Even with our unique homeschool styles, however, there are a few supplies that every homeschooler should have on hand!...
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The question I am most often asked when I speak on planning and organization is: “What do you do when it all falls apart?” Another way of asking this is, “I try and try and it never seems to work.” These are broad...
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Whether this is your first year homeschooling, or your twenty-first, you likely still have some reason you’re doing this, right? ...
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The high school years are a perfect time for reinforcing personal and time management. With this in mind, I created the High School Planner, a tool especially designed to help high schoolers develop the skills they need before graduating....
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Whether we are natural planners or prefer to just "wing" it through life, scheduling is an important part of ensuring that we do not burn ourselves and our families out as we try to juggle this homeschool adventure. But just because something is...
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The books and supplies have arrived. A schedule is even in place. But you look around and wonder, "Where in the world are we going to do school?" Don't worry! It isn't as challenging as it might seem....
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During the high school years, encourage your student to be involved beyond academics. Then, walk him through how to decide how much to be involved in and how to balance that with school responsibilities....
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The season has quickly arrived and Christmas is in full swing. Between the shopping, math lessons, gift wrapping, science experiments, baking, and Bible studies, how does a homeschool mom juggle it all? Here are five tips that will help you organize your holidays and ensure that you can survive // even...
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Homeschooling was once a venture primarily tackled by stay-at-home moms who had no intention of working for income, whether inside or outside the home. Working homeschool moms were relatively rare. But, as homeschooling grows in popularity, more homes experience the juggling act that comes from trying to combine employment and...
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There is a fact about me that I have always been a little embarrassed to share. I hate housework of any kind. I have tried to narrow it down to my most and least favorite tasks, but the truth is that none of it appeals to me in any way. I...
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