Melissa Barreto

In a world where information, opinions and agendas are everywhere, how do we support our children in navigating their education with an attentive mind and deep understanding?

One of the most interesting things about planning for our children’s future is that there isn’t any sure way of knowing what to prepare for. We cannot see the future or what it will hold, therefore, it is impossible to know which career path will be the best choice for our children.

When I first decided to homeschool, my oldest child was just four years old. His younger brother was a two and a half year old toddler.

When I think of skills that are important for life, communication is at the front of the line. I don’t just mean knowing how to string letters together to make words or even knowing how to spell those words correctly, though both of these definitely have their place and value.

When I was a kid, I imagined having lots of different careers.

A boy holds a hand mirror up to his face to see a large, shining zit smiling back at him from his forehead. A second boy looks confused as he questions his body shape in comparison with the male bodies he sees in movies and magazines.

I started following Nedra Glover Tawwab, MSW, LCSW, on Instagram nearly a year ago. Her content, simply crafted, clearly explained, and deeply impactful, hit a chord with me. It turns out it also resonates with 1.5 million other people who follow her (even Oprah Winfrey!).