In graphic design, there’s a term called “white space”. Good design leaves plenty of room for white space in the margins and throughout the piece - space where there is nothing but paper showing through. White space is restful to the reader’s eye and evokes a non-busy, non-overwhelming feel to the publication. White space is an important design element that invites the reader to keep reading.

We need white space in our lives too. Read the rest of this entry »

In my last post, I wrote about the need for many kids coming out of institutionalized schooling to home education, needing time to decompress i.e, time to regroup from the stress and pressure they have been living under. Now, I’d like to address the need for decompression that all of us will face during our homeschool journey.Stress is part of life – agreed? Educating our kids at home is a huge part of our life – also agreed? Then it only stands to reason that there will be times of stress that will affect our lives and therefore our homeschooling.

The source of stress can come from situations totally outside of our control. For example: Read the rest of this entry »

As I began writing this post, it became clear that there are 2 types of decompression related to home schooling and each merits its own post. For those of you who are bringing a child out of a public or private school to learn at home, this post is especially for you :). Tip #3, Dealing with Stress, is for everyone.So what does decompression have to with homeschooling? Miriam Webster defines decompress as:

1: to release from pressure or compression
2: to undergo release from pressure; especially : relax <need a week off to decompress>

Let me begin by briefly sharing our experience. Read the rest of this entry »