Homeschooling my ADHD child is one of the most challenging things that I've done in my long homeschooling career. My youngest son was diagnosed with two forms of ADHD (inattentive and hyperactive), plus a few other issues several years ago. We suspected that he had ADHD before he was diagnosed. And we had homeschooled [...]
Homeschooling with toddlers and preschoolers around can feel like an impossible task. I've done it and you can too, especially if you use these ten tried and true tips that will save your sanity. Homeschooling a big family is both challenging and rewarding, but it takes planning to pull off successfully. Toddlers and preschoolers [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
Get ready for a new homeschool year with these six tips for success! Getting ready for a new homeschool year is something that I look forward to doing every year. Getting new supplies, placing orders for materials, organizing our bookshelves, cleaning and organizing the house – it all gets me revved up and excited [...]