The Journey (Blog)

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.…

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…

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…

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 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…

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…

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?…

● About Me

Hey, I’m Britt — homeschooling mum, overthinker by nature, follower of Christ, and someone still learning how to hold grace and growth in the same messy handful.

The Essence of Becoming is my place to write through the chaos — where homeschool meets heart work, faith meets fatigue, and learning happens in unexpected, unbalanced, and beautiful ways.

This blog isn’t about being the perfect parent or educator (spoiler: I’m neither). It’s about showing up anyway. It’s for the days when the dishes are stacked high, the lesson plans are forgotten, and the kids learn something incredible despite all of that.

Here, you’ll find real stories, thoughtful reflections, and practical resources that honour the slow, sacred, and slightly chaotic process of becoming — as a parent, as a person, and as a family.

Because becoming isn’t a destination — it’s the whole point.

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