Many of us don’t consciously think about it on a daily basis, but homeschooling is an action of hope. It is a stand we take, trusting that we are making the best educational choice for our children. ...
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I did something I honestly never thought I would do. Not because I thought the public school system was the cause of all things wrong with humankind; rather, I truly enjoy being with my kids. But after much consideration, listing the pros and cons, my husband and I believed it...
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My daughters do not always recognize their distinctions as strengths. In a culture of constant comparison, today’s young women are often looking to fit in. To display your strengths sometimes comes at the cost of loneliness or rejection. ...
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The decision to homeschool is completely your own, but we all live within a community of some sort. And most of us need to explain our decision to at least someone in our support community. What is the best way to approach that explanation?...
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While obstacles can make homeschooling more difficult, they do not need to dash your hopes of being able to homeschool completely. With some thought and creativity you can often find ways to overcome these issues and create a wonderful homeschooling experience for your family....
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The Common Core Standards and their implementation have caused understandable concern among homeschoolers. By becoming educated, preparing our children for the situations in which they may encounter the standards, and choosing curricula based on our needs, we can implement the solid components of the standards while standing up for the...
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