As we scroll through FB or IG, we are usually seeing the highlight reels of peoples lives. We are seeing the smiling faces, the perfectly cleaned homes and wet, sloppy kisses of cute puppies and loving brothers and sisters. This isn’t always the reality of life though.

As moms, we have the days of self-doubt, “Should I really be homeschooling my kids, are they getting what they need?” “Am I smart enough to do this?” “Am I screwing them up for the rest of their life and they will need to live with me because they can’t get a job to support themselves?” (ok maybe the last one is just us…)

We want to put your mind at ease. Your children will learn and grow under your guidance and it will be fulfilling for you and them because you have chosen this lifestyle out of zeal and diligence. There is not a homeschool mom out there that is homeschooling for purely selfish reasons. We do it because we have a true passion to better our children’s lives, to spend more time with them and to give them a specialized education that we know will benefit them.

There is another side of the story that most people do not like to talk about. Those stories where mothers neglect their children, the children are subjected to scenes that are unimaginable but you know what? Some of those children rise through the ashes and become wonderful and productive adults too. We do not wish this path on anyone else but share this to show that not all the glory or blame will forever be set on your shoulders.

You are a good mama. Do you make mistakes? Yes, because you are human. Each day or even each moment, you try to put the right foot forward. You say, "I'm sorry." Ask for a do-over. Hug and kiss your children. You can have a read-in or just smile and say, "I love you." That is the true beginning of a good day and a life worth living together. What is your go-to way to help remind yourself of WHY you choose to homeschool?