This article is a continuation of a series about common problems that can cause homeschooling families to struggle and sometimes give up. In the first article, I talked about issues that can arise...
How We Fund Our Homeschool Habits
My partner and I recently had a discussion about the amount of debt we have been accruing. I use the word “discussion” lightly, as, like with most couples raising kids, the topic of money...
Common Pitfalls That Can Make Homeschool Fail
Have you ever met someone who, when hearing that you homeschool your child, responds by looking wistful and saying something like “I tried homeschooling my kids for a while, but it really didn't...
The Evolution of Modern Homeschool (Part Four)
The Future Health of Homeschooling and Public Education
In the previous posts from this blog series, the discussion was...
Unschooling and Chores
When I first learned about the concept of unschooling, I read a forum thread about unschooling and chores. One mom was discussing the conundrum of how to get her kids to do chores, while still...
10 Tips for Unschooling
For families launching into the vast sea of unschooling, or even well in the midst of it, there are times when, if you are anything like me, you just don't know where to...
Evolution of Modern Homeschool Pt. II
In the first series of this blog (LINK), we looked at how the number of homeschool families has increased significantly within the last 20 years, particularly at the onset...
The Evolution of Modern Homeschool- Part I
These days, it seems that almost everyone knows someone who homeschools their children or is interested in starting to homeschool. Historically, homeschoolers have been...
10 Adventurous Books to Read Together: Middle Grades and Older
Reading books together (or in some cases listening together) has been one of the most enjoyable parts of homeschooling my kids. We have particularly enjoyed books that combine true stories or...
Educational Streaming: 100 Must-See Educational Shows on Netflix
Learning doesn’t have to be books, worksheets, and busy work. Learning can be streaming educational videos too. With that said, Netflix has a large selection of...