Comments on: 5 things I needed to hear as a new homeschooling mom https://simplehomeschool.net/new-homeschooling-mom/ Never let your schooling interrupt your education. Wed, 18 Feb 2026 15:05:04 +0000 hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=7.0 By: Jamie C. Martin https://simplehomeschool.net/new-homeschooling-mom/#comment-809198 https://simplehomeschool.net/?p=62629#comment-809198 In reply to Terry Yaceykoi.

Sure, Terry, that would be fine. I’d love for you to share!

]]> By: Terry Yaceykoi https://simplehomeschool.net/new-homeschooling-mom/#comment-809114 https://simplehomeschool.net/?p=62629#comment-809114 Hi there,

I’m a veteran homeschool mom (have followed your blog for years!) and work for a non profit Home School Administration in Alberta, Canada.

I came across your article here:
https://simplehomeschool.net/new-homeschooling-mom/
…and I would love to have your permission to reprint it in The WISDOM Family Magazine.

We of course will give you full author credit with directions to your blog in a bio. I’d love to send you a copy of the magazine, too!

Please let me know when you have a moment.

Thanks so much,
Terry

]]> By: Jamilyn https://simplehomeschool.net/new-homeschooling-mom/#comment-793643 https://simplehomeschool.net/?p=62629#comment-793643 How I wish I had heard these when I first started almost 10 years ago. I think this is a much needed post! Thankfully, I have learned some of these truths over the years and I am much more relaxed with my kindergartener. Reading this is still a good reminder though-I think we can easily loose sight, so frequent reminders are much needed. I especially love #3-I am embracing the short lessons wholeheartedly these days!

]]> By: Anna https://simplehomeschool.net/new-homeschooling-mom/#comment-779485 https://simplehomeschool.net/?p=62629#comment-779485 My oldest daughter is going to start homeschooling her three littles. I sent her this article and several others that you have written. I hope they encourage her as much as you have encouraged me, even though my journey is finished. I also read this to my husband, and his words of affirmation were also a soothing balm to my heart.]]> In reply to Jamie C. Martin.

Thank you Jamie. ❤️ My oldest daughter is going to start homeschooling her three littles. I sent her this article and several others that you have written. I hope they encourage her as much as you have encouraged me, even though my journey is finished. I also read this to my husband, and his words of affirmation were also a soothing balm to my heart.

]]> By: Jamie C. Martin https://simplehomeschool.net/new-homeschooling-mom/#comment-779435 https://simplehomeschool.net/?p=62629#comment-779435 In reply to Anna.

I’m so blessed to know these words could help set you free, Anna. It sounds like you have done a beautiful job and that your daughters are incredible young women. Well done, good and faithful servant! xo

]]> By: Anna https://simplehomeschool.net/new-homeschooling-mom/#comment-779406 https://simplehomeschool.net/?p=62629#comment-779406 ]]> Thank you for this. As I write this with tears flowing, you have no idea how much healing it is bringing to my heart. I homeschooled our seven daughters and our last one graduated this year. I would look back and only see my shortcomings and how I thought I failed them academically, you know, that ghost of public school past. But now I can release that guilt and see that I love who they have become…all beautiful inside and out, intelligent, funny, talented young women who grew up learning to serve and give of their time, talent, and treasure to the Lord. Many days “school” was put aside to help another family by preparing a hot meal or playing with their kids. They went on mission trips home and abroad, served in VBS and Sunday school. Many days were spent pursuing creative outlets as I provided all kinds of crafting materials, even teaching them to crochet, which they then used to makes gifts for friends and family. Now one is a photographer, another creates beautiful jewelry from precious metals. I could go on, but I think you understand my heart. So again, I say thank you with the most grateful heart. ❤️

]]> By: Jamie C. Martin https://simplehomeschool.net/new-homeschooling-mom/#comment-779094 https://simplehomeschool.net/?p=62629#comment-779094 In reply to Jen.

Just because kids are acting out or seemingly resisting learning the things on my agenda doesn’t mean that I’m failing or not doing what’s right.

So true, Jen!!

]]> By: Jen https://simplehomeschool.net/new-homeschooling-mom/#comment-779088 https://simplehomeschool.net/?p=62629#comment-779088 Number 5 is the one I need to remind myself right now (and forever). Especially because I feel everyone in my family was negatively affected by the last year plus adjusting to a new baby. Just because kids are acting out or seemingly resisting learning the things on my agenda doesn’t mean that I’m failing or not doing what’s right. And when I remember that everyone is calmer and more peaceful.

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