Homeschooling socialisation is one of the most common comments or questions parents receive. Almost every argument involving homeschooling revolves around this: "Homeschooled children don't get enough socialisation.".  Nobody ever worries about whether our children will get a good education at home, but we hear a lot about children needing school for socialisation. It is a well-known fact that homeschoolers have been subjected to the socialisation argument for quite some time, but what is the reality in relation to homeschooling socialisation? In Episode 93 of the Raising Mums podcast, I discuss homeschooling socialisation. Homeschooling and Socialisation References: The Prophet ﷺ was reported to have said, "I have been sent to perfect good character." [al-Muwaṭṭa’ 1614, Sahih]The Prophet ﷺ was reported to have said, “A man follows the religion of his friend; so each one should consider whom he makes his friend” [Abu Dawud]"He who walks with the wise grows wise, but a companion of fools suffers harm." [Proverbs, 13:20] Study by Shyers, Hedin, Montgomery et al. showed a significant advantage seen in homeschooled kids, with regards to their social development.Thomas Smedley (1992), in a controlled study, found that "...home educated in this sample were significantly better socialized and more mature than those in public school." Related: Start Your Homeschool Strong BOOTCAMP! Here: https://launchyourhomeschool.thinkific.com/courses/start-your-homeschool-strong Related: Dealing with Naysayers | Home Education Here:https://ourmuslimhomeschool.com/2021/07/how-to-homeschool-successfully-ten-tips-from-the-heart.html Related: Can I Homeschool if I’m NOT a Teacher? Here:https://ourmuslimhomeschool.com/2021/07/can-i-homeschool-if-im-not-a-teacher.html Enough to Homeschool Enough to Homeschool is a 5-day virtual workshop with Dr. Gemma, for the mother who is ready to feel like a homeschooler. Unlock your confidence and step into your role as a home educator! The Enough to Homeschool 5-day workshop will take place 10-14th October 2022. JOIN ENOUGH TO HOMESCHOOL:- http://enoughtohomeschool.com

When homeschooling you have the best intentions, but sometimes you wonder if you’re going to make it. Does your homeschool have a chance of success? How are you going to make it work, or even if you will fail? You know how homeschooling benefits your kids and provides them with an excellent education. You’ve found advice on choosing curriculum, learning styles, methods of homeschooling, and setting up a schedule. But have you ever been told what personal qualities YOU NEED to succeed? In Episode 92 of the Raising Mums podcast, I share how to successfully homeschool. Homeschooling Resources Related: Start Your Homeschool Strong BOOTCAMP! https://launchyourhomeschool.thinkific.com/courses/start-your-homeschool-strong Related: How to Homeschool Successfully | Ten Tips from the Heart : https://ourmuslimhomeschool.com/2021/07/how-to-homeschool-successfully-ten-tips-from-the-heart.html Related: Should I Start Homeschooling | Am I failing my kids? https://ourmuslimhomeschool.com/2021/07/should-i-start-homeschooling-am-i-failing-my-kids.html Enough to Homeschool Enough to Homeschool is a 5-day virtual workshop with Dr. Gemma, for the mother who is ready to feel like a homeschooler. Homeschooling success depends on the mother's emotional regulation. The curriculum she picks, her daily routine, and her knowledge of education are helpful. But, if she cannot see through the fog of her emotions, she will not be able to see the truth of what her children need, how to best educate them, and will struggle to enjoy the privilege that is home education. Unlock your confidence and step into your role as a home educator! The Enough to Homeschool 5-day workshop will take place 10-14th October 2022. JOIN ENOUGH TO HOMESCHOOL:- http://enoughtohomeschool.com

We are experiencing a terrible economic downturn, which can affect the homeschool budget. Homeschooling can cost as much or as little as you want it to. When you’re first starting out, you may spend a bit more on supplies than you will in subsequent years. The cost of homeschooling is different for every family, it can add up quickly especially if you have multiple children, but it is possible to homeschool during the recession. With homeschool budgeting, careful planning, and a positive attitude, you can give your child a quality education without breaking the bank.   In Episode 91 of the Raising Mums podcast, I share how you can homeschool on a budget especially when times are difficult. WATCH THE VIDEO HERE: 👉 https://youtu.be/R40fKBgmEJY https://youtu.be/R40fKBgmEJY Related: How much does Homeschooling Cost?Here:https://ourmuslimhomeschool.com/2020/11/how-much-does-homeschooling-cost.html Related: Be a Homeschool Planner! |The Benefits of Planning Annually Here:https://ourmuslimhomeschool.com/2019/03/homeschool-planner-benefits.html Enough to Homeschool Enough to Homeschool is a 5-day Virtual Mini-course with Dr. Gemma, for the mother who is ready to feel like a homeschooler. Unlock your confidence and step into your role as a home educator! The Enough to Homeschool 5-day Mini-Course will take place 10-14th October 2022. JOIN ENOUGH TO HOMESCHOOL:- Http://EnoughToHomeschool.com

Although you know exactly what you should be doing at a particular moment, on a specific day of your homeschool, do you still struggle to accomplish it? There are times when even the best-laid homeschool plans don't work out. When this happens, it can leave you feeling stressed and anxious. All of us have done it. Despite creating seemingly perfect plans, they get discarded after a few weeks. How come we spend so much time creating plans and then have trouble sticking to our homeschool plans? In Episode 90 of the Raising Mums podcast, I share how you can stick to your homeschool plans. Points to be taken away:- The initial period requires some experimentation and time to figure things out. It's ok if you don't get it right the first time!Are you being over ambitious or unrealistic considering the season of life you find yourself inDo you tell yourself you never follow through on things? Do you tell other people you can't stick to plans? If you want to, you'll need to change that part of your identity! Related: Start Your Homeschool Strong BOOTCAMP! Here: https://launchyourhomeschool.thinkific.com/courses/start-your-homeschool-strong Related: The Easiest Way | Homeschool Planning Here:https://ourmuslimhomeschool.com/2022/08/the-easiest-way-homeschool-planning.html Related: Summer Homeschool Planning – What should we do over the summer?Here:https://ourmuslimhomeschool.com/2021/07/summer-homeschool-planning.html Enough to Homeschool Enough to Homeschool is a 5-day virtual workshop with Dr. Gemma, for the mother who is ready to feel like a homeschooler. Unlock your confidence and step into your role as a home educator! The Enough to Homeschool 5-day workshop will take place 10-14th October 2022. JOIN ENOUGH TO HOMESCHOOL:- http://enoughtohomeschool.com

Play-based learning is so much more than just having fun for children; it is also a great way for them to learn. During childhood, play plays a significant role in the development and health of children and their long-term success in learning and life. It is through play that competence is built in many domains. As children play, they are able to address social problems, solve problems solve and invent scenes and stories. Pey Abdulwahid speaks about the importance of preserving play and wonder in childhood and gives advice to mothers who want to give their children more freedom when playing. In Episode 89 of the Raising Mums podcast, I talk to Pey Abdulwahid about play-based learning. Pey is a mum of 3 little kids (5 and under). She is interested in psychology, neuroscience and anything parenting and early childhood development, and of course, Islam. She likes to wrap gifts, cut, doodle, and do anything crafty and she also loves going to the beach and swimming. Connect with Pey on her Instagram page: https://www.instagram.com/mamapey_plays/ Other Homeschooling Resources Mentioned: (Affiliate links included) Launch Your Homeschool: http://launchyourhomeschool.thinkific.com/ 1000 Hours Outside: https://www.1000hoursoutside.com Balanced and Barefoot: https://amzn.to/3dURZvZ (UK) https://amzn.to/3PO7pPZ (USA) Raising Mums Podcast: https://itunes.apple.com/gb/podcast/raising-mums/id1450539640?mt=2 (APPLE) https://open.spotify.com/show/0n45ZX5o3bw3ODGfOcQkZD?si=9fw_pBiHST2rzT9i014yig (SPOTIFY) Our Muslim Homeschool: https://ourmuslimhomeschool.com Leaders Amongst Mothers: https://www.leadersamongstmothers.com Dr Shefali - Conscious Parenting: https://www.drshefali.com Related: Teach the 99 Names of Allah to children through PLAY! Here:https://ourmuslimhomeschool.com/2019/03/teach-99-names-allah-children.html   Related: Teach ARABIC with PLAY DOUGH! Here:https://ourmuslimhomeschool.com/2016/03/teach-arabic-with-play-dough.html