When we started our journey, I was still not sure that I would have the patience (and some days I don’t) or the knowledge needed to take on this role, but I can honestly say it was one of best decisions we have ever made. These are just some of the best things about homeschooling:
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I was never one of those parents who played games with my kids. Admittedly they were too small for anything more than snap and memory up until a few years ago.
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My children have been attending a small private school in my area. It is no where near the level of a Crawford or St Stithians so while I got excellent education I wasn’t paying exorbitant fees.
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We had a death in my family recently.
The relative that died, was part of a section of my family that have a unique culture, one they practice and believe strongly in…
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When you are a single mom, dating is a huge challenge. Not only because of the logistics involved in trying to find the time to actually date but because you have to consider the compatibility of the guy and your kids.
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When your child starts Gr 1 it’s a big deal. Actually it’s a huge deal.
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As a single mom, buying expensive birthday presents is not an option and with the price of toys today, it actually becomes a little tricky.
All you can find is Ben 10, Spiderman, Bratz and Barbie and even if I did have the money I am not sure I could justify spending R250 on Ben 10 accessory or a Bratz.
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As a parent, we teach our children acceptance. We teach them to accept themselves, their faults and their strengths. We teach them that different is simple that – its different. Not bad or wrong – just different.
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The kids and I attended the Wet Nose Fun Day. The Wet Nose is a right to life organization that cares for injured, abused and forgotten animals. It was founded in 1999 by Tracy Forte. They are currently situated in Cullinan on a large plot.
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I am sick! Sore throat, ear ache, aching muscles, tired kinda sick!
But I have two kids…
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We were 3 adults and 6 children ranging in age from 2 to 7 years old, both boys and girls. (yes me and my friends have many many children).
It really is a cheap way to spend the morning and the kids seem to enjoy it…
I left my ex-husband just over 3 years ago. It has been one long constant fight. We have fought over custody, maintenance, money, medical aid and everything in between.
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