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Continue reading →: 🌿 Homeschool or Public School: Which Is Best? (Here’s the Truth I’ve Come to Believe)
One of the questions I hear most often is some version of this: “Which is better—homeschooling or public school?”And honestly? It’s a fair question. As parents, we all want to make the “right” decision for our children’s education—something that will support their growth, protect their well-being, and prepare them for…
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Continue reading →: 💛 Caring for Yourself While Caring for Everyone Else
There’s a quiet weight many homeschooling moms carry—the kind that doesn’t show up in lesson plans or checklists. It’s the emotional load of holding space for everyone else… while often forgetting to hold space for ourselves. As a homeschooling mom and a mental health therapist, I’ve seen (and lived) this…
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Continue reading →: 🌿 When Grief Interrupts the Rhythm: Caring, Coping, and Still Showing Up
Life can shift in an instant. One moment, I was wrapped in the familiar hum of homeschooling—guiding lessons, folding laundry, planning meals—and the next, I found myself in a stillness I didn’t choose. My mother was diagnosed with ovarian cancer. It was unexpected, devastating, and sudden in the way that…
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Continue reading →: 🌿 Living a Long Life: What It Means to Thrive, Not Just Last
As I reflect on the question—What are your thoughts on living a very long life?—I find myself less focused on years and more focused on what we fill them with. Longevity isn’t just about adding time—it’s about adding meaning. And as a homeschooling mom and mental health therapist, I can’t…
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Continue reading →: 🧮 Finding Our Fit: A Gentle Review of Singapore Dimensions Math in Our Homeschool
Choosing a math curriculum can feel like its own kind of word problem—one filled with variables like learning styles, attention spans, and the unique personalities that make up your homeschool. This year, we’ve been exploring Singapore Dimensions Math with both of my children—one in kindergarten, the other in fifth grade—and…
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Continue reading →: 🌿 Creating a Gentle Daily Rhythm for Your Homeschool
If you’re anything like me, you’ve probably googled “homeschool schedule” more times than you can count—hoping to find the perfect plan that balances structure, spontaneity, learning goals, and, well…life. But here’s what I’ve learned: homeschooling doesn’t need a strict schedule to thrive—it needs a rhythm.A rhythm is flexible. It flows…
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Continue reading →: 🌟 A Peek into Our Kindergarten Year: Learning Through Wonder, Play & Connection
Hello, friends 🌿 This year, I have the beautiful joy of homeschooling my Kindergartener. Every day is a new invitation to slow down, notice, explore, and delight in the world together. At this age, learning still feels like magic—it’s curiosity-driven, full of giggles and “what ifs,” and rooted in the…
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Continue reading →: 🌿 A Homeschool Year Tailored with Heart: Meeting My 10-Year-Old Where She’s At
Hello, friends ✨ This year, my daughter and I are walking a homeschool path that is as unique as she is—thoughtfully tailored to nurture her growth, support her learning needs, and honor her rhythm. She’s creative, curious, and bright—and she also lives with ADD. That means some days are full…
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Continue reading →: 🌿 Welcome to Mind & Scholar: Why I Started This Blog
Hi there, and welcome. I’m truly so glad you’re here. Whether you found your way here through a quiet late-night search for homeschool ideas or a scroll through Instagram while sipping coffee between lessons, please know this: this space was created with you in mind. A Little Bit About Me…
Hello,
I’m Patricia.
Welcome to Mind & Scholar! I’m Patricia, a mental health therapist, homeschooling mom, and passionate advocate for nurturing both the mind and heart. With a love for strong coffee and stronger connections, I’m here to help you create a balanced and fulfilling homeschool journey that supports your child’s academic and emotional growth. Join me as we explore the joys and challenges of educating at home, one cup of coffee at a time!
Let’s begin—together.
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