Posts by Betsy
The Best Summer Job For a High School Student
I feel like I have woken up to the reality that I will be launching my high schooler in the very near future. Without warning, I looked up and realized that we’re nearing the finish line with him, and he’s ready to be an adult. I love that. And I hate that. One way to…
Read MoreHomeschool Fear: What if I’m not cut out for it?
Another common response I get when I tell someone that I home school is: “I could never have the patience for that.” When they make this statement, they’re committing the fallacy of assuming. They assume that I have the patience! In their minds they see this happy little picture of my family sitting around the kitchen table…
Read MoreA Classical Approach to Music Theory from Garage Band Theory
Our house is constantly filled with music. My husband teaches piano, guitar, and drum lessons all afternoon four days a week. So yes, there is a lot of music going on in our home. The funny thing is that I am the one who was more “formally” trained. Remarkably, I know more theory than he…
Read MoreHomeschooling Fear: What if I don’t know enough?
Generally when I tell someone that I home school, I get a response similar to this: “I could never do that.” They follow with their justification of their inadequacies. A frequent fear is the idea that you wouldn’t be able to teach math or reading or science or insert subject of childhood dread here. Believe…
Read More5 Fears Classical Conversations Helped Me Overcome in Making the Switch From Public School to Home School
In May 2009 my husband and I found ourselves at a crossroads. Several events converged to propel us into changing paths from public school to home school. I remember feeling nervous about the changes that would come from making the switch as well as unsure if I could provide an adequate education for my kids.…
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