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Some families decide to homeschool out of a strong desire to home educate, some are forced to because of circumstances, and other families, like the Overstreet family, never imagined or considered homeschooling. However, after stumbling…

“He can’t sit still to hear the story,” his teacher said, “and he is too much of a distraction to the others. So we let him do his own thing.” There is a moment carved…

Homeschool parents know all too well the pressure that comes with choosing a homeschool curriculum, and often, parents apply those same pressures to themselves when choosing summer camps – but they don’t have to! For…

Last week, we introduced project-based learning and explained why it works for your child. No matter their learning style, all children can benefit from project-based learning not only by becoming engrossed in a topic, but…

As homeschooling parents, we all want to be more organized and productive during our daily routines. But, when we are balancing kids, creating lesson plans, and (of course!) the occasional curveball life throws at us,…

Even the most seasoned teachers and homeschool families struggle teaching one subject: writing. Finding the best homeschool curriculum for writing can be one of the biggest challenges that parents face.  In our 25 years of…

We often ask children what they “want to be” when they grow up. Astronaut, chef, teacher, or, for 8-year-old me, President. Encouraging dreams are healthy and important regardless of how those dreams change over time.…

This time of year holds much promise: reflection, renewal, and fresh new days upon which to write your story. And if your last year was like mine, there are many days I would like to…

Technology is here to stay and has great benefits individually and educationally. But, so much of the technology that our children use today is stationary and can make us physically and mentally sedentary. Sitting in…

We all want our kids to be prepared for their future, so helping them become tech-savvy is critical. But, how do you involve more technology in your homeschooling day without compromising learning? Get the most…

Including Grandparents in Homeschooling While homeschooling is the fastest growing alternative education model in the world at the moment, the concept is still foreign to many, especially grandparents. HipHomeschoolingMoms.com shares some helpful advice on how…

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…