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Why I Wasted My Education to Homeschool
I have a Ph.D. in clinical psychology, but I don’t see patients and I don’t teach at the university. I gave that up to stay home with my children and homeschool them. The most stinging criticism I...
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What I Learned Sending My Homeschooled Child to Public School
I wrote about sending my son, who had been homeschooled his whole life, to high school as a junior. It’s hard to believe that was three school years ago. I know there are many homeschooling parents who...
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Tennis: A Perfect Homeschool Family Hobby
I had played tennis once before meeting my husband, who was an avid player, but I really liked the game. Once I had my first child, I took lessons through our adult continuing education program and...
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Periscope: 6 Reasons Homeschoolers Should Try It
I tried Periscope a few weeks ago and I’m hooked. I love it and if you homeschool, I think you will, too. Here are six reasons you should try it. Wait! What’s Periscope? Periscope is a new social...
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Depression and the Homeschool Mom
About 1 out of every 5 women will have depression at some time in their lives. Women are twice as likely to suffer from depression as men. It’s no wonder then that homeschooling moms experience it....
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The Best Resources for Back to Homeschool
For homeschoolers who follow a traditional school schedule, and even those who take a break in summer, this is go time! Get Inspired Your excitement is contagious, mom. Check out these great ideas for...
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A Fitness Sanity Saver for Homeschoolers, Bloggers & Other Sitters
Even though fitness is a regular part of my life, I do a lot of sitting. I usually sit to read to the kids and I sit at the computer for many activities. That’s a problem. The Problem with Sitting...
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Great Christian Homeschooler Christmas Gift Ideas & Giveaway
At this time of year, I wish I were Oprah and could afford to give all my readers my favorite things for Christmas. While I can’t do that, I’m thrilled that I’ve been given some amazing gifts to pass...
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The Best Homeschool Hack: Organize All Year
You spent so much time organizing the books, supplies, and notebooks at back-to-school time and now…they’re a mess. The kids can’t find their notebook, binder, or workbox that you knew would solve all...
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How to Organize Your Homeschool Life the Easy Way
You know what the hard way is. You wait until you absolutely have to get curriculum, ideas, and your homeschool space in order. You stay up late, get irritable, and feel like you’re behind before you...
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Top 10 Sanity-Saving Posts from 2015 & What You Can Expect in 2016
It’s fun for me to see what posts were most popular with my readers in the past year. I’m sharing them with you for two reasons. First, you may have missed a good one! Second, these posts help me plan...
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5 Keys to Balance Marriage, Homeschooling, and Business
This is a guest post by Esther Littlefield of WellnessMomLife.com. Be sure to grab her great freebie! When my husband and I first decided we would homeschool our daughter, I had a few stipulations. He...
View Article6 Anger Lies Christian Parents Believe
Anger is one of the most discouraging problems for parents. It creates fear, guilt, and even hopelessness. If it’s your struggle, confronting the lies you believe about anger is the first step in...
View ArticleHomeschool Sanity – My Mother’s Day Gift to You
You deserve a day to be honored, mom. You deserve a day of rest, too! But what I most want to give you is the gift of homeschool sanity. That’s what I’m all about. Scroll down to enter this amazing...
View ArticleDigital Alternatives to Traditional Student Projects
Are your kids excited about writing an old-fashioned book report or creating a tri-fold board to show off what they’ve learned? Those standby projects will probably never disappear, but as...
View Article6 Great Summer Learning Ideas
It’s almost summer and that means it’s time to plan for summer learning. Whether you homeschool year-round or need ways to keep your home education going during the lazy days of summer, I’ve got you...
View ArticleHow to Homeschool Without Help: Tips for Single and Married Moms
Last week my husband and I shared about how to keep a homeschooling marriage strong. I think that’s such an important topic. But a few months ago, a listener pointed out that it’s hard for her to hear...
View ArticleHow to Be a Consistent Homeschooler
My biggest homeschool struggle has been consistency. As I begin my 19th year of homeschooling, I want to take steps to grow in this area. I know I’m not alone in the struggle, so I am sharing my tips...
View ArticleGaps in Your Homeschool Education: Should You Be Worried?
You started off with one math curriculum and switched. You taught history using unit studies and then switched to a chronoligical approach. You’ve been studying some science topics in depth and others...
View ArticleHow to Homeschool a Middle Schooler
If you began homeschooling in the early elementary years, chances are good that you found your groove. When you see middle school up ahead, it’s easy to start getting nervous. With these suggestions,...
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