Homeschooling families have a lot more on their plates than ever before. Both parents may be working, either out of the home or from home (especially since the COVID-19 pandemic), it's harder to keep everyone happy with the pandemic restrictions, and funds may be tighter for a variety of reasons. These factors and more [...]
So long 2020! If you’re like me, you’re glad to see 2020 in the rearview mirror as you head happily and hopefully into 2021. It seems like last year was a hard one for almost everyone I know, even if their family wasn’t directly impacted by COVID-19. All of us are glad for a [...]
Everyone knows that a high school transcript is a must these days, whether your student is heading directly into the workforce, going on to college, or joining the military. A transcript is also essential whether your student attended a public, private, or home school. Here’s what you might not know: A student portfolio is [...]
When the world came to a grinding halt due to coronavirus in March, homeschool parents worked hard to keep their kids' lives as normal as possible. Since we were already homeschooling, our school routine didn't change much. But in the process of keeping things humming, we pushed our needs to the back of the [...]
The decision has been made: You’re homeschooling your child this school year. Amid the mix of excitement and nervousness is another concern: Where will you put all the materials you have for school? The good news is that you don't need a separate room or expensive furniture to create a nice, functional space. [...]
When schools closed in spring 2020, parents and kids had a trial by fire trying to combine working from home and virtual school with the worries of a global pandemic. COVID-19 had thrown everything into disarray. It was stressful for everyone, but the hope was that it would be temporary and that things would [...]