In this episode, I get the privilege to sit down and chat with Darcel Rivers, founder of The Mahogany Way, who believes that you should always give yourself some grace. We discuss: -What a typical day is like -How Darcel is able to keep up with her day -Using a planner -The difference between Unschooling & Homeschooling "You don't have to learn everything from a curriculum." Unschooling sheds what you've learned with traditional schooling. No grades, no quizzes, no tests, no standardized tests... You're just able to have a relationship with your kids and be present while teaching them. -Homeschool laws -Special needs -What influenced Darcel to make the decision to homeschool -How she makes it financially and the truth about government assistance "I like to focus on what we do have and the moments and things we have have versus material things." -Darcel White -Getting feedback from a therapist -Why it's important to have face-to-face interaction with friends -Comparing your real life to someone else's life on social media -Taking inventory of what you have and being grateful -Being able to recognize that you are having a hard time but it will get better "If you aren't taking care of yourself, what do you have left for your kids?" - Darcel White Book mentioned: Learning All the Time by John Holt Visit Darcel's blog at http://themahoganyway.com and connect with her on social media @mahoganywaymama Visit my website: https://www.singleblackmotherhood.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/singleblackmotherhood/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/singleblackmotherhood/ For questions and comments, email me: singleblackmotherhood@gmail.com