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I don’t have kids but I watch your videos anyway because you’re such a good mama. ❤️❤️❤️
Plz make a video on how kids are self entertained and how you handle when they cry or get stubborn for something... Need your point of view so that I can change in a positive way... Awaiting your reply or video on these topics
@Julie at Life, I wanna hear this too, especially for younger ones, like two year olds , who can't understand explanation like mommy needs to do house stuff
I’d also be really interested to know and get some tips! Sometimes I feel like I’m losing it inside... and it’s a struggle
I know you’re not asking me, but my five year old likes his independent play time. I just make sure he has options and things he can use his imagination with. He’d be playing and I’d just tell him I’m going to do some things around the house and he can play by himself. And depending on their age talk about the importance of having alone time sometimes.
@@lindseystein9676 thanks. I'll try be vocal about it and need to get him more puzzles. But sometimes I feel my kid being a single kid seems to want attention when I work on my computer. He jumps over me and on me to look what I'm doing and even stops me from working. I sometimes feel that he feels alone since it's just me and him till the evening or am I just assmuing this
@@julieatlife1924 I am not a mom but I kinda raised my bro since I was 14 years older. I think you can tell him that you need time to do some work and in this time, he can play by himself or help him choose something he would like to do. It's always nice to give them a time. If he cannot already tell the time, show him where the hand of the clock will be before you are with him again.
Keep it short in the beginning and get to him as soon as you said you will and slowly increase the time when he is used to it. He will know that you will be fully with him again and will trust that you mean it :)
Just my thoughts :)
Several of my housemates in university (in the U.S.) were home schooled and they loved the experience. We went to a rigorous university and they all excelled as well.
I’d say the main difference were some social behaviors that were sometimes a little strange (that their parents never corrected) but regardless they were great!
Growing up I was at different times in public school, private school, and homeschooled. There were pros and cons to each different method. For all the people who think homeschooling makes you miss out on things, my favorite thing about being homeschooled was the opportunities of which we were able to take advantage because we weren't confined to a school building all day every day. That part of it was pretty great! The con was the added difficulty of logging all of our work and proving to an agency that we had actually learned and accomplished things (homeschooled in High School) so that we could get an accredited diploma, but I think it was worth the extra effort. There's no one right school for every one. You do what works for you!
We are fellow homeschoolers. Neither my husband nor I were homeschooled, but we decided to homeschool our five children. One is now doing well in college, we have one in 11th grade, one in 8th, and one in 1st grade. Our youngest has not started school, yet. I love homeschooling all of them and wouldn't have it any other way. :)
I would also consider doing home schooling but I am not a creative mom and I know my kid will be super lonely. Luckily we have fantastic Montessori schools around our neighbourhood with small classes.
That's awesome you have a good school option!
You do not have to be creative to homeschool. It's all about learning and enjoying learning. I homeschool and it's a huge blessing for my kids and family. 💓
Same, it sounds like a nice idea but I don't have any friends or family with kids and would be missing out on the social aspect. I also don't think I would be mentally prepared to homeschool. I'm kinda looking forward to getting house work, working out, and cooking done uninterrupted.
My aunt homeschooled her children for six years but they also went to Royal Rangers + a bunch of other group activities. They had a lot of friends the whole time, but hardly any school stress and you can really tell the difference between them and kids who went to school. They're much more independent, less self conscious, no problem studying on their own etc. Every children's psychologist I've ever talked to agreed that when done properly, homeschooling is very beneficial
I know tons of homeschool kids who are very social :) can connect with other home schoolers etc,they usually finish ahead and do better but to each their own of course.
I’m a boring mom and still homeschool. We joined a Christian co-op so the kids take fun classes on fridays.
Negative comments - 10%
Comments talking about negative comments - 90%
Everyone talking about negative comments and I can't even see one anymore 🤣
@@angelinaostmittel3093 Wow "cowardly"? It's her channel, she can do whatever she wants.
ANGELINA OSTMITTEL I was early and the first few comments were quite disrespectful, like why a mother thinks she knows more than a teacher who spends years to get a degree or that she is trapping her children, stuff like that. I dont think they were that bad but I found them infuriating honestly. If I remember correctly Sarah says she deletes hate comments. Whether they are actually “hate comments” or not... thats her call.
I guess I’m not surprised about the negative comments because people are so close minded. Both homeschooling and public/private school can be beneficial as long as they are done right.
Brittany P i agree they both can be beneficial and not at the same time
I shared my lip balm with my niece one time she she just...bit it. Like actually put her teeth in just to do it. Needless to say I don't share my.lip balm with her anymore 😅😅😂
Welp, I was home schooled and I had a horrible experience from it. I grew up in an emotionally abusive house hold where my mother was extremely neglectful when it came to schooling my brother and I. What made matters worse is that I’m legally blind in one eye and have auditory processing issues (meaning that I have difficulty understanding language). I eventually went to school in my high school years and the amount of catching up I had to do was unbelievable. It is a miracle from God that I have been able to graduate high school and college with decent grades despite being set back years on my education. I think home schooling is a great option but you as a parent MUST be on top of your child’s education. Not to mention have you child exposed to kids their own age (I wasn’t able to make friends or even talk to people of my age group well into college). You have a good head on your shoulders Sarah. I have no doubt that you will be an amazing homeschool mother. I’m only staying this as a precaution to people. I in no way want to bash people who chose this life style. I just want to let people know what NOT to do. God bless you and your beautiful family❤️
I'm sorry you had this experience but you're projecting. A child that is homeschooled by an abusive parent will obviously have a horrible experience. Non-neglectful parents are not going to be like your mother was to you. So of course they will make sure to educate their child and do their best to remove the stresses of traditional school. This is common sense. There is no need to caution people. You're projecting your fear and anxiety onto others.
I was homeschooled all the way from pre-k to graduating high school. I appreciated my mom and her hard work so much!
Regarding the “I’m not smart enough to be a teacher” rhetoric: My mum is a teacher and she says there are a lot of teachers who have gone through the whole education system and are certified, but have absolutely no business being teachers. Some because of their personality but quite a few because they are, well, idiots. She tells me stories of teachers sending newsletters rife with spelling errors and grammatical mistakes.
It also goes the other way, I know several homeschool moms who should have never done it.
That’s not fair. Teachers are meant to be spending their time teaching, not spending their own time (outside of work!) editing a newsletter! Give teachers a break!
i didnt like your voment because it has 69 likes and i dont want yo ruin it😂
Emma The point is not that teachers should send newsletters home, the point is that there are some teachers who lack basic spelling and grammar yet are tasked with teaching kids spelling and grammar. The newsletter example was just anecdotal evidence illustrating that not all teachers are necessarily more qualified than parents. Replace the word “newsletter” with any other written task if that helps.
carmapuchiella teachers job is to teach. They are writing it in their own time and are extremely rushed.
I was homeschooled growing up and honestly really wish my mom had put me in math classes, I dropped out of college because math was just too hard. I’m going back to college this fall as a 22 year old and I’m terrified. If your kids are struggling in something don’t hesitate to out source. Do what’s best for each child. My special needs brother was public schooled which was great for him. My other brother and sister stayed homeschooled which is what they needed and we recently adopted my other sister from China who is in private school to help her learn English. In the end each child has individual needs, because i was the oldest my mom was stuck on homeschooling me and it had negative effects. We did do co-ops which gave us plenty of social interaction but my mom didn’t put me in a math class because it was hard for me and she didn’t want me to feel embarrassed. I’m probably going to have to start at about a 9th or 8th grade math level.
Public school doesn’t guarantee you’d be good at math. I was public schooled and struggled at math. I took intermediate algebra 3x in college and barely passed 1x.
There are older people that go to college it’s not just for younger people. My mom came from a different Country didn’t now English and drop out of high school. When she came to America she got her self a ged went to college and work full time while having me. and now she’s RN so if u want it bad enough you’ll do what u need to get there
Tiffany Wheeler she didnt really say that, she means that she struggled in an area of her schooling. If your kids are struggling in any aspect of their schooling (whether its in homeschool, public school, etc) its always best to seek out extra help. Whether its tutoring, programs like kumon, or taking up extra classes for your kids outside of their schooling environment.
I went to public school and always got A's up until 8th grade. Standardized tests were always way above grade level. Once it hit advanced algebra 2, geometry etc in 9th grade I just couldn't get it. It made no sense. Being bad at math soon became my identity lol. So I guess technically I'm also near a 9th grade level and I went to public school from prek-12th grade
I am extremely self-conscious about my math abilities from being homeschooled, I used to get teased for it when I switched to public school when I was 14. Honestly do what's best for your child, if you see they are really struggling and you can't get through to them look for other options! they will thank you.
Loved this vlog! ❤️ people think that homeschooling needs to be this huge ordeal, when really...we’re teaching them in preschool and doing puzzles, learning shapes, etc. The transition to “school” is seamless, just education progressing. Obviously it’s not all “easy”, but as parents, I believe we are best equipped to teach our children 😊
I have been homeschooled since preschool, and this year I will graduate high school. I cannot emphasize enough the many benefits of homeschooling. I have a much closer relationship with my parents because of it. I think I have learned more homeschooling because of learning at a pace set especially for me. When I had struggles with something, I could stop and make sure I understood before going on. Homeschooling is not for everyone, but I am so grateful that I was homeschooled and I hope to have the same experience with my own kids someday.
I homeschool my 6 year old and we both love it. He gets to spend time with me and I get to see him grow every day. I would love to see a homeschool vlog and curriculum. 🤩
I was homeschooled and loved it!!! My brother too. Mom said once he was old enough to go to school she just couldnt bring herself to send him so, now the both of us were homeschooled and now graduated!
Megan Bailey was it like she was attached & didn’t want to let go so she didn’t send him?
I’m from Germany and we have something called “Schulpflicht” which means that everyone has to go to school and if they don’t their parents could go to jail. So even with athletes home schooling is not allowed. 🤍
In Belgium they have 'leerplicht' :) kind of the same, but less strict. You're obligated to study and pass the final exams
Ich finde die Schulpflicht auch richtig so. Zwar ist das Schulsysthem verbesserungswürdig, aber die Kinder haben einige Vorteile. Wie zum Beispiel die Möglichkeit Sozialverhalten zu erlernen. Man hat Lehrer, die spezialisiert sind und studiert haben. Außerdem hat man in der Schule Materialien, an die eine Privatperson nicht gelangen kann, wie Chemikalien.
Und ganz wichtig finde ich auch, dass durch die Schule falsche Erziehung innerhalb der Familie (Rechtsextremismus oder falsche Religionslehre) kontrolliert werden kann.
Natürlich hat Homeschool auch seine Vorteile, aber die finde ich persönlich nicht wichtiger, als das, was eine öffentliche Schule kann.
Bea Z ich stimme dir zu, vor allem weil es Eltern gibt (wie du gesagt hast) die den Unterricht manipulieren können zb über politische Meinung und es auch Eltern gibt die ihrem Kind zeigen das Homosexuelle krank sind, usw. Aber ich glaube auch, dass Sportler die Möglichkeit haben sollten, auch von zuhause aus zu lernen. Das bedeutet nicht unbedingt, dass Eltern ihre Kinder unterrichten, sondern auch, dass es ein Programm geben könnte, dass den Lehrplan folgen muss und um sicher zu gehen, dass das Kind lernt könnte man jeden Monat eine Arbeit schreiben (in einem Klassenzimmer) Natürlich gibt es nicht viele Leute die Sportler sind, aber als Sportler muss man um 6 Uhr aufstehen um 2 Stunden zu trainieren, kurz Unterricht zu haben, dann wieder zum Sport und wieder zur Schule.
That’s so sad 💔
Ich finde es auch gut jetzt mal im Ernst die Kinder vereinsamen und auch wenn es blöd klingt Amerikaner sind nicht gerade dafür bekannt die hellsten zu sein. Man tut sich echt keinen Gefallen damit
I live overseas where the education system does not prepare my children well for an American University. I have homeschooled all my children. When my two boys shifted to an international school for secondary school, they were SO prepared!! Self-motivated and equipped as inquisitive learners. They learn to know new things and not to regurgitate information for an exam. Shout out to homeschoolers! Be encouraged. They learn! Also, they are so well socialized because they are confident children. A confident person never fails to make friends and find their place in social situations.
My first baby is due in April and we are considering homeschooling. All the school districts around my area are not very good and private school is so expensive...We shall see how everything goes!
My first baby is also due in April, the 25th, and my husband and have already decided to homeschool our child and all our other children! I was homeschooled myself and one of the greatest things I ever learned was to teach myself things. I feel like homeschooling better prepares a child for everyday life challenges! Homeschooling will come with it's own challenges but I find it's also healthy for the mamas to relearn things and stay educated themselves as they teach their children. Don't let anyone discourage you. You are that child mother for a reason. The Lord made you the mother of that child because you and your husband know what is best for them, not anyone else. I pray that you have a healthy pregnancy, delivery and baby! And that you find many blessings becoming a new mom and that when the time comes to homeschool them you will be successful! ❤😌
I wish everyone lived like finland where education is free and the best schools are the local school. You dont need private school
Kelly Fjällström a Lot of People choose to send their kids to religious private schools. That’s the main type of private school in America. Religion is not taught in public schools.
I had the same issue and my son has went to a cyber school. He is graduating this year and it has been an amazing experience. Connections Academy.
Yesss! We’re a homeschool family, 5 years into it and the benefits are endless!! My 4 kids are thriving and have a such a LOVE for learning!! I’ve only seen it increase over the years! Plus the relationship that our kids develop as siblings, and as a family in general, is worth it!
Hard work at times, yes! But it’s totally worth it!
Hey Sarah! Love your videos 😍 Just wanted to mention that your little ones shouldn’t be bundled when in the car seat, and the chest clip needs to be directly across the chest with no more than two fingers of space between the clip and child’s chest. Very important for safety! God bless!
Just want to add thin layers are considered safe, but nothing loose or puffy.
Spread the awareness!! 🥰
I was so into this vlog that I completely forgot about my life and my problems, this is the kind of video and feeling that I love!
@@SarahTherese Oh girl, same, thank you for answering ❤️❤️❤️
I felt the same way!
My parents home schooled me and my brothers then in high school we went to normal school (if we wanted to, my littlest brother didnt like regular school because he was so ahead of everyone and found it boring) and I loved it. We learned so much because we weren't stuck following a strict curriculum, the curriculum catered to how fast we learned and how much we wanted to learn.
And for people worried about socialization, we were all put in dance, karate, and soccer classes (swimming for me) so we spent lots of time with other kids our age in a far less stressful environment where my parents didnt have to worry about us getting bullied or having negative experiences. Plus we went to the park all the time, went to church, youth programs at our rec center. There are TONS of places where kids can socialize that is far better than in public school where teachers cant always see the behaviors the kids engage in and regulate that behaviour or just dont care to try. I'm in university now and I'm well adjusted and comfortable in a variety of environments, plus I'm doing great in my classes because I'm used to learning how to study on my own.
i am a senior in high school. graduating in august. i am also homeschooled. i’ve been homeschooled since the beginning of the 5th grade. i truly do believe that homeschooling has changed my life. although some people think that homeschooled kids are “socially awkward”, they are not. they are hands down the best kids and people i’ve ever met. and sometimes if someone asks me where i go to school and i day “i’m homeschooled” they get kinda weird and not interested. i also think that teachers have issues with homeschooled kid’s because they feel offended that the parents are doing the teacher rather than the educated person who is supposed to do it. but honestly FORGET those types of people! i love that you are considering homeschooling your kids! it has been the best years of my life!
Yeah and it also reached them go only interact with their piers, which doesn't open them up to adults or little children..not always but from what I've experienced when I meet public school kids.
You know, so many people are saying that it isn't the 1800's anymore and we should stop serving our husbands and homeschooling and things like that because times have changed, but my question is this: why we gotta fix something that ain't broke? The relationship between the parents and their kids is more important than the kids' education, and I don't see how a parent can bond with their kid when they're forced to be in a building away from home for hours a day for most of their childhood. Mothers are more than capable of teaching K-12 between having learned those levels themselves and the curriculum that's out there to be used. I know that homeschooling isn't the best for everyone, but I really think that most people who can afford the time and money should at least try it out. I personally would like to be able to raise my kids right at home, letting them learn the way they want instead of being cooped up inside a classroom away from me being fed garbage that doesn't interest them and they're never gonna use in real life. I wanna be able to teach my kids how to cook, clean, change tires, tend a garden, go grocery shopping, do their taxes, handle sticky relationship issues, manage time, all the while at their own pace and in ways they best understand. I want them to have the freedom to explore what interests them instead of being so bogged down with homework that they're too tired to even spend time with their family, let alone maintain healthy friendships. I want them to be able to go outside as long as they want, weather permitting, and explore nature without needing to wait for the school field trip. I want them to be able to develop strong beliefs of their own because of research that they've done instead of just blindly following the crowd that's possibly only been taught one side of an argument. I don't want to shelter my kids. I want to free them from unnecessary stress, peer pressure, and useless drama. I want them to develop their own character and personality so that when they do go to get a job, go to college, or move out, they don't feel insecure or scared, not knowing how to behave in unfamiliar situations. Like I said before, homeschooling is not for everyone, but I do firmly believe that everyone should try it at least for one year or so if time and money allows. I really believe it can be extremely beneficial to both parents and kids.
I believe I’m the person I am today from things I learned in the public school system. Being exposed to so many different types of people and beliefs and taught a range of ideas allowed me to develop my own opinions. I think it’s biased to say public schooling is “being fed garbage.”
@@Brittanybavery it's possible for homeschooled kids to be exposed to different kinds of people too.
@@karaa7595 Not in the same way as public school and I'm saying this as a kid who was home schooled in middle school
Beautifully articulated!
Maybe school is not at the same level there than in Europe but... no way could someone teach all high school subjects where i live, why do you think teachers study their field for years? i just had a parent-teacher meeting (I'm a teacher in my country) and the parents are very grateful to have specialized people for each subject.
I feel like I get a lot of bonding time with my kids, they come home for lunch and we spend many afternoons together. And I'm happy that they get that time away from me to grow as people. I love hearing what's happening at school. We do a LOT of learning activities together but no, especially as a teacher myself, I would not want to teach all the subjects my colleagues teach in high school, I have way too much respect for them.
I would have absolutely HATED for my parents to homeschool us, I was sooo happy to have the school environment and many role models to learn from and would have found it very negative if I had to learn everything from my parents😱
Always nice to watch your videos!
English is not my mother tongue, so i apologize for any mistake. i live in an European country. I believe we could say that in th European Union the teaching system is quite standardized and similar between the countries, at least in the general organization. I’ve lived in 3 different european countries.
Homeschooling is not very frequent, and when it is practiced it is mostly because of a serious illness of the child, or his inability to go to school.
Actually i only discovered this reality of homeschooling through american/canadian RUclipsrs.
Although i admire the ability and dedication of the parents to do it (having to provide for knowledge, activities, etc for their kids most of the time) i must say it is something i would not do.
Having 2 kids of my own, i believe in school, for several reasons. I think the home environment and the “strictly “learning environment should be separated for various reasons. For the child to create their own universe, outside the “womb” of their parents, for them to start defining their own individuality. I believe for the most part it is very healthy. My kids love to go to school (preschoolers), to have their own friends, their teachers, and to come home to their “family” space and tell us all about it!
Of course i believe children can learn from different us all aspects in life. That still exists when they go to school. But i also believe teachers are professionals like any other professional in their own area of expertise. I don’t think i could ever be able to teach someone the way a teacher could, as he/she learned how to do it in the best way, its their job. I am an architect and i feel somewhat offended when people try or expect to do things that are clearly for an architect to do... i believe each one has their area of expertise. And although this doesn’t take away the value of the knowledge a parent can be able to transfer, i don’t think the mom or dad should be “everything” to their children. Mom and dad can be just that. Parents. I do not want to control every moment of my children existence. Of course i tend to look for the best school, teachers, learning environment, but besides that, the rest is life happening. I say this also knowing that i live in a very safe country, and a middle class (privileged) life. Not everyone could be so lucky i’m conscious of that.
In any case, it is just my opinion, assuming that the reality of homeschool is quite estranged from my culture...
A D I grew up in a military family in the US and we moved frequently so my mum homeschooled us (she did have a masters in science) and I will say I rather enjoyed being homeschooled. I still had lots of friends from all backgrounds and different countries/cultures. Most homeschooled students have to be enrolled in certain areas and still do standardized tests and meet requirements. I felt that I did better in college then a lot of my peers because I was used to being more independent in my studies. That aside many people who are able to homeschool in the US are doing it out of fear of the school shootings that are becoming way to common here. But I do see your points and I don’t think homeschooling is for a lot of people!
Parents don't control every aspect of your life just because they are homeschooling. My mom homeschooled me and my 2 siblings since we were born and I would never say she is controlling. It depends on how you grow up as well. Because I was at home, my parents taught me to be respectful and obedient. I have had plenty of friends, I really don't think you need a billion to be happy. I was in sports teams and so we're my siblings. I have had musical lessons too. These things can be attainted without public school. And these books and curriculums we use, are specifically designed for homeschooling. The parent can explain best they can, but I never had a situation where the book did not explain the problems well enough. If it is too hard for the parent, you can still send them to co-op classes for one day, and get homework for the rest of the week that has already been taught by a teacher.
Homeschool mama here!! Just started with my kids this past year. Love all your stuff!
As a homeschooled... Homeschooling mom... The negative homeschool comments are hilarious (in an annoying and shows people ignorance kind of way 😝) We got all of the negative comments growing up. Now I hear things like "you think you can keep up homeschooling 4?" "I hope you don't think you're qualified.." or about sending them to "real school" for highschool 😂😠 What can you do 🤷
And so far I see all of the stereotypical responses 😂 I need a list to check off.
But what about the kids who were homeschooled and didn't gain anything from it but insecurities? If they homeschool their children are they making a bad choice? I feel like I'm letting my mom down because I'm not homeschooling my kid, like I'm dissing her decision....I just don't think it's the right fit. Especially since I'm a working mom and she wasn't.
I think there are a lot of benefits to homeschooling but I also have some concerns. Either way it's not my place to judge I'm just looking to see things from another perspective
@Everyday Stuff lol
Dude, it's not for everyone ✌🏻 My mom was mentally abusive and didn't homeschool for the right reasons. But I don't base homeschooling on my experience! Everyone has to decide what's best for their family and their children. You aren't being rude towards anyone elses decisions... By choosing what works for your family! I know a girl who was homeschooled and won't homeschool her kids because she "loves them too much" to homeschool them 😬
@@CoralRief43 I'm not bashing, I'm just saying that the "right" decision looks different for everyone.
I was homeschooled growing up and I actually had more of a social life than I did when I attended public school at 9th grade. I think it made me a more independent thinker and able to think outside the box more. And I was able to converse with adults easier. Just my experience. I wouldn’t change it.
I am a junior in high school and I have been homeschooled since second grade and I love it so much
How does that affect socialization? Every kid I knew who transferred to regular school after being home schooled was horrible socially. Not a clue about social cues, how to make friends, how to home a conversation, boundaries etc. How does that aspect of your life work?
@@snowangel7980 Well i was normal schooled, but still 0 social skills. I have been bullied a lot so i became very reserved and kinda anti-social. See? Even normal school has this effect.
Susie H all environments can cause this yes, but it doesn’t seem as prevalent an issue to me as homeschooled kids. My high school had a large number of kids attend it who had previously been homeschooled up to that point, and even the ones who participated in athletics beforehand were still poorly socially educated. I’m just curious if that set of kids was an outlier or if socialization in general is a missed part of homeschooling education.
@@snowangel7980 bias view. That May have been the case in your school. But as a whole no. Read studies on it. They have even studied the intelligence between schooled vs homeschooled and homeschooled children on average are more intelligent.
@@snowangel7980 also homeschooled here, You have to work harder to make friends, because you are not surrounded by peers. Socially though, you can be unsocial or awkward just like a public/private student. Its all about the kid and how the family raises,/and who surrounds them.
Homeschooling our daughter was truly a blessing for all of us! We don’t regret one moment of the journey ❤️
I am cracking up at the way you were holding Elizabeth at 7:27! 😂😂😂 I thought she was an empty coat because she wasn’t moving. Then I realized it was her with so many layers on that she couldn’t move. Haha!
Yes, the relationship aspect of homeschooling is where it appeals to me - so I get you! I sometimes think that I’d like to homeschool my 3 - the relationship building and highly individualised approach to learning would be great. However, it has also been invaluable that my children are amongst lots of different kinds of people and learn to work with them. The kind of socialisation they have experienced is something I cannot duplicate, and has made my children so full of grace for others and highly adaptable and flexible (something I didn’t anticipate!). I also supplement at home with some bits and pieces, so that I do get to experience being my child’s teacher, so I’m thankful we can experience that together. Just sharing as it’s an aspect I didn’t consider before my children were school aged! Thanks for sharing this video with us ❤️
I didn't love studying but I LOVED school. My friends, inspiring teachers, new interests, new inputs, uniting as a class, group work, events, learning life, skills. Can't imagine robbing my kids of that!
She's not robbing her kids. She is doing what she and her husband loved while growing up and giving them that opportunity. After all, not many kids even get a say in the matter or get to choose if they can homeschool or not. It's a privilege.
@@briannejohnson0513 she isn't giving them the opportunity to choose either. Lack of this choice is robbing them of all the great stuff school has to offer besides the curriculum - which they don't even know!
@@roocknrollqueen One could say if she sent them to school that she is robbing them of homeschooling. They are toddlers and babies. They can't choose for themselves. She kinda HAS to choose for them. Maybe when they are older, if they begged her to go to a public school, I'm sure she would let them. I doubt that would happen.
@@roocknrollqueen Also, homeschoolers can do everything a school has without actually going to school. They can attend a few classes in the week and receive homework for the rest of the days and not have to sit in classes all day everyday. They can be on sports teams and still do other activities.
@@briannejohnson0513 you are degrading it to the classes and studying, I precisely said that "school" is so, SO much more. Making friends (or even dealing with frenemies), going to a ball, a prom, dealing with pressure (good for work life later), social skills. How is a mum going to do that at a kitchen table? If the kids don't even know what they miss, they can't ask for it. And everybody knows what to expect from home schooling, because our parents helped us with school work anyway
I have a very sweet beautiful and smart 22months old daughter. All I ever wanted was to have a complete family like you. I couldn't have it with my daughter's dad, but I haven't lost hope to have it someday.
I watched you guys eating together, and told myself, I pray to have such a lovely close family, Amen🙏.
Sending love to you and your family, be blessed.
And to everyone reading this comment, may God grant you the desires of your hearts
Lolita Zavala Sending positive, optimistic energy your way!❤️
Best of luck! ❤️❤️
A family is what you make it 💚 you and your daughter are already complete.
@@lyndseyhonor2539 thanks dear.... Am sending loads to you too
@@stellaviscovich3239 thank you. I wish you nothing short of your dreams too
I've been homeschooled my whole life and loved every moment of it. I have been involved in SO many things and had SO many opportunities through homeschooling and have met so many incredible people. I'm graduated now and searching for a college. My two older brothers are about to graduate from their colleges and they were homeschooled too and loved it as well and have done GREAT academically. Wouldn't change any of it for the world and I'm super thankful my mom decided to homeschool us 😃
Good morning Peeps and Good morning Sarah. I've been watching your videos for months and taking in everything within like a sponge. Loving your posts and your advice but what i really like is your honesty and your very relaxed overall way. Your an awesome and amazing woman. Never stop posting, We all love you. Blessings much to you and your family
Not even a minute in but I’m going to be a homeschooling mama this coming September! It’s encouraging to meet/hear of people choosing to do the same. We’re actually from the same area too! 😊
Where I live (Holland) its against the law to homeschool your kids, to prevent isolation and things like that. I hope this changes because I would definetly consider homeschooling my future kids
I was homeschooled for my last two years of high school due to bullying and it was the BEST decision my mom ever did for me! Although, it was an online homeschooling program. I highly recommend it!
I’m in high school and have been homeschooled my whole life. I love it so much. 😍
Same!!
I love all of your videos but especially vlogs like this where you allow us to spend time with you & your beautiful family & just hang out with y'all. So fun!
I am 20 years old. Not married, haven't started family yet. However your videos really help me when me and boy go through tough situations. Thank you Sarah for everything ❤️
When Sarah says to pat the water into your skin, you do it!! My routine is forever changed. Thank you for another amazing video, I so appreciate your perspective!!
this is my favorite video so far! It's brilliantly edited and informative, I love it. I really look forward to your videos, they inspire me to upkeep my habits and are overall so wholesome.
Love you!! We are a homeschool family! I pray for you and your family ❤️
I'm so happy I found your channel. I love your content! You have such a sunny happy vibe and I really enjoy your perspective!
I love your vlogs sarah. I love that Kieran is more involved. He always makes me laugh 😂
My husband and I were also homeschooled. We both really loved the experience and we did great in college! You don’t have to be extremely smart or even creative to homeschool. There are curriculums that plan out creative activities and the books take everything step by step. My Father’s World is a great curriculum.
Aayyyeee my mom used My Father's World for my first few years and lllooovvveeeddd it
I am homeschooled (currently in middle school) and love it. I also go to a tutorial two days a week which I think helps. Especially if you come from a regular school, I recommend if there is one in your area, going to a tutorial even if it’s only a couple times a month. It really helps ease into homeschooling
I did montessori for the first few years of my school and then I switched to homeschooling and it was the best experience ever. I was so encouraged to ask questions and do my own research about things and just seek the truth and it just set me on fire for learning and I graduated early at 15 and started college and I really attribute it to my learning environment and it being so positive and tailored to me and what I was interested in.
You guys are so cute and inspiring💕 my favorite RUclipsr for sure!!
i am so excited to homeschool my daughter, shes 17 months old now and it's been amazing to witness how much she grows and learns, and how quickly she does it! we are so blessed to be able to witness our children develop so closely, this is the closest we'll ever be with our children. thanks for sharing!
Amazing how dismissive others are of homeschooling because "yOuRe noT A prOFEsSionAL tEachER". I excelled academically, was more self-disciplined than my peers who fell apart in university without rigid structure, and the only other kids who could actually write essays in my freshman college class were other home schoolers. I've been told I "didn't seem home schooled" because I wasn't the socially incompetent stereotype. Home schooling gives your kid more personalized pacing and attention than public school ever will.
People are always shocked when I told them I was homeschooled for a good majority of my childhood! I absolutely agree that the personalized pacing and attention are such an important aspect of homeschooling. I think it actually sets a child up to be more successful academically, because they aren’t being put into a one-size-fits-all box, like what public school does.
You're such a good mama! Love watching you and your babes
I was homeschooled until I graduated high school :) Went to my university and graduated with honors. I LOVED homeschooling and will always advocate for it. Honestly, college was easier than my high school curriculum.
Love, love, love these videos ❤️ thanks for sharing
Homeschool is amazing! You will get to know your kid soooo much more and you can go on their own pace. You can not replace the quality time you will have with them 🥰
Ooh loved this. I really enjoy your editing so it was very interesting to hear a little bit about your process! Love from th UK x
AND THE ALOE VERA CUBES... GENIUS.
I am SO excited to know that you are homeschooling! I am homeschooling my 4 year old along with a toddler. Please make more videos on homeschooling activities that you do with your kids.
Awesome video! I love your style of filming, always look forward to being able to watch your videos!
Super proud that I'm getting to watch this the same day instead of 3 weeks from now lmbo
I am so excited for all your future videos! I’m a homeschooling mom and love to see homeschooling videos and vlogs.
Question for you, Sarah!
First of all, I think you’re a beautiful soul and you do such a great job raising your kids as well as managing a proper balance of life.
As far as homeschooling goes - what if your kids ever decided, later down the road, that they were curious and wanted to try public school. Would you be opposed or would you encourage them to go for what they wanted?
I think there are benefits to both homeschool and public schooling. I think, sometimes, a little bit of both is a smart idea.
Ivy is an all grown little lady already 💝..... actually they all are little buddies now, so cute😭😭😭😭
Love this vlog! My husband and I are from homeschooling families, we're homeschooling our 4 year old and his soon-to-be sibling 😊 It's amazing!
Homeschool has so many benefits! I'm a homeschooling mom too. At first I was onthe fence about it, but when we tried it finally, it's life-changing. :)
Loved the video. I homeschooled both our girls and we loved it. Although challenging at times the bond we developed through all those years of learning together was simply priceless. Now as my kiddos are grown we are best friends. ❤️❤️❤️ I believe fear gets in the way of some parents homeschooling their children. Fear of the unknown. It’s a personal decision and it’s not for everyone but fear should not stop you if that’s your hearts desire. I was afraid of many things but my faith in God to equip me to teach my children overrode my fear. ❤️Keep up the good work y’all, you have a beautiful family.
Homeschooling is so wonderful! There are so many wonderful resources available in 2020. Thanks for sharing!!!!
Weirdly enough, this whole vlog makes me want it to be winter again! So cozy!
I am also from western Canada ! Love watching you grocery shop because it’s more relatable then the US shopping
Is she from western Canada? I really thought for some reason that they lived on the east side.
@@weronika01212 nope.. she lives in British Columbia which is the west coast.
Love the winter clips! I'm from Winnipeg so I feel you on the cold days. We just finished a cold snap where the wind chill was measured at -40 for a few days! The temp wasn't even that bad but the wind was rough. Glad you guys are able to stay warm.
Love your videos! Would love to meet you some day 💕
I absolutely LOVE vlogs like this!
Love from Alberta we just got out of our “it feels like -39 snap” it’s finally warming up a bit but boy we got tons of snow 🥰 glad you had fun in the snow
I have homeschool my 3 kids starting with preschool and now my oldest is in 2nd grade😭 I'm with them every day and it still feels like their childhood is flying by. I cherish this special time together. You will love homeschooling!❤
I never want your videos to end!!! 💜
The more you move the less cold you are. It then becomes fun. I grew up in Timmins Ontario. Now in Bowmanville Ontario. Suck up winter, but good gear. Enjoy!!!!
PS I homeschooled from birth to primary/elementary. My two were ALWAYS 4-5 yrs ahead but they were social too. Difficult decisions. But they are top now. All good.
What an amazing blog, Sarah!
My five siblings and I were all homeschooled and I loved it 😁❤️
I seriously love all your videos, I've been watching you since before you had kids!
SO fun!!! We haven't had near as much snow in Indiana USA in my adulthood as we did in my childhood 😥
Your commentary of them sledding - HILARIOUS. Reminded me of those 90's Dads comments from behind the camcorder!
Thank you for the workout motivation! I've actually been doing your 30 day squat challenge and I feel great.
The commentary when the kiddos were on the hill was AMAZING 🥰
You and Natalie Bennett have made home schooling so much more approachable and it’s something I think we will do with our littles! Also forget the haters and keep going! Love your channel and videos!
I love to watch these vlogs with my kids. Great ideas for activities and meals. Also nice to have such a wonderful family to model after 😍❤️
I love the raw amateur shaking footages from Kieran! It's so homey.
I don't use instagram much so I love it when you put social media clips in your youtube videos! I'm pretty glad I got to see Elizabeth in her snow suit LOL!
Fellow BC resident! Can totally relate to the cold snap, got down to -21 in my usually -2 city! I also took advantage of and enjoyed snow activities 😊
I should study now 😂
One can have a relationship with their children even when they have no choice other than to enroll them in preschool so the mother can work and bring in an income . Especially single mamas.
asher20100 I fully agree. Life is what you make it! Every ones child is different, income and employment is different. So everyone’s education will look differently. It’s not a big deal. It can be as wonderful whether you homeschool or send to public/private. I think people overthink it and make way too big of deal about it.
i agree with this! everyone’s living situations are different and that impacts how their choose to educate their children.
@asher20100 I FULLY agree, though as an Early Education Teacher myself, I can tell you that I spend ALOT of time in a day with other people’s kids and there are a lot of ways in which our relationship is unique to that of the one between a parent and child.
I personally don’t see anything wrong with this, but some parents don’t appreciate that kind of bond.
I’ve had kids call me Mom.
I’ve had kids say they wish I was their Mom instead.
I’ve had kids who open up in my classroom and act differently than at home when they are allowed to think and behave independently.
I think it’s important to acknowledge the sacrifice/trade off in enrolling your child in a public school.
Working parents sacrifice that bond and we as teachers step in when we can.
One choice isn’t better than the other, I just think it’s important to highlight the point of that specific comment Sarah made.
I wish Parents would be able to spend as much time with their kids as I do.
It’s incredibly beneficial for them to have that kind of interest in their education.
valeyard I’ve called my older female boss “mom” before. She was not mother material lol. She was just a woman I spent time with around the same age. Slip of the tongue and doesn’t mean anything more.
@Blue September a lot of my kids are homeless, in the system and have no parental contact, or have single parent homes.
ALOT of my kids call me Mom and consider me the mother figure in their life. I’m not saying this like “look how cool I am”, I actually don’t think it’s cool. I think it’s sad and necessary for some of us to step up.
Kindly do not speak on something you actually know nothing about. It is nothing but a disservice to us both.
Yes more blogs please.You are their first teacher and the greatest teacher
Loved Everything about this video !!
seeing you & your babies are the highlight of day! (:
my day* tehe
Watching your video reminding me of a self I want to be 🥰 glad to find your channel!
I’ve never been this early! Hi Sarah and family 💗💗💗
Can't stop giggling at how cold you are! It was -10 where I am today and everyone was like, "IT'S SO WARM OUT TODAY!"
I was homeschooled all the way till 11th grade when I wanted to go to public school to see what “real school” was like. Half way through the year I wanted to quit because of how miserable and trapped I felt compared to the freedom and one-on-oneness of homeschooling
I considered going to public school for highschool since my Mom gave me the option, but I am so glad that I didn't. I ended up dropping classic academics in grade 10 to pursue learning basic finances for the home, focusing on my dance competition, and helping my Mom with my baby brother. I would've felt like such a failure if I went and then dropped out of public school!
I think if I jumped in to 12 th grade with no prior experience that would definitely be overwhelming but not really an accurate depiction.
Blue September it was 11th grade that I went to public school. It was frustrating because I was so far ahead in my schooling that the way things were being taught were boring and under stimulating. Teachers were not there to help students one on one and the majority of the time we were left on our own for 40-50 minutes to do the work on paper that we were given. Homeschooling allows kids to work at their own pace and is a lot more flexible and I think plays to children’s strengths.
Bethany Bauman I see what your saying now
It was -40 in Edmonton this last week. I was actually praying for -10 so I wasn't freezing while walking to university. 100% moving to BC when I'm done school!!!
Your office space is goals!!! I want one! when my husband and I can finally buy our first house, maybe one with a bigger space.. and yeah I would definitely do a lot of upgrades with the kitchen area as well