Start homeschooling fast with these 10 must read posts for new homeschoolers from the Transcript Maker blog, along with some episodes of The Happy Homeschooler Podcast. Homeschooling is growing quickly, with parents pulling their kids from public school every day. If you're one of these parents, you're scrambling to pull things together to homeschool your [...]
One of the biggest questions we get from parents is "What about socialization for teens homeschoolers?" Today, we go through it all. From clubs and co-ops to volunteer work and online communities, homeschooling offers countless opportunities for teens to connect, grow, and thrive socially. We’ll share practical tips, real stories, and encouragement to help you support your teen in building meaningful friendships and gaining the confidence they need for life beyond homeschooling.
Are you suddenly homeschooling? Are you wondering what to do? Did you pull a child out of public school due to health, safety, or educational reasons once school began? I'm seeing an increasing number of posts in my local Facebook groups from parents in this very situation. If you're one of these parents, first [...]
In this episode of The Happy Homeschooler Podcast, we dive into the SEA Homeschoolers Online Conference to explore how this event supports secular, eclectic, academic homeschooling families. We’ll cover what the conference offers—live presentations, vendor booths, all-ages sessions, and Q&A with speakers—and how these features help both new and veteran homeschoolers design an education tailored to their child’s strengths, passions, and needs. You’ll learn about SEA Homeschoolers’ mission, community, and how attending their conference can enrich your homeschool journey with ideas, resources, and connection.
Homeschooling middle school kids may be the most challenging part of homeschooling your children. Middle school kids are in a big transition in their lives. Many of them are entering puberty and their bodies and brains are flooded with hormones. They are trying to be more independent at a time when they really can't [...]
Did you know you can have trips for every subject? Today we explore creative ways to take learning beyond the classroom. Join us as we share fun and practical field trip ideas that tie into every subject: math, science, history, literature, and more. Whether you’re homeschooling in a big city or a small town, you’ll discover inspiring options that make lessons memorable and exciting for your kids and you!