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Each night my mother would put us into bed at 7:15pm and we would read for an hour. “Books in bed” time was my favorite part of the day and one of the best gifts…

Oct 10 | 4 min read | New to Homeschooling Tips & Ideas

There are many aspects of homeschooling that might seem daunting to parents at first. Scheduling, the curriculum, the daily lunches and snacks, planning for field trips and vacations, or dealing with a stressed student (or…

It’s no secret that bullying has become a major problem in the United States. According to the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS), 1 in 3 students in the U.S. said they have…

Homeschooling has many faces and there are so many different types of homeschoolers: full-time, part-time, accelerated, high school, online. The list goes on and on! Aside from being able to take back control of your…

Many homeschooling families have been committed homeschoolers from the beginning. They knew they wanted to educate their children at home and pursued that option from the get go. Others, however, stumble into homeschooling looking for…

As a mom with multiple students who each have their own distinct learning style, I’m always looking for creative ways to keep them occupied without having to be constantly looking over their shoulder! Technology has…

One of the great benefits of homeschooling is the flexibility and room for spontaneity. If you want to work outside, you can enjoy the sunshine. If your kids need an exercise break, they’re off to…

Jul 07 | 5 min read | New to Homeschooling Tips & Ideas

When a homeschooling parent thinks about summer camp, it can often feel like they’re farming their kids out or sending them away from the home. But if parents look for a summer camp with the…

Even though it is considered by some to be the best in the world, higher education in the United States is in a dire state. More and more students are finding themselves underprepared for college…

Jun 03 | < 1 min read | Learning Styles New to Homeschooling

Many of us have heard the term Virtual Learning Environment (VLE) by now; in fact, most homeschoolers today are involved in virtual classrooms in one way or another. With VLE’s, course information, learning materials, and…

Although choosing to homeschool has little to do with college football, a comparison can be made with your child’s educational success and a season-winning gameplan. If you didn’t begin with a strategy in mind, it’s…

It’s the year of the App. In fact, there are so many -– it becomes a jungle to navigate the good from the … not so much. Should you take the time to download and…

Jul 05 | 3 min read | New to Homeschooling Tips & Ideas