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Last week, you read about my personal experience as a parent of a child who has faced learning struggles. When my son was younger he was diagnosed with pervasive developmental disorder (PDD), given his struggles…

“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…

We recently discussed the current standings of Common Core State Standards (CCSS) in this country, and highlighted how some of our initial concerns are proving to be true. We left off outlining the overly intense…

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…

We’ve been concerned about Common Core State Standards, or CCSS, for many reasons including the emphasis on standardized testing, the loss of individualized learning, the unrealistic requirements for teachers and students alike, and the lack…

Preparing for college is no easy task – for both parents and students! Kids, we realize the amount of stress you’re enduring at this phase in your life. It’s a busy time, but there’s also…

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…

We’ve spent a lot of time here on the blog helping you, homeschool parents, determine what your child’s learning style is, and providing tips and ideas on how you can design a curriculum tailored to…

Many parents have heard or thought of the dreaded four letter word when discussing their child’s progress or as you try to get through a homeschool lesson. “Oh, he just wants to PLAY.” This makes…

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…

I had a conversation with a homeschooling friend this week whose sixth grade daughter is struggling with writing. “My daughter is so unfocused when it comes to writing that we end up stretching out our…