Help!!

This week was a tough week for Kate. Math isn't her favorite subject and as much as I want to keep avoiding the lessons, I know the material has to be taught. So what's a parent to do when it seems progress is impossible? First of all, remember that not every day is a good day. Even the best college professors at Harvard have had days that feel unsuccessful.

Not many of my friends and colleagues home school their kids so it’s hard for me to express my feelings to them. They just simply don’t understand. My husband suggested I get connected to a support group. I remember hearing about these groups during a homeschooling convention but didn’t put much thought into it. Actually, I thought the idea was silly. I was so busy with working part time, managing a household/teaching that it just seemed like a waste of time. But honestly, I’m glad I gave it a try. To my surprise there are many organizations out there where the people are helpful and informative and were able to relate to what I was going through. I’ve made a lot of friends who help me stay grounded during stressful times such as these. We meet at least once a week to recuperate and share the best and worst moments of our week. Here is a link to some of the support groups in New Jersey. The hardest part is finding time for the initial call or visit. Get connected, you won’t regret it.

Support groups in NJ http://www.homeschoolcentral.com/support/new_jersey_homeschool.htm

For those reading from a different state, feel free to share the state you’re located in and I’ll be happy to provide support groups in your area.