It is human to judge. Everyone judges. We make inferences based on what we hear, feel, and see. They may not always be correct, but we automatically do it. Many times, these thoughts are based on our own experiences (and baggage), and sometimes we judge out of fear. I know I have—many times in my life.

If we didn’t judge people and situations, we could get ourselves into trouble. You might want to judge the height of a tree before leaping off and flying like Superman—unless, of course, you’re three years old.

When making judgments, always listen to your intuition. It’s that little voice struggling to be heard, giving you that feeling you can’t quite pinpoint—that tug deep in your gut.
Listen: It’s important. Teach your kids to listen, too.

Is your intuition telling you that something needs to change in your child’s education? Are they needing something different for the 2025–2026 school year?

Knowledge Seekers listens to students’ voices when it comes to education. Two days a week (Tuesdays and Thursdays, 9 AM–1 PM), you can rest assured your student is in a fun, supportive, and creative environment exploring science, art, and social studies.

Back when my boys were five years old and my big mama village was buzzing about sending their kids to school (99% to traditional public school), I felt like the crazy mama for doing something different. To them, homeschooling was an absolutely insane idea.

Now, this group of over 35 mamas was kind and supportive—but still, the judgment (or maybe it was their fear) was palpable. I could feel it in the air.

What it all comes down to is this: We are all making the best decisions we can in the moment for our families and our kids.

How about we all be enthusiastically supportive of the choices our friends make (barring anything unsafe)?

Knowledge is power. If we don’t assess our surroundings and make decisions based on what we see, we’re not truly being present in our lives. But let us not put our fears on to others.

If you’re rethinking school for your kids, check out this event in August—just in time for the 2025–2026 school year. Make a judgment call that works for your kids and your family.

Feeling like you just need to talk it out? Give me a call. It’s free to pick up the phone and chat: 818-970-0246.

Homeschool & Alternate Education Resource Fair:🌟 FREE ! ! !

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LOTS OF VENDORS- 20 and counting

HOW TO HOMESCHOOL
Laws & type of homeschool

VENDORS & RESOURCES
Programs and classes

PANEL OF SPECIALISTS 4-5pm
Experts answer your questions

PROGRAMS & MICRO-SCHOOLS
Full and part-time programs

DEMYSTIFYING HOMESCHOOL
Charter school, myths, Neuro Diverse Resources

🌟 AUG. 3rd 3–5:30pm

📍 4524 NE Going St. Portland, 97218
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Join us for fun-filled Thursdays designed to bring the community together. These family-friendly events are open to everyone—bring your kids, the whole family and tell your friend. Note: There is a small supplies fee for each event, and sign-up is required to participate. $5 per person or $15 per family Unit. 

August 7th ROCK PAINTING

Sign up and pay HERE! https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSduNMYRUJWwThTorul6KN4wKtxTocv14iKCc6XN5H2xPQ_9MA/viewform?usp=header

Open Houses: Meet the teacher, the founder, and see the cozy space.

Students have a voice at Knowledge Seekers

August 15th 3pm-4:30pm INPERSON

August 22nd 7pm-8pm VIRTUAL Meeting link:

https://meet.google.com/rox-fekf-xah

September 7th: One Year Celebration 10am-12 noon

Let’s celebrate the wonderful learning opportunities we have created here at KSHC.

Art, Science and Cultural projects.
Lite Snacks and Drinks.
Outdoor games and Bubbles.

FREE RESOURCES!

Sascha Newell with Fine Arts Starts: Our Mission is to offer affordable, top-notch after school fine art classes and summer art camps for prepared K-12 students with the goal of supporting young Artists in acquiring the skills necessary to express their own unique ideas more fluently through visual art.  

fineartstarts@gmail.com Your families can find our Homeschool class page HERE.  https://www.fineartstarts.com/homeschoolers.html

The discount of 36% is shown on the website.  No code needed.  🙂

SUMMER FREE FOR ALL: Portland Parks and Rec, Our favorate events are at Gateway Discover Park. https://www.portland.gov/parks/arts-culture/summer-free-all

Day at the museum. Visit the Portland Art Museum on Thursday, July 3 for its monthly Free First Thursdays event. And don’t forget: admission to the museum is always free for ages 17 and below!

Porch Concert: Jul 12 @  10:00 am –  12:30 pm. It’s time for the 2025 Porch Concert Series! Join us on the front lawn for free, live music on the porch of our building on the 2nd & 4th Saturdays of the month from May through September. Stop at the St. Johns Farmers Market and then check out some great local musicians while you picnic on the lawn. 7528 N Charleston Ave, 2nd & 4th Saturdays of the Month.

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