With all of the recent worries, many parents are considering switching to homeschooling. But how to do it in a way that is sustainable...

Here are classic books I feel should never be neglected in a young child’s reading repertoire. Though I don’t have the space to mention...

Do you homeschool and/or supplement your child's education in the summer? Here are some ideas for fun learning explorations over the...

After just a couple years, our homeschool was struggling. My 6yo daughter, who had started out so eager, was starting to hate math and...

As you roll into the new year, it's an opportune time to take stock of how things are going in your homeschool. Don't let yourself feel...

Homeschoolers often think that if they can just find the *right* curriculum, their homeschooling woes will go away. I had this...

Kids come into the world with natural curiosity and a passion to learn, but sadly many will lose their love of learning by the time they...

Applying the phases of learning in your homeschool can improve children's education because it honors the natural cycles of children's...

There are three natural phases of learning in childhood and the teen years. These phases are driven by brain development and shouldn't...

If you are new to homeschooling or struggling to find joy in your homeschool, this post is for you! Check out my 10-minute video about...

"What about socialization?" is one of the most frequently asked questions about homeschooling. The stereotype of awkward and isolated...

Over the last year, our homeschool rhythm has been shaken up as my 14yo daughter Alina has entered self-directed Scholar Phase. For...

Having a homeschooling routine gives us a framework in which to build our educational lives and relationships. Our routine give us a...

You can't teach what you don't know. You can't share what you don't have. -Rachel DeMille As parents, we want so badly to get it "right"....

Having routines for homeschooling and housework helps our lives run more smoothly.  Sure, there are weeks when the routine gets thrown...

Do Children Learn Differently Than Adults? There has long been a debate about whether 1) children learn just the same as adults do, or 2)...

Computers, internet, iPads, TV's, video games, smart phones: in this digital age, we are immersed in technology. Over time, my family has...