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To start homeschooling, you need homeschool curriculum. But how do you choose? In this part of the world we are blessed with an abundance of homeschooling resources. There is a wealth of free information online and with the click of a button you can have homeschool curriculum shipped to your door the next day. But with so much available, many mothers feel overwhelmed. When you're learning how to start homeschooling, it is difficult to decide which one to go for. How do you choose between them all? They all look so good! Right? In episode 26 of the Raising Mums podcast, I talk LIVE on Facebook and Instagram about what you need to think about when you start homeschool curriculum shopping. I also teach you the three things you need to think about before you buy anything! If you want to know which homeschool curriculum to chose for your children, WATCH THIS VIDEO! How to Start Homeschooling Course  Launch your Homeschool is an online course designed to help Muslim families who want to start homeschooling. It will guide you as you navigate and design your own path home-education. Built upon a foundation of Islamic values, and the framework of the Charlotte Mason Philosophy, I’ll be there supporting you step-by-step! I strongly believe that there is no one-size-fits-all curriculum for homeschooling. So in this program, I give you the tools you need to find your own way, based upon your values, your unique children, and your family dynamics. A large part of learning how to start homeschooling is the planning. That’s why I’ve dedicated several modules in the course to Homeschool planning and time management; so that you can begin your homeschooling journey positively and with confidence.  I also go into detail about common mistakes homeschoolers make in their first year so you can avoid them! The aim is for everyone who enrols in the Launch Your Homeschool course to go from feeling overwhelmed, unsure and confused; to confident, excited and well prepared for coming homeschool year. @import url(https://fonts.googleapis.com/css?family=Open+Sans:400,400italic,700,700italic); @import url(https://fonts.googleapis.com/css?family=Lato:400,400italic,700,700italic); .ml-form-embedSubmitLoad{display:inline-block;width:20px;height:20px}.ml-form-embedSubmitLoad:after{content:" ";display:block;width:11px;height:11px;margin:1px;border-radius:50%;border:4px solid #fff;border-color:#fff #fff #fff transparent;animation:ml-form-embedSubmitLoad 1.2s linear infinite}@keyframes ml-form-embedSubmitLoad{0%{transform:rotate(0)}100%{transform:rotate(360deg)}}#mlb2-1241728.ml-form-embedContainer{box-sizing:border-box;display:table;margin:0 auto;position:static;width:100%!important}#mlb2-1241728.ml-form-embedContainer button,#mlb2-1241728.ml-form-embedContainer h4,#mlb2-1241728.ml-form-embedContainer p,#mlb2-1241728.ml-form-embedContainer span{text-transform:none!important;letter-spacing:normal!important}#mlb2-1241728.ml-form-embedContainer .ml-form-embedWrapper{background-color:#f6f6f6;border-width:0;border-color:transparent;border-radius:4px;border-style:solid;box-sizing:border-box;display:inline-block!important;margin:0;padding:0;position:relative}#mlb2-1241728.ml-form-embedContainer .ml-form-embedWrapper.embedDefault,#mlb2-1241728.ml-form-embedContainer .ml-form-embedWrapper.embedPopup{width:400px}#mlb2-1241728.ml-form-embedContainer .ml-form-embedWrapper.embedForm{max-width:400px;width:100%}#mlb2-1241728.ml-form-embedContainer .ml-form-align-left{text-align:left}#mlb2-1241728.ml-form-embedContainer .

Homeschool planning is a big part of knowing how to start homeschooling. In episode 25 of the Raising Mums podcast, I discuss how homeschool planning can give you freedom and flexibility. How, if done well, homeschool planning can give homeschool mums peace of mind, and confidence in the plans they have laid out. Doesn't that sound wonderful?! I also spend some time introducing and taking questions about our online homeschooling course Launch Your Homeschool. Homeschool planning is key if you want to know how to start homeschooling well. WATCH THIS VIDEO! How to Start Homeschooling Course  Launch your Homeschool is an online course designed to help Muslim families who want to start homeschooling. It will guide you as you navigate and design your own path home-education. Built upon a foundation of Islamic values, and the framework of the Charlotte Mason Philosophy, I'll be there supporting you step-by-step! I strongly believe that there is no one-size-fits-all curriculum for homeschooling. So in this program, I give you the tools you need to find your own way, based upon your values, your unique children, and your family dynamics. A large part of learning how to start homeschooling is the planning. That's why I've dedicated several modules in the course to Homeschool planning and time management; so that you can begin your homeschooling journey positively and with confidence.  I also go into detail about common mistakes homeschoolers make in their first year so you can avoid them! The aim is for everyone who enrols in the Launch Your Homeschool course to go from feeling overwhelmed, unsure and confused; to confident, excited and well prepared for coming homeschool year. @import url(https://fonts.googleapis.com/css?family=Open+Sans:400,400italic,700,700italic); @import url(https://fonts.googleapis.com/css?family=Lato:400,400italic,700,700italic); .ml-form-embedSubmitLoad{display:inline-block;width:20px;height:20px}.ml-form-embedSubmitLoad:after{content:" ";display:block;width:11px;height:11px;margin:1px;border-radius:50%;border:4px solid #fff;border-color:#fff #fff #fff transparent;animation:ml-form-embedSubmitLoad 1.2s linear infinite}@keyframes ml-form-embedSubmitLoad{0%{transform:rotate(0)}100%{transform:rotate(360deg)}}#mlb2-1241728.ml-form-embedContainer{box-sizing:border-box;display:table;margin:0 auto;position:static;width:100%!important}#mlb2-1241728.ml-form-embedContainer button,#mlb2-1241728.ml-form-embedContainer h4,#mlb2-1241728.ml-form-embedContainer p,#mlb2-1241728.ml-form-embedContainer span{text-transform:none!important;letter-spacing:normal!important}#mlb2-1241728.ml-form-embedContainer .ml-form-embedWrapper{background-color:#f6f6f6;border-width:0;border-color:transparent;border-radius:4px;border-style:solid;box-sizing:border-box;display:inline-block!important;margin:0;padding:0;position:relative}#mlb2-1241728.ml-form-embedContainer .ml-form-embedWrapper.embedDefault,#mlb2-1241728.ml-form-embedContainer .ml-form-embedWrapper.embedPopup{width:400px}#mlb2-1241728.ml-form-embedContainer .ml-form-embedWrapper.embedForm{max-width:400px;width:100%}#mlb2-1241728.ml-form-embedContainer .ml-form-align-left{text-align:left}#mlb2-1241728.ml-form-embedContainer .ml-form-align-center{text-align:center}#mlb2-1241728.ml-form-embedContainer .ml-form-align-default{display:table-cell!important;vertical-align:middle!important;text-align:center!important}#mlb2-1241728.ml-form-embedContainer .ml-form-align-right{text-align:right}#mlb2-1241728.ml-form-embedContainer .ml-form-embedWrapper .

I know you're enthusiastic to start homeschooling your children. That's amazing! Maybe you've read "all" the books, picked out a curriculum and you feel prepared. But before you launch into home education, I want to share some mistakes that homeschoolers make...so you won't make them too! This season of the Raising Mums, is dedicated to the parents who want to know know "How to Start Homeschooling." In episode 24, I spell out 5 mistakes that I see homeschoolers make. Honestly, I should know - I've made them myself! So if you want to know how to start homeschooling, this episode is a great place to start. WATCH THIS VIDEO! How to Start Homeschooling The Five Mistakes you should avoid are:

When thinking about how to start homeschooling, the first thing most of us will consider about is "What books do I need?" But before you start buying any homeschooling books, there are some other things you need to work on first ...3 other things in fact!  In episode 23 of The Raising Mums Podcast, I discuss the 3 Qualities that Homeschool mums need to develop to homeschool well. In this Live Broadcast, I discuss:

Homeschooling children can present its own unique problems that only other homeschoolers get! Although the rewards are great, we home-educating families often hit "bumps in the road" that we need advice to rise above. In Episode 20 of Raising Mums, I answer questions some of the questions that other mothers and homeschooling families submitted on my Facebook and Instagram pages. This includes:

When it comes to screen time for children, parents are confused! What is the best thing to do? On the one-hand, we hear about the negative impact of technology on our children; on the other, we hear praise for the many educational resources online. What is the right thing to do? This blog-post contains affiliate links. For more information, see Disclaimer. In Episode 19 of Raising Mums, I present both the positive and negative arguements for children using screens, so that you can make an informed decision. I also share 8 ways that you can encourage your children to have a healthy relationship with technology. WATCH THIS VIDEO! Screen Time for Children As screen usage becomes more widespread amongst children. With it, we also see a widespread reduction in reading for pleasure, an increase in mental health issues, a reduction in time spent in physical activities, and less time talking to family members. However, if used intentionally, technology can can enrich you child's learning experience. If you want to know more, WATCH THE VIDEO ABOVE! So how do we find the balance? How can our children benefit from screens, whilst also being protected from the negative? Here are 8 ways to encourage a your children to have a healthy relationship with screens. 8 Ways to Reduce Screen Time for Children 1 -Talk to your kids Simply telling them that they can't have screen time because, "It's bad for you,' or worse, "Because I said so!" will only make children resentful towards you. Instead, explain to them your concerns and why you feel that they need to spend less time online or watching TV. If you involve them in the discussion and the decision making, and they will take ownership for these changes, making any transition easier for everyone. 2 - Set Boundaries As I mentioned in this week's episode of Raising Mums, it is so hard for adults to have self-control with their technology; and so expecting a child to exercise this kind of self-discipline is ridiculous. Instead, make it easier for them, by establishing boundaries around screen time. This might mean only allowing screens on certain days, or at certain times of the day. Look at your family's weekly schedule and mindfully think through - which are the best times for your children to use their technology? Sign Up to Hear about our Upcoming Homeschooling Courses! @import url(https://fonts.googleapis.com/css?family=Open+Sans:400,400italic,700,700italic); .ml-form-embedSubmitLoad{display:inline-block;width:20px;height:20px}.ml-form-embedSubmitLoad:after{content:" ";display:block;width:11px;height:11px;margin:1px;border-radius:50%;border:4px solid #fff;border-color:#fff #fff #fff transparent;animation:ml-form-embedSubmitLoad 1.2s linear infinite}@keyframes ml-form-embedSubmitLoad{0%{transform:rotate(0)}100%{transform:rotate(360deg)}}#mlb2-1752390.ml-form-embedContainer{box-sizing:border-box;display:table;height:99.99%;margin:0 auto;position:static;width:100%!important}#mlb2-1752390.ml-form-embedContainer button,#mlb2-1752390.ml-form-embedContainer h4,#mlb2-1752390.ml-form-embedContainer p,#mlb2-1752390.ml-form-embedContainer span{text-transform:none!important;letter-spacing:normal!important}#mlb2-1752390.ml-form-embedContainer .ml-form-embedWrapper{background-color:#f6f6f6;border-width:0;border-color:transparent;border-radius:4px;border-...

I know what you're thinking...Homeschool poetry? Really? Haven't I got enough to think about in my homeschool already, without adding poetry into the mix too?! I know! I get it! Many of you may even be thinking, "What is poetry even for?" Let me explain! In episode 18 of Raising Mums, we tackle:

Many women struggle through motherhood, consumed with feeling overwhelmed and stressed. Mum stress stops us enjoying motherhood to its fullest, and may even lead us to mistreat our loved ones. This blog-post contains affiliate links. For more information see Disclaimer. As new mums, we were filled with aspirations of creating a beautiful, peaceful and loved-filled atmosphere for our family; but instead, it is us, mums, who have become the biggest barrier to this dream. Stressed and overwhelmed, these emotions spill out onto our spouse and children too. We know that we can be better mums, but it's not working out that way in our lives. In reality, there will always be cause to be stressed. Whether it's a messy house, unruly children or family disputes, there is always something that could trigger negative emotions in you. Instead of wishing for a different life, a life free from diffulties and struggles, you could be happier if you learnt to cope better with stress. In episode 17 of Raising Mums, I give you the 3-steps you need to know to Deal with Mum Stress! If you feel overwhelmed or frazzled, these steps will help you to turn the situation around in the heat of the moment. To find out how to manage your stress as a stay-at-home mum, WATCH THIS VIDEO! 3 Steps to Manage Mum Stress You are not your thoughts! Distance yourself from your thoughts and recognise that your true essence is your soul, not the chatter that goes on in your mind. This will stop your negative emotions escalating.Practice gratitude. List at least 3 things you are grateful for. This will help you to turn the negative emotions into positive ones.Renew your intention. Remember your "why." This will help you to move forward, free from stress and renewed. These three steps will help you to gain "mental space." If this is not enough, try to create "physical space" too. This means leaving the situation that is causing you stress. Perhaps you need to leave the room, make some tea, or go into the garden. Use these techniques to manage your stress. It will help you to enjoy your children again, and thrive as a mother! Resources Mentioned in this Episode Thank you to our Sponsor! Thank you to WordUnited for sponsoring today's episode!  Make sure you check out their website, where home-educating parents can browse and filter resources by subjects and learning areas! Explore their resources for children with special needs, including autism and dyslexia. Their website is super easy to navigate, allowing you to browse the specific area of learning for each subject, e.g. under numeracy, you can browse for resources in multiplication, fractions, telling the time, money etc. And check out their Free Resources Hub while you're there! Home educators can receive 10% off every time they shop using the DISCOUNT CODE wu4homeed. Isn't that incredible?! Raising Mums is a weekly broadcast that streams LIVE on my Facebook and Instagram page every Sunday at 10am GMT! In Next Week's Episode, on Sunday 2nd February 2020, we'll be talking about: How to Add Poetry and Song into your Homeschool! I'm so excited to talk about this topic!

I've just had a baby, so I know how hard it can be to homeschool during pregnancy! As if homeschooling wasn't challenging enough; and then add in nausea, exhaustion and the mood swings (oh boy those mood swings!) and it can seem almost impossible. This blog-post contains affiliate links. For more information, please see Disclaimer. But my experience with four pregnancies has taught me some "hacks" that can sustain your homeschool during pregnancy, ensuring that your children's education doesn't suffer and neither do you! In Episode 16 of the Raising Mums, I share some amazing ideas will maintain the momentum in your children's learning experience, whilst being easy and gentle on mum (that's you!); and isn't that what every pregnant mum needs?! Whether you're pregnant now, or worried about how having more children will impact on your homeschool, I'm speaking to you in this episode... WATCH THIS VIDEO! Prioritise your Health in Pregnancy Remember, there is no homeschool without a homeschool mum! If you don't take care of yourself during this time, there may be no homeschool to come back to after the pregnancy is over. It may be necessary to rest during pregnancy, or take some time off from homeschooling, to maintain your own health and wellness...and that's ok! Get more Homeschool bang for your buck! Incorporate different subjects into one lesson. What does that mean? Let me explain! For example after reading a work of literature, have your child: Write out a passage for hand-writingPractice spelling some of the words Learn new vocabulary from the passageNarrate what they just heard for English compositionWriting down their narration will also teach spelling and grammar tooHave them read the next page for reading practiceChoose a book that is set in a historical time period to include History Perhaps there is a way to involve Science or Maths into the lesson too! Maybe you can find a way to bring maths into a science lesson, or maybe even English or History! This doesn't mean creating complicated unit-studies, but just using what you already have planned and see if your children can learn anything more from it! Simplify homeschooling when pregnant! Unless it brings you joy, cut back on complicated art projects, hands-on activities or field trips. Instead, use resources that give you "more bang for your buck!" (see explanation above). Use Open and Go Homeschool Curricula Open-and-go curricula are generally not something I would use. They do not fit well with the Charlotte Mason philosophy of education, however for those really hard days (or weeks) during pregnancy, open-and-go curricula are a life-saver! All that is required is to open the book or login into the online programme, and work through the next lesson. Here are a few of my favourites: Pandia Press - History and Science curriculaMystery Science - Science lessons delivered through videos onlineScholastic Maths - Maths Practice BooksCGP Study and Practice Books - Maths, English and Science books for every age.Reading Eggs - Online reading programme for children aged 2-11. 30-Day FREE Trial! Don't forget AUDIOBOOKS!

The past year has lead to some great discoveries! Some of these homeschool resources were a part of our plan, whilst others were unexpected pleasures! This blog-post contains affiliate links. For more information, please see Disclaimer. In Episode fifteen of the Raising Mums podcast, I share some of our favourite homeschool resources of the past year. WATCH THIS VIDEO! Favourite Homeschool Resources Here are a list of all the homeschool resources mentioned in the video: Homeschool Curricula Living Science Curriculum from Sabbath Mood Homeschool (spine text Find the Constellations by H.A.Rey)Picture Study guides from A Humble Place (See How to Teach Picture Study HERE)Paper Sloyd: A Handbook for Primary Grades Audio Books Audiobooks by Audible - Get your First Book FREE! Islamic Audio Series by The Quantum Chronicles - Use the DISCOUNT CODE: OMHomeschool15 for 15% OFF! Books Consider This by Karen GlassIn Vital Harmony by Karen GlassGaudy Night by Dorothy Sayers Podcasts The Big Life Kids Podcast - Teaching a Growth Mindset to kidsThe Literary Life with Angeline Stanford and Cindy RollinsA Delectable Education - Charlotte Mason Philosophy explainedSchole Sisters with Misty Winkler, Pam Barnhill and Brandy Vencel Thank you to our Sponsor A BIG THANK YOU to our sponsor, WordUnited! The one-stop destination for 1000s of fun learning resources, including hard-to-find resources, books and educational toys for children from birth to 11 years old. WordUnited is the fastest growing educational toys and books supplier in the UK. Delivery is fast and customers can receive free delivery over £40, free gift wrapping and even free batteries if requested. I’ll be back LIVE again next week, Sunday 19th January 2020 at 10am GMT, with another episode of Raising Mums on my Facebook and Instagram accounts insha’Allah. Next week we'll be discussing... Homeschooling during Pregnancy! I hope I'll see you there! Peace and Love, @import url(https://fonts.googleapis.com/css?family=Open+Sans:400,400italic,700,700italic); .ml-form-embedSubmitLoad{display:inline-block;width:20px;height:20px}.ml-form-embedSubmitLoad:after{content:" ";display:block;width:11px;height:11px;margin:1px;border-radius:50%;border:4px solid #fff;border-color:#fff #fff #fff transparent;animation:ml-form-embedSubmitLoad 1.2s linear infinite}@keyframes ml-form-embedSubmitLoad{0%{transform:rotate(0)}100%{transform:rotate(360deg)}}#mlb2-1177248.ml-form-embedContainer{box-sizing:border-box;display:table;height:99.99%;margin:0 auto;position:static;width:100%!important}#mlb2-1177248.ml-form-embedContainer button,#mlb2-1177248.ml-form-embedContainer h4,#mlb2-1177248.ml-form-embedContainer p,#mlb2-1177248.ml-form-embedContainer span{text-transform:none!important;letter-spacing:normal!important}#mlb2-1177248.ml-form-embedContainer .ml-form-embedWrapper{background-color:#f6f6f6;border-width:0;border-color:transparent;border-radius:4px;border-style:solid;box-sizing:border-box;display:inline-block!

It can be disappointing, maybe even heart-breaking, when your child won't read. Many families have at least one reluctant reader who just doesn't enjoy reading. But don't worry, there are many ways you can encourage your child to read at home, and enjoy it! This blog-post contains affiliate links. Please see the Disclaimer for more information. Children who read do better at school , opens up world of opportunities There are many little ways to enlarge your world.  Love of books is the best of all.” – Jacqueline Kennedy In Episode fourteen of the Raising Mums podcast, I discuss a variety of different ways you can encourage your reluctant reader to start reading! WATCH THIS VIDEO! 13 ways to Encourage the Reluctant Reader The key, is to focus on the experience. Make reading a fun activity!Children should feel loved and safe, not judged or stressed. Here are a feel ideas of ways you can cultivate a love of reading in your reluctant readers: Read aloud - Keep on reading aloud even after children can read themselves.Use Audiobooks - Audible, Librivox, Take it in turns to read a sentence/page/chapterChose funny books, mystery books, graphic novels, poems, joke books or magazines and comics, or non-fiction. (See book list below)Take a closer look - Illustrated, fontUse eBooks - Kindle, ManyBooks, Project Gutenberg, Oxford OwlFind a purpose in reading - Topic they love, something they're learning about, a place they've visited, or an audiobook they've listened to.Add in a hands-on activity or a book-related trip.Collect the Series - Get them hooked on a series of books. (See booklist below.)Be the example - Let your children see you readTweet/Email an author!Create a Book Club with friendsAsk them to read bedtime story to siblings If you can't remember all of that, don't worry! I've created a FREE CHECKLIST for you. Download it onto your phone, or print it out for your reference! To get your download your FREE CHECKLIST, just CLICK ON THE LINK BELOW: Encourage-Reluctant-Readers-CHECKLISTDownload Books for Reluctant Readers Magic treehouse Dinosaur Cove Ultimate Football Heroes I Survived Doctor Dolittle The Wonderful Wizard of Oz Alice's Adventures in Wonderland “If you are going to get anywhere in life you have to read a lot of books.” - Roald Dahl You don't need to try all of these ideas or buy all of these books! Just pick one of two that you think might work for your children and give it a go! Next week's episode of Raising Mums, on 12th January 2020, I'll be sharing My Favourite Homeschool Finds of 2019. As we're going on a family holiday, that episode will be pre-recorded and published on my Youtube channel and as Podcast. There will be no LIVE broadcast that week. But I'll be back LIVE again the following week, Sunday 19th January 2020 at 10am GMT, with another episode of Raising Mums on my Facebook and Instagram accounts insha'Allah. I look forward to seeing you there! Peace and Love, @import url(https://fonts.

Using a morning basket can simplify your homeschool, whilst at the same time adding an abundance of riches to your children's education. Morning baskets, filled with living books, add depth and meaning to your homeschool days in a way that is easy for you to implement. There are no faddish curriculum or clever gimmicks here! Just a basket filled with beautiful books to nourish your children. This blog-post includes affiliate links. Please see the Disclaimer for more information. Morning Basket in your Homeschool In episode number 13 of the Raising Mums podcast, I explain: What is a Morning Basket?Why is it such an effective teaching method?How do we use the morning basket?What shall I put in mine?How can a morning basket simplify our homeschool? To find out more, WATCH THIS VIDEO! LINKS MENTIONS Raising Mums Podcast - Listen to these LIVE broadcasts when you're on the go! Run Your Home Like a BOSS! - Time Management For Mums Quran (English Translation) - Read just a few ayah each day. Primary Language Lessons - Used for poetry memorisation and English curriculum. All the Silver Pennies - Collection of Children's Poetry Robin Hood - Our favourite book this year! For children aged 7+. (Disclaimer. Some scenes mention drinking and mild romance) Little House - Wonderful picture book for all the family. Read Aloud Revival - Book lists galore! Ambleside Online - Extensive lists of living books, free Charlotte Mason homeschool curriculum, teacher resources. I'll be back again next Sunday, 5th January, at 10am GMT, LIVE on FACEBOOK and INSTAGRAM, talking about: Encouraging the Reluctant Reader! I hope I'll see you all there! Thanks for stopping by. Peace and Love, @import url(https://fonts.googleapis.com/css?family=Open+Sans:400,400italic,700,700italic); /* LOADER */ .ml-form-embedSubmitLoad { display: inline-block; width: 20px; height: 20px; } .ml-form-embedSubmitLoad:after { content: " "; display: block; width: 11px; height: 11px; margin: 1px; border-radius: 50%; border: 4px solid #fff; border-color: #ffffff #ffffff #ffffff transparent; animation: ml-form-embedSubmitLoad 1.2s linear infinite; } @keyframes ml-form-embedSubmitLoad { 0% { transform: rotate(0deg); } 100% { transform: rotate(360deg); } } #mlb2-1177248.ml-form-embedContainer { box-sizing: border-box; display: table; height: 99.99%; margin: 0 auto; position: static; width: 100% !important; } #mlb2-1177248.ml-form-embedContainer h4, #mlb2-1177248.ml-form-embedContainer p, #mlb2-1177248.ml-form-embedContainer span, #mlb2-1177248.ml-form-embedContainer button { text-transform: none !important; letter-spacing: normal !important; } #mlb2-1177248.ml-form-embedContainer .ml-form-embedWrapper { background-color: #f6f6f6;

Homeschooling requires a lot of motivation. Whether it's just getting up early to start school, preparing lessons, or dealing with the ever changing emotions of your children; you need to stay motivated when you homeschool! In the latest episode of Raising Mums I share the reasons why homeschoolers need sustained motivation. I also share with you ways to generate and protect your existing motivation. Raising Mums is a weekly broadcast that streams LIVE from our Facebook an  Instagram pages. You can also watch it on YouTube or listen as Podcast when you're on the go! In this week's broadcast you will find out how to stay motivated when homeschooling gets tough.  Learn about how you can get motivated and why learning this skill vital for every homeschooling parent.  Watch this video! Stay Motivated when you Homeschool In this video, I discussed how through ambition, belief and action, you can generate sustained motivation in your homeschool! Maintaining high levels of motivation matters because: - With sustained motivation you can achieve anything  - With sustained motivation you can push through anything  - And with sustained motivation you can keep going when times get tough Insha'Allah  Sustained motivation from you leads to more freedom, more achievement, and more joy for your family. My "high-tech" prop from the broadcast! If you're struggling to understand, go back and watch the video for a full explanation to learn how to stay motivated in your homeschool. Links Mentioned:

One of the most common questions I am asked online, and in my real-life, is why we chose to homeschool. Why do we do home educate our children? In the latest episode of Raising Mums I share the TWO reasons my family homeschool. Raising Mums is a weekly broadcast that streams LIVE from our Facebook an Instagram pages. This week hundreds of you watched and joined in the conversation, discussing why we homeschool our children! If you want to find out the TWO reasons why we homeschool... WATCH THIS VIDEO: The TWO Reasons why we homeschool are: It enables us to provide our children with a true education. Education is the ordering of a child's affection - meaning that they love that with is good, and hate that which is bad. Educating our children at homes helps us to ensure that this will be the focus of their education. I Love it! A successful homeschool depends upon the happiness and contentment of the mother (assuming she is the primary educator). Make sure you do what you need to do to find joy in your homeschool day, and your children will reap the benefits. If you want to know more, make sure you go back and WATCH THE VIDEO! So tell me, why do YOU homeschool? What reasons drove you to make the big decision to educate your children or home? Why are consdering homeschooling for your children? Let's chat in the comments below! If you enjoyed this episode of Raising Mums, I think you'll love “Sustainable Homeschooling | Securing your homeschool for the future,”-  CLICK HERE Thank you for stopping by. I’m so grateful to have you here.  If you have any questions, pop them for me in the comments below.  You can also find me on Facebook, Instagram and Pinterest.  Peace and Love, @import url(https://fonts.googleapis.com/css?family=Open+Sans:400,400italic,700,700italic); /* LOADER */ .ml-form-embedSubmitLoad { display: inline-block; width: 20px; height: 20px; } .ml-form-embedSubmitLoad:after { content: " "; display: block; width: 11px; height: 11px; margin: 1px; border-radius: 50%; border: 4px solid #fff; border-color: #ffffff #ffffff #ffffff transparent; animation: ml-form-embedSubmitLoad 1.2s linear infinite; } @keyframes ml-form-embedSubmitLoad { 0% { transform: rotate(0deg); } 100% { transform: rotate(360deg); } } #mlb2-1177248.ml-form-embedContainer { box-sizing: border-box; display: table; height: 99.99%; margin: 0 auto; position: static; width: 100% !important; } #mlb2-1177248.ml-form-embedContainer h4, #mlb2-1177248.ml-form-embedContainer p, #mlb2-1177248.ml-form-embedContainer span, #mlb2-1177248.ml-form-embedContainer button { text-transform: none !important; letter-spacing: normal !important; } #mlb2-1177248.ml-form-embedContainer .ml-form-embedWrapper { background-color: #f6f6f6; border-width: 0px; border-color: transparent;

This week, I was on the Our Muslim Homeschool Facebook and Instagram page answering your questions LIVE! I answer questions about: Daily RoutinesHealthy meal ideasAfter school activities at homeTeaching children about the Islamic HerosCoping with messFeeling overwhelmed This blogpost contains affiliate links. Please see disclaimer for more information. Big Announcement In this LIVE broadcast, I also made a BIG ANNOUNCEMENT. If you don't want to spoil the suprise, stop scrolling and watch the video now! So, here's the news.... Firstly, these LIVE weekly shows have been given a new name, "Raising Mums". I chose this name as it reflected my ambition for this show.... A live weekly broadcast that inspires mums to live with purpose and intention, to raise their children mindfully, and empowers mothers everywhere to own their lives and to thrive doing it!Dr Gemma Elizabeth - Raising Mums And even BIGGER NEWS!....you can now listen to Raising Mums as a podcast! Listen to the New Podcast: Raising Mums! Podcast Launch Yes, that's right! Wherever you listen to your podcasts, you can head over there now, and Subscribe to Raising Mums! You can listen to these broadcasts whilst you're commuting to work, cleaning the house, working out, or driving the car! The great thing about podcasts, is that you can "grow on the go", and learning whilst doing other things! Perfect for busy mums...right?!?! Please had over to iTunes, Apple podcasts and Spotify, and leave a review for "Raising Mums" so other mums, like you, can find it! You can also simply play the podcast directly from my website! Try it now... And as always, you can watch the replay of this LIVE broadcast on Youtube. Just click on the link below! Watch this Video! Homeschool Resources Mentioned Subscribe to "Raising Mums" on iTunes Read Aloud Family Ayat Jamilah Mirage audiobooks Ghazali Children Al Ghazali by Demi How to run your home like a boss Part 1 How to run your home like a boss- Part 2 Meal planning app - 30 Day FREE Trial Add me as a friend on Plan to Eat using email: Ourmuslimhomeschool@gmail.com If you missed last week's video: Run your home like a BOSS! - Part 2 just CLICK HERE! This episode marks the end of Season 1 of Raising Mums. It's been an incredible few months, and I'm so grateful for all the lessons I've learnt during this time and the people I've come to know through it. I'll be back Sunday 24th March 2019 at 10am GMT on Facebook and Instagram LIVE for the launch of Season 2. insha'Allah I've got some great content planned for you! I hope I'll see you then! Peace and Love, Dr Gemma Elizabeth @import url(https://fonts.googleapis.com/css?family=Open+Sans:400,400italic,700,700italic); /* LOADER */ .ml-form-embedSubmitLoad { display: inline-block; width: 20px;