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Public cyber-charter schools sound like an inexpensive alternative to homeschooling, but when parents make the shift — complete with standardized testing, mandated hours, and government regulation — they quickly miss the freedom and flexibility that…

In case you missed it, a New Jersey family was shocked to find their local school district was forcing them to adhere to Common Core standards in their state if they chose to homeschool. In…

I think all homeschoolers are pretty extraordinary. Because it’s hard to be a homeschooler. It’s hard to say, “I believe I can do this better and I believe there is a better way. And it’s…

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…

Back-to-school season is simultaneously rejoiced over and feared by many parents of kids who have ADD/ADHD or Sensory Processing Disorders (SPD). While we’re excited to have them back in a formal routine, learning new things,…

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…

For many Americans this week will be filled with picnics, fireworks, and red, white & blue popsicles. And while I love a good old BBQ as much as the next American, I’m troubled by the…

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…