By guest author Liz Mallet

As a parent, my goal is to raise loving, humble, and functional children. I plan exciting field trips for them. I research the best, most engaging curriculum that I think my boys will enjoy. I spend more time planning their social calendar than I do my own. Educational toys, games, and puzzles fill our classroom. I spend days creating detailed lesson plans and guarding them dearly.

I feel compelled to sit next to each child while he works, so that I can correct each and every mistake. I come running if either child even seems to have a question. Virtually each and every moment of their education is thoughtfully planned and executed.

And I am exhausted.Read More