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Working and Homeschooling: Finding the Balance

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Caitlin Fitzpatrick Curley

Cait is a school psychologist, mom to three amazing children, and an unexpected homeschooler. She loves nature, good books, board games, strong coffee, and dancing in her kitchen. Cait believes homeschooling *can* be almost all fun and games!

Cait co-hosts The Homeschool Sisters Podcast and is co-founder of Raising Poppies, a community for parents of gifted and twice-exceptional children. Cait is also founder of the Family Book Club at My Little Poppies, a fantastic community of book-loving parents and the Gameschool Community at My Little Poppies, a vibrant community of gameschoolers.

Cait is a contributing writer for Simple Homeschool. Her work has also appeared on The Huffington Post, The Mighty, Scary Mommy, GeekMom, and many others. You can find her on Facebook, Pinterest, Twitter, Instagram
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Latest posts by Caitlin Fitzpatrick Curley (see all)

  • 5 Awesome Ways to Use Spielgaben in Your Homeschool - February 17, 2019
  • Secrets of the Sea is Perfect for Little Scientists - February 14, 2019
  • WaveBreaker: Dive Into Fun with this Classic One-Player Game! - January 31, 2019

Working and homeschooling require a delicate balance. Or, does it? Is there such a thing as true balance when it comes to this homeschooling gig? Working and Homeschooling: Finding the Balance   Cait and Kara chat with Alicia Hutchinson, founder of the Learning Well Community, about working and homeschooling Are you a blogger, or working mama?…

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Homeschooling: A Reflection on the Journey

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Caitlin Fitzpatrick Curley

Cait is a school psychologist, mom to three amazing children, and an unexpected homeschooler. She loves nature, good books, board games, strong coffee, and dancing in her kitchen. Cait believes homeschooling *can* be almost all fun and games!

Cait co-hosts The Homeschool Sisters Podcast and is co-founder of Raising Poppies, a community for parents of gifted and twice-exceptional children. Cait is also founder of the Family Book Club at My Little Poppies, a fantastic community of book-loving parents and the Gameschool Community at My Little Poppies, a vibrant community of gameschoolers.

Cait is a contributing writer for Simple Homeschool. Her work has also appeared on The Huffington Post, The Mighty, Scary Mommy, GeekMom, and many others. You can find her on Facebook, Pinterest, Twitter, Instagram
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Latest posts by Caitlin Fitzpatrick Curley (see all)

  • 5 Awesome Ways to Use Spielgaben in Your Homeschool - February 17, 2019
  • Secrets of the Sea is Perfect for Little Scientists - February 14, 2019
  • WaveBreaker: Dive Into Fun with this Classic One-Player Game! - January 31, 2019

I thought it would be fun to post about a homeschooling reflection today. Recently, Kara and I took a trip down memory lane together. We chatted about why we started homeschooling and when, and then we talked about all those things we’d do differently if we could go back in time. Homeschooling: A Reflection on…

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Answering Your Homeschool Questions 

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Caitlin Fitzpatrick Curley

Cait is a school psychologist, mom to three amazing children, and an unexpected homeschooler. She loves nature, good books, board games, strong coffee, and dancing in her kitchen. Cait believes homeschooling *can* be almost all fun and games!

Cait co-hosts The Homeschool Sisters Podcast and is co-founder of Raising Poppies, a community for parents of gifted and twice-exceptional children. Cait is also founder of the Family Book Club at My Little Poppies, a fantastic community of book-loving parents and the Gameschool Community at My Little Poppies, a vibrant community of gameschoolers.

Cait is a contributing writer for Simple Homeschool. Her work has also appeared on The Huffington Post, The Mighty, Scary Mommy, GeekMom, and many others. You can find her on Facebook, Pinterest, Twitter, Instagram
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Latest posts by Caitlin Fitzpatrick Curley (see all)

  • 5 Awesome Ways to Use Spielgaben in Your Homeschool - February 17, 2019
  • Secrets of the Sea is Perfect for Little Scientists - February 14, 2019
  • WaveBreaker: Dive Into Fun with this Classic One-Player Game! - January 31, 2019

The Homeschool Sisters receive so many fantastic questions from listeners. Today, we’re answering your homeschool questions … including our favorite tea flavors! Answering Your Homeschool Questions  The Homeschool Sisters are answering your homeschool questions In this episode, Cait and Kara are answering your homeschool questions. It’s mostly a homeschool husband themed episode- will homeschooling destroy your…

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Homeschooling: Trying to Get Back Into the Swing of Things

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Caitlin Fitzpatrick Curley

Cait is a school psychologist, mom to three amazing children, and an unexpected homeschooler. She loves nature, good books, board games, strong coffee, and dancing in her kitchen. Cait believes homeschooling *can* be almost all fun and games!

Cait co-hosts The Homeschool Sisters Podcast and is co-founder of Raising Poppies, a community for parents of gifted and twice-exceptional children. Cait is also founder of the Family Book Club at My Little Poppies, a fantastic community of book-loving parents and the Gameschool Community at My Little Poppies, a vibrant community of gameschoolers.

Cait is a contributing writer for Simple Homeschool. Her work has also appeared on The Huffington Post, The Mighty, Scary Mommy, GeekMom, and many others. You can find her on Facebook, Pinterest, Twitter, Instagram
and G+.
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Latest posts by Caitlin Fitzpatrick Curley (see all)

  • 5 Awesome Ways to Use Spielgaben in Your Homeschool - February 17, 2019
  • Secrets of the Sea is Perfect for Little Scientists - February 14, 2019
  • WaveBreaker: Dive Into Fun with this Classic One-Player Game! - January 31, 2019

Are you trying to get back into the swing of things in your homeschool? It can be tough to come back, whether it is from a school vacation, trip, holiday, or slew of sick days. Today, I’m sharing tips and tricks for getting your homeschool back on track… with help from Kara, of course! Homeschooling:…

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Your Homeschool Questions Answered

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Caitlin Fitzpatrick Curley

Cait is a school psychologist, mom to three amazing children, and an unexpected homeschooler. She loves nature, good books, board games, strong coffee, and dancing in her kitchen. Cait believes homeschooling *can* be almost all fun and games!

Cait co-hosts The Homeschool Sisters Podcast and is co-founder of Raising Poppies, a community for parents of gifted and twice-exceptional children. Cait is also founder of the Family Book Club at My Little Poppies, a fantastic community of book-loving parents and the Gameschool Community at My Little Poppies, a vibrant community of gameschoolers.

Cait is a contributing writer for Simple Homeschool. Her work has also appeared on The Huffington Post, The Mighty, Scary Mommy, GeekMom, and many others. You can find her on Facebook, Pinterest, Twitter, Instagram
and G+.
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Latest posts by Caitlin Fitzpatrick Curley (see all)

  • 5 Awesome Ways to Use Spielgaben in Your Homeschool - February 17, 2019
  • Secrets of the Sea is Perfect for Little Scientists - February 14, 2019
  • WaveBreaker: Dive Into Fun with this Classic One-Player Game! - January 31, 2019

The Homeschool Sisters receive so many fantastic questions from listeners. Today, I’m sharing part one of those questions… and our answers! Plus, some helpful links to resources in case you have more questions. Your Homeschool Questions Answered Your homeschool questions answered by The Homeschool Sisters In this episode, the sisters are answering YOUR questions! Cait…

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Strengths and Weaknesses and Homeschooling

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A Strengths and Weaknesses Approach to Homeschooling | My Little Poppies
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Caitlin Fitzpatrick Curley

Cait is a school psychologist, mom to three amazing children, and an unexpected homeschooler. She loves nature, good books, board games, strong coffee, and dancing in her kitchen. Cait believes homeschooling *can* be almost all fun and games!

Cait co-hosts The Homeschool Sisters Podcast and is co-founder of Raising Poppies, a community for parents of gifted and twice-exceptional children. Cait is also founder of the Family Book Club at My Little Poppies, a fantastic community of book-loving parents and the Gameschool Community at My Little Poppies, a vibrant community of gameschoolers.

Cait is a contributing writer for Simple Homeschool. Her work has also appeared on The Huffington Post, The Mighty, Scary Mommy, GeekMom, and many others. You can find her on Facebook, Pinterest, Twitter, Instagram
and G+.
Follow Cait

Latest posts by Caitlin Fitzpatrick Curley (see all)

  • 5 Awesome Ways to Use Spielgaben in Your Homeschool - February 17, 2019
  • Secrets of the Sea is Perfect for Little Scientists - February 14, 2019
  • WaveBreaker: Dive Into Fun with this Classic One-Player Game! - January 31, 2019

  Everyone has unique strengths and weaknesses. We all have some things that we are really good at, and some things that at which we fail miserably. This isn’t news. We all know this… and yet, when it comes to homeschooling, we can get caught up in that “grade level” trap.  A Strengths and Weaknesses Approach…

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poppies Hi, all! I'm Cait. I'm a school psychologist, mom to three amazing children... and unexpected homeschooler. Our days are filled with delicious books, incredible games, and a patchwork of creative resources. I truly believe homeschooling CAN be almost all fun and games!
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