As homeschoolers, we seem to run in one of two directions, doing too much or isolating ourselves and our kids. It is so important to find a balance between the two.
Forming a nature group is a great way to incorporate time with friends, as it provides much-needed accountability to get outside and can be so much fun for the kids and the moms! Nature group was truly the highlight of our homeschool social time when my kids were in school.
To discuss this subject further, I have invited Joy Cherrick, author of the Nature Study Hacking Guides and host of the Naturalist Kids Podcast, to share her experience. Joy is passionate about helping families form their own nature groups, and I hope her thoughts will inspire you.
“I was crying and screaming at my kids. I hadn’t left the house in days. I was a mess.”
Debra (name changed to protect the innocent) confided to me that she was home all day, homeschooling, cleaning, cooking, wiping noses. She never went outside, never had a break and NEVER saw anyone outside her home apart from Sundays at church- and the guy at the grocery pick up. No wonder she was depressed. I didn’t know she was in such a tough spot! Continue reading
