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So You’re Thinking About Homeschooling?
First of all – welcome! Whether you’ve been toying with the idea since your toddler first refused to nap, or you’re knee-deep in school stress and suddenly Googled “can I just homeschool instead,” I see you. And you’re not alone. Let’s talk about it. No sugar-coating, no unicorns and rainbows. Just real talk from one…
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Why I Don’t Love the Word “Homeschool” (But I Use It Anyway)
I don’t love the word homeschool. I use it because it’s what people understand – but it doesn’t actually describe what we do. When people hear homeschool, they often picture a classroom copy-pasted into a lounge room:A rigid timetable, formal lessons from 8:30 to 3:00, and a whole lot of structure and no socialisation. Nope.…
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Getting Started with Homeschooling (NZ Edition)
Is Homeschooling Legal in NZ? Yep! In NZ, you can homeschool your kids legally under an exemption from your local Ministry of Education office. You just have to prove that your child will be “taught at least as regularly and as well as in a registered school.” Sounds scary – but don’t panic. You’ve got…
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Getting Started with Homeschooling (Aus Edition)
Is Homeschooling Legal in Australia? Yes! Each state and territory has its own rules, but homeschooling is totally legal.You’ll need to register with your state/territory’s education authority and show a plan that covers the learning areas. Step 1: Find Your State’s Requirements Here’s a cheat sheet: State/Territory Key Info WA Notify your local School District…
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Welcome to The Essence of Becoming
Hi, friend! I’m so glad you’re here. Whether you stumbled across this blog by accident or you’ve been looking for a space where motherhood, homeschooling, and faith come together in a real and imperfect way – welcome. I’m a mum doing her best to raise good humans, create a home filled with love and learning,…
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Doing It All (Even When I Don’t Have To)
So… confession time. Sometimes I find it comforting to pick up my kids’ toys. Like, legit calming.I’ll be in the lounge and just… start gathering cups. Fold a towel. Pick up a toy that’s been living rent-free in the hallway for three days.No one asked me to.No one even noticed.But it’s a rhythm my body…
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Getting Real: Remembering the Sacred Work at Home
Sometimes I forget. I forget the important and sacred role I have in raising my children. I get so tangled up in the expectations, the noise, the constant demands on my time, energy, and brain that I lose sight of what this is all really about. I hear words at church about service, charity, kindness,…
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Why I Love Homeschooling
If someone brings up homeschooling around me… buckle up. I’ve been known to send ten-minute voice messages on the topic without even realising it. It’s not just something I do – it’s something I believe in. But if I’m honest? I still get nervous talking about how and why we homeschool. What we do sounds…
