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By the Skin of Your Teeth

So, you have found yourself living a life you had not planned on, or you didn't want, or think you could even survive. Summer is here, and many of us are looking at an empty calendar. Maybe you were hoping that once things had settled down, the kids could go back to school and you could resume your life. But during the lock down, you may have started to wonder: Is this what homeschooling is really like? Is the stuff I have been helping the kids with what I want for them? Is there a better way? Could I actually homeschool my kids myself?? And with the CDC and state education departments talking about mandating masks (or worse) for all kids, the homeschooling gig is looking more and more attractive. But where to start? It's all so overwhelming! Of course it is. You were thrown to the wolves with no prep or experience. You really had no choice. And for that, I am truly sorry. I love homeschooling, but it was MY choice; no one person or situation forced me into it. But it