As home educators, we have the freedom and flexibility to customize our homeschools to our students’ individual needs. This is probably the biggest perk of

I use to be a 4th grade teacher. I loved everything about being in a classroom. But when my third year of public school teaching

As a veteran homeschooler, I can’t tell you how many times I have been interrogated about homeschooling and socialization. This is doubly frustrating because they are

If someone were to ask me how homeschooling has effected us on a daily basis I would reply that homeschooling has become our lifestyle. We

Our relaxed homeschooling style gives me the opportunity to connect with my children in a way that may not otherwise be possible. Our mornings are

A few years ago I was a former elementary art teacher turned brand spanking new homeschool mom.  I could lesson plan and spout fancy educational

Child-led learning and following your child’s lead are terms that are sometimes associated with unschooling. Some people have very strong opinions about unschooling, so let’s

“It is not joy that makes us grateful, it is gratitude that makes us joyful.” Do you think homeschooling is a blessing in your life

We have all been in conversations with friends and family where inevitably the subject of schooling comes up. You once again find yourself smack dab

When we first made the decision to homeschool the images in our minds were idyllic. For sure this setup would strengthen family bonds. Mommy sitting

Do you ever stop to contemplate the grand homeschooling adventure you and your family have embarked upon? Just like Jacques Cousteau dived into the sea to

Can Special Needs Children Be Homeschooled? The answer is a resounding, yes! People ask this question as if brick and mortar schools have magic wands

One of the biggest struggles homeschool moms share with me is time management and organization. Why would I say that homeschooling is easy to organize

Homeschooling Is…Teaching Me As Much As My Children I thought homeschooling was about my children and that my part was to help create an atmosphere

I have a few friends who have talked about homeschooling their children for various reasons. The number one reason they decided not to is because

Homeschooling is… Exactly what my daughter with dyslexia needs. When we started homeschooling – which was an overnight decision – I had no idea the

I’m what you might call an accidental homeschooler. I have met so many moms over the years who knew, practically from the time their first

New homeschoolers often wonder about the cost of homeschooling. Many people are under the assumption that homeschooling is expensive! That can’t be further from the

Homeschooling is affordable and completely customizable. Is it really? When I decided to start homeschooling, I had no idea where to begin. I literally spent

If you’ve been homeschooling any amount of time then you know that it can be hard at times. After homeschooling five years, I’ll tell you

The biggest things I am asked, and that I ask myself about homeschooling- I’m sure anyone who has publicly thought of homeschooling has asked or