Are you ready for homeschool convention season? It seems to start earlier than ever these days! You might feel like you just got back to school after your holiday break, but some conventions start in February! Homeschool conventions generally wrap up by the end of July. The Homeschool Buyers Club has a helpful list [...]
Are you a struggling homeschooler? If so, you aren't alone! I've been homeschooling for almost 33 years and I'm struggling too. Every homeschool year and sometimes each day brings its own struggles. As homeschool parents we feel that means we're failing. Your second grader isn't reading yet- you say you're failing your kid. You [...]
Lessen holiday stress and increase joy this holiday season! The best thing about the holidays can also be the worst thing about the holidays. In today's blog post, we've got five ways to reduce holiday stress and get more enjoyment out of “the most wonderful time of the year!” Double up on meal making [...]
Leaving public school for homeschooling is a big discussion topic in my homeschool Facebook groups these days. People are asking when they should pull their kid from public school after deciding to homeschool. Some folks want to wait until the end of the semester or the end of the school year because they don't [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]