes, the adoption is free. Yes, if they have severe medical issues, they get medicaid from the state. Yes, you get "reimbursed" for SOME of their needs. Somehow there will always be people who seem to feel that this makes it an "illegitimate" adoption or that they did it for the money. No. Just no. Fostering is HARD. Fostering is EXPENSIVE. Fostering takes ALL of you. It is NOT cheap OR free. Never. Interestingly, I've noticed that the people who make these snarky comments are the ones who never invest themselves in anyone except themselves. It's just something they like to use to justify their own unwillingness to get down and get dirty and help anyone else. That's fine because they're also not the ones who reap all the love and the fulfillment of living for someone and something beyond yourself. 😉 It's ABSOLUTELY worth it but because of much better benefits than money!- never because of the money you "make". Haha. There's no money "making" involved!
Mary Graber thank you for saying this, the people who don’t know what they are saying are ignorant on the subject.
I wish it was more like homeschooling. We are just finishing 3 weeks of self isolating up in Canada and during this time our teachers were simply sending us a guideline with some sites to parouse, and some resources. So with my planner mommy abilities I took some things here, there, purchased my own materials and set up a beautiful schooling schedule. It was great. I got to adapt to my kiddo. I learnt he was a more hands on learner. He loves projects and science. He's a huge crafter and loves to bake and cook. So I taught chemistry and math through the stuff he loves. He was telling me how much fun this was and that he felt that everything was making more sense. Just today since they've extended school closures until may 6th that now we will have manditory assignments due. Timelines and imposing these inconceivable tasks and responsibilities while both of us are working from home 7 to 9 hours a day. Not to mention we have a 20 month old. Home at school honestly sucks. Homeschooling the way you described, seems better. Not because it's easier but it takes you and you kids needs into account. Regular school I feel doesn't deal with this very well. I'm strongly considering moving to homeschooling full time. Oh my hubby and I are slowly building us a emergency pantry now too. I hear you. You're not crazy. This situation has opened my eyes a little more.
My husband was in foster care in his later teen years and yeah he had state insurance and was given a free ride to college. But that free ride to college is kinda hard to use when you have to start supporting yourself with no help.
Our school district is calling quarantine school “distance learning” and I actually really like that. The teachers are still doing all the work to get a curriculum across!
Second, YES to what you said about the scumbag guy on tiger king! (I think his name is Jeff?) I have been bringing up that scene every time I talk about the show!
Right! And the girlfriends face when he spoke about the nanny 💔
Preach Angie! That "rant" was was exactly what I have been feeling too. It really was more of a PSA really. I feel this situation is going to negatively impact our homeschooling freedom because of the difficulties of forced quarantine schooling.
I've homeschooled my boys for 10 years now and you handled this well. You are telling truth
As a veteran teacher (17 years) who now homeschools her children (who came from traditional school....my oldest two attended private school through 6th grade), I just want to remind everybody that in times of difficulty it is common for people to use humor and sarcasm to cope. I know it can be extra frustrating because homeschooling often already gets a bad rap....but I think most (not all, of course....there are those 🤐) people know that schooling at home during quarantine is definitely not the same as homeschooling. I think we need to remember that this is difficult, uncharted territory for ALL of us! And no matter which schooling method category we fell into before this mess, I think we ALLLLLLL fall into the "this is really hard" category now. I'm praying that this will help us learn to work together no matter our differences in schooling choices. ❤
The Little Ford That Could agree. Our neighbors who are very good friends homeschool their 5, and we talk throughout the week and even she keeps saying how hard this has been for them.
I am from Ireland and adore watching you and your family! Your lifestyle and ethics and the way in which you are raising your beautiful family is inspiring. Through this difficult time you are an oasis to escape too as we live very different lives on a daily you’ve almost been like a reality tv show for me I’m always excited to see what is next on your journey I’ve been watching you for years now and seeing your family grow has been amazing! Stay safe, you are doing an amazing job!
I wish you were a friend I could hang out with!! The “this is homeschooling” pushes my buttons too!! I was homeschooled and this is the farthest thing from it! I am an adoptive mom to 2 amazing boys that are now 13 and 16 and a foster mom to 4 other teen boys! Comments that other moms make can really hurt because they are not aware that we all have different situations and we should support each other rather than tear each other down❤️❤️. I’ve also fostered babies and we always were told that we were not doing it right because I had never my own baby, so yes people especially other moms can be cruel. LOVE AND UNDERSTANDING is what each of us needs! I really enjoyed this video! THANK YOU 🙏🏻
Thank you so much for posting this!!!!! I shared this on my Facebook and instagram. As a homeschool mom I’ve been feeling the same way! Thank you for putting into words how I’ve been feeling. 😊
It's so lovely to see everyone adoring you the way I do too. Thank you for sharing, Angie. So much love to you and your family❤️❤️
Just found you today and I just LOVE this video! Thank you for explaining the difference between homeschooling and educating your kids at home during a pandemic❤️ Looking forward to catching up on your previous videos! God bless!
When you said that you "dont want to be caught with you pants down" ... I thought of the builder that literally caught you with your pants down 🤣🤣🙈🙈
I missed that story! 😂😂😂😂
As a homeshooling momma who was also homeschooled myself i LOVED your rant! I appreciate the kind way you expressed the frustration!
Angela I adore your channel. My children are all grown and for you to share yours with me is a true joy for me. Thank you for this journey with you and yours ❤️
Oh, Angie! You’re speaking to my heart today. Virtual high five! 👋 Homeschool rant! Potty training! All the things! Thank you for this video. 🤗
Omg thank you for clarifying your points again about “crisis schooling” in your updated video! Honestly I 100% agree with all your points about how what’s going on now with school kids being home is not homeschooling. I love how you said as parents we decide what’s best for our kids. Healthy and happy educating our kiddos 💛✨🙏
I love everything you said about homeschooling! My husband was homeschooled and he is much more comfortable in social settings than I am (public schooled). To each his own, I say. Love the video. Thanks!
I love ranting Angela 😆👏🏼Great topics! Please do more of these. I always find your POV to be so open yet decisive.
When I was raising my kids and I go back a long way. My middle child loved his bottle. And I was in no hurry to take it . I figured he'll give it up in his own time. Same potty training . My grandmother was having a cow over the fact that he was 2 and still had a bottle and that I was not trying to potty train him. I finally said when he goes to kindergarten he can go with his bottle under his arm and a pamper under the other . If his teacher was bothered by it she was more than welcome to take care of it herself. But he was three gave up the bottle all by himself and potty trained . He let me know and I took his word for it. Mind you he is now a grand dad himself. LOL
I so agree! My hubby is a public school teacher and I’ve homeschooled our kids for 6 years. It is crisis schooling for all of us... nothing looks the same for any of us.
I love your homeschool rant!!! Sooo so true! I keep saying the same thing!!! As a homeschool mom I chose this I wasn’t forced into it. It’s 100% different!!! Thank you!!!
Homeschooled my whole life and went on to go through a very rigorous nursing program and have been working on a cardiac care unit since 🙌
I swear you are my spirt creature! Especially with wanting 6 different degrees! I so wish you were my neighbor!
My mom went back to school for her masters in her late 40's and is now working on her doctorate! Kickass women like you both can do it no problem!
My kids are still babies but so nice to hear your facts and opinions be it about homeschool or dream homes. Thank you, these videos are nice to watch in the midst of the cleaning, decluttering, meal plan and routine videos.
Thank you, Angela for this!. I love your insight on the birds and the bees. I have been wondering how to talk to my children about this topic. It has been helpful.
Your so inspiring !! I’m a mom at 29 of one 3 year old and I struggle to work and be a mom. your just so inspiring! You make being a mom and being organized look so easy! Your so smart and funny and strong! Idk where I’m going with this comment but your very inspirational and I admire you
Your answer to paci’s and potty training was very freeing for this mama! Thank you for that ❤️
I'm so glad you clarified about the "home schooling" vs "quarantine schooling". There's soooo much more to home schooling. You keep rockin' girl! You're doing great!!!
Just watched your current video where you explained the whole homeschool thing. Your example was spot on!! Great job. I to am getting so many messages from friends and family saying they dont know how I homeschool and everything else you have said it's been said to me.. I have been telling them they aren't homeschooling they are public schooling at home there is a difference. 10 years of homeschooling this lock down has changed everything for us and not for the better
I love how honest you are. Totally agree with your thoughts on what people consider homeschooling right now.
Quarantine; a mood: having a cup of coffee to sip from with a Starbucks drink off to the side in the same video.
:D I love your channel and I absolutely agree with your stances on homeschooling! I'd also love to see all the videos you talked about filming (72 hour backpack, etc.)
You are so true about homeschool and school at home. I have friend that homeschool one of her kids and now school at home with other kid. She hates school at home.
I agree. Having done both I would choose to homeschool over what we are doing now in a heartbeat.
About college degrees... My sisters and I talk about this. We all have multiple college degrees, and none of us wants to go back to college in the traditional sense. When you say you would like 6 different degrees, that fits with our conversations. We’ ve all said that we would just like to take the classes we found interesting or sit in on amazing lectures by great professors. None of us wants to jump through hoops again, nor do we want to be that broke again. But, sampling anything that we want with no worry about finances or time... that we’d do.
Edie Thiel college a la carte style. 👍🏻
As a homeschooling mom....I appreciate your "rant"! Thank you!!!!
I love watching these videos! I swear we could be besties IRL if we lived closer 😊. I agree with everything you say and I appreciate that you inspire me to make better choices for my family and the world around us! I absolutely cannot wait to read(and listen to!) your book 😍
Love the idea of seeing you guys go through the process of preparing 72 hour packs and food storage......
I have always loved you!! Thank you for taking the words out of My mouth for homeschooling! Love your podcast! You’re so good with your words!
I love how you talk about timetables . It is so harsh to judge someone who’s having a hard time potty training . I love your content
Thank you for talking about potty training the way you said it is exactly how I feel! My mom gave me so much grief that my son didn’t walk until he was 17 months old and he isn’t potty trained at 3! She is so hung up on it that it makes me not want to tell her things.. So thank you for saying that!! ❤️💕💜
Homeschooling, virtual learning, learning from an online technology are all in my opinion completely different kinds of schooling. I am so happy I found your channel! I'm carrying my first child and my husband and I have agreed to homeschooling since before we got pregnant. I like to be prepared and do research (even years in advance!) And appreciate what your providing on you're channel ❤❤❤❤
You are speaking to my soul! Yes, homeschooling is not quarantine schooling, very well said. Love this Q&A. My husband and I are currently in the process of getting licensed for foster care. It may take longer now given the current situation of the world, but it will happen when it’s meant to.❤️
Hi Angela hope you and your beautiful family are doing good, I’m currently doing 3 diploma in autism ,criminology ,forensic science and profiling and also helping my 13yr old daughter phoebe do her school work which can be difficult but hey we are all in this together .
I went to the supermarket this morning and here in England they are only allowing so many people in at one time so you have to cue in the car park lol but it’s all good to keep each other safe .
Stay safe guys and so much enjoyment from your vlogs xxx🌸🌸🌸🌸🌸🌸🌸🌸🌸🌸🌸
I completely understood exactly what and where you were coming from and going with the homeschooling topic. I'm sorry it got misunderstood by so many! I couldn't said it better myself! Those of us who've been watch since the beginning and are homeschooling previous to the world's current dilemma know you enough to understand where your heart was in the matter! I think your great and glad you opened up about it on this platform, people like me only have the comments section and sometimes they're turned off
:( love and hugs and God bless!
Ps I agree with you on "the talk" exactly the way we handle it and the whole potty training and pacifier!!
Love how you defended homeschoolers!! I raised both my kids in a homeschool program and I wouldn’t change it for the world!! My daughter already graduated 2 years ago from high school with high honors and with college ready classes! And she is a spiritual, loving and social human being! And my 11 year old is following the same steps! And making the decision to stay home and see them grow to be these amazing people are priceless!! 💓Thanks again for defending us homeschooled families! You did amazing!! 👍🏽
I love how long this video is! Definitely didn’t feel like 40minutes went by, drank my coffee, started the dishwasher and laundry and cleaned the kitchen! Thank you for the help 🤣
I am a homeschooling mom of 3....your RANT is spot on!!! Thank you...I'm not that verbal to others....so THANK YOU for getting it out there!!!! It hurts my heart to hear what others are saying! I am so Thankful everyday to be able to stay home with my boys!!!! They are Awesome and I wouldn't wish it any other way!!!!❤️❤️
Even when you are being serious (and I'm with you on the homeschool rant), you make me smile. I love your spirit!
My mom went to med school at 42, she was a single mom and I was her youngest of two kids (12 at the time). It had always been her dream and now 13 years later she is so good at her job and I am so proud of her, she showed us that we can do anything we put our mind to no matter the circumstances! :)
I see your point about homeschooling totally. Never thought about it that way 😃
I loved ur homeschool rant. I am schooling at home, however from watching ur homeschool videos in the past i was not thrilled with what little our school is requiring so i am supplementing! We downloaded bold and beautiful handwriting and over the weekend will be buying downloads of more. And my daughter is loving it! But then I "semi" homeschool my kids over the summer when they are not in public school.
This was so enjoyable to listen to. I am pregnant w my first child and totally connect w your mindset on so many things.
I just want to give you a big ole hug after your speech about pacifiers and potty training! I have two yr old twins too (also embryo adoptions) and I feel pressure to potty train during this quarantine just because other people are doing it but I know we aren’t quite ready yet. Somehow I feel like this window of opportunity will close and I am setting myself up for an uphill battle, but I really appreciate what you said. I’ll do it when they are ready! And , my boys still have their pacifiers too...sorry not sorry ☺️
Thanks for speaking up for the full time hs community. 💛 Two totally different things for sure.
Same, I feel so much more productive when I get ready every day!
As a public school teacher who grew up being homeschooled, you're absolutely right that quarantine schooling is not an accurate representation of homeschooling at all. There are so many preconceived notions about homeschoolers. I can't tell you how many times I told someone I was homeschooled and they responded with, "You're homeschooled? I never would've known!" Even now there is a large group of people who seem to think homeschoolers are simply socially awkward children who are obsessed with "Little House on the Prairie". I can tell you right now that if this quarantine had happened when I was a kid, I would be just as frustrated as my peers who went to public school. Most homeschoolers still see their friends every day, go on field trips, go to group classes with other homeschoolers, etc.
Homeschooling definitely isn't for everyone. It has its pros and cons just like private and public schools do. That being said, I speak from experience when I say that homeschooling is so much more than the remote learning that is currently taking place. If homeschooling was remotely close to the quarantine schooling that is going on, you better believe that I would not be defending it right now.
i love how honest you are about homeschooling !!! Love your videos.
Love your blouse!! It always makes my day to wake up to a new video from you!
I loved everything you talked about. It was all very informative and very inspiring to me as a new mom and as someone who is wanting to home school my children. I loved how you talked about constantly being able to learn and to get your kids involved in what I like. I never saw myself wanting kids or home schooling them for that matter. But I'm so blessed to be where God has put me. Seriously though can we be best friends? I feel like we are so like minded lol. You truly are amazing. I have really enjoyed your channel and Instagram accounts and I look forward to getting your book and listening to yours and CR's podcast!
I’d love to see a video on you prepping a “Go binder” for your family.
Amen preach it on the homeschool rant!!!! Love your channels!! God Bless you and your family and praying for you all to stay well!!
I don’t recall making a decision to potty train 🤷🏼♀️. Just moved along with the growth of my daughter. Followed her lead- then encouraged her. Still by age 2.5, but pretty sure we never had any stress about it. You give such great answers
So many things I was yelling "yes!" and "preach!" to by myself when I was watching this video! Haha! I loved what you said about so many things and really, the heart behind it. I have four littles and have learned over time that what you say is true (potty training, mom guilt, etc). Most of the time when I find myself being harder on others, it's because I'm feeling insecure myself not necessarily that what others are doing is wrong. God has been gracious to me, therefore I can show grace to others (and myself).
Yes I hear ya. I never thought anything like this would happen. It mind blowing to me.
I love you and your videos so much!!! Your open viewpoints and strong stance on your beliefs give me the courage to do the same. I agree with you on so many of these topics!
This video has made me love you even more! Thank you for being so real!
We have also changed our minds on food storage!!! This has been eye opening!!!
Yes yes yes!! I've been telling many family members and friends that what I am doing with my boys is NOT homeschooling. This is nowhere close to what homeschooling is or supposed to be. I can go on and on about my rant, but you said it the best! 👏🏻 we chose public school for our boys because it was the best choice for us right now, but we greatly respect all of our friends who homeschool. ❤ I feel right now a ton of us who have been thrust into this "school at home" scenario are in survival mode and trying to support our kids the best we can.
I too am the same, Im from the UK have 7 children and never stock piled I have stuff in the cupboards and freezer, but looking to the future when this has passed I will never be in the position again where I don’t have enough in the cupboards for at least 2 weeks the feeling of not being able to buy/provide food for my children has scared the c**p out of me and my anxiety is in overdrive 😟
You make me giggle!! This channel is just the tonic whilst I’m stuck in lockdown (Cambridge, uk) and I’m going a little loopy!! 😂 keep doing what you are doing ❤️
Love how you put yourself together. The blouse is pretty.
Completely agree with you about your philosophy on stay at home Mums, I have been one for 28 years and still enjoy it.🐨
Loved what you had to say about homeschooling! There is a new line of products available at Target called Up North Naturals. It’s a Canadian based company and the founder/owner is the adoptive mama of one of the babies my parents fostered. It is wonderful stuff, the hair milk is used by everyone in our family- it’s amazing for curls of any colour, and the best detangler. Plus it’s an adoptive mama, not a huge corporation and it’s natural ingredients. Jordan Page has great videos about 72 hour kits for her 8 kids and other emergency prep! Finding that balance between having ‘enough’ to be wise but not ‘more than enough’ is a balance.
My son is 4, pre-Corona he was in a private PreK. During that time we have always supplemented with "afterschooling". My son's school did not send home work, but I already had pieces of curriculum here. Now I've ordered him a full curriculum, so it's cohesive. My point is, I wish this moment in time would be used as a time to encourage homeschooling. Videos similar to yours are the reason I bought a full curriculum. I wish I could homeschool my child full time. I am honestly enjoying this time, but I have friends who are having difficulty working the school provided lessons out with their children. So in essence, those parents are researching, prepping, and learning with their children. I love your videos. I appreciate your angle on quarantine school, those parents just want to feel like they belong somewhere.
you guys should do a question and answer with your oldest two.
My boyfriend really has a love & curiosity for history. His onebrother is a retired history teacher.
I think this is an excellent Q&A. You are spot on with so many answers.
Love that Myka recommended your channel.
Hey!!! My hair is the same dishwater brown & I hated it. Been blonde for over 50 yrs....I'm 72 now & I'll never see my gray.
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You are so right about the homeschool stuff! And Yes do the 72 hour kits!
Very well said about the difference between homeschooling and doing schoolwork at home.
I agree with you. That is something force for parents to do. I couldn’t imagine to have to do it. I know that not my strength. God bless people who can home schooling.
between the This Gathered Nest video, this video and your first podcast episode (fantastic job btw CR has such an amazing talking voice he should do the talking for your next e book) I have no clue which was my favourite to watch!
Yes! I LOVE when I hear people that are educated in real world events and not just the narrative we are fed every day.
I love the things you said about how stay at home moms still have interests and their own life apart from caring for the house and kids. Thats one major struggle of mine lately. I feel stuck in the hamster wheel and am losing myself. I have a 16 month old son and baby number 2 is due next month. Now add the isolation and anxiety of covid and here i am, doing nothing but caring for the house and my son for weeks. Even though my husband takes a LOT of the burden off of me and we share all the chores, i am just exhausted all the time and even when my son is in bed i dont have energy to do something for myself. I try to convince myself that its the pregnancy and things will get back to normal once our baby girl is born but i kinda doubt that adding a newborn will make anything easier..
Amen Angie!! Quarantine schooling is NOT homeschooling. You said exactly what I've been thinking this whole time. Everyone has been telling me "you're already used to this, so it should be easy for you.". NO! I'm having a hard time too because we don't just sit at home all day everyday when we do homeschool. There are so many resources I can't utilize now like I used to either. Thank you for putting it out there into the public!
I love that analogy for regrets. Beautiful.
Love your q&a S please do it! Love how it’s really long👍🏼Stay safe💞
I highly respect homeschool moms! I couldn’t do it! And I know a handful of homeschool kiddos who are way more outgoing or social than my public school kiddos! Keep rocking it momma! Media just like to pry on someone else.