I've dragged four sons through middle school. Four very different sons! In hindsight, there are a few things I wish I had known prior to middle Read More
Tips for homeschoolers who are planning for college!
Planning for your homeschool kids to go to college. Homeschooling high school can be challenging and even a little scary for parents. If your child Read More
Advantages Of Year Round Homeschooling!
If you are homeschooling kids in the elementary school age group, it is worth taking a serious look at year-round homeschooling. Some families like to Read More
Middle School – A Time for Basics
As you begin middle school with your first child, it's easy to get ambitious and create a plan that not only challenges your child but overwhelms Read More
How to encourage your child to read.
Parents are inundated with reasons their children should love books. If you are a parent who does love books, it can be intimidating to Read More
The Four R’s of Middle School
Middle school provides three years of transition before high school. Your child will experience decided changes physically, emotionally and mentally. Read More
How Screen Time Can Be Beneficial To Your Kids
Screen time can be beneficial for your children. If you are (or will be) homeschooling your 6th -8th grader it might be time for a reality Read More
Apprenticeships /Internships for Your High School Student
As you homeschool through high school you will notice that your teen's interests are becoming decidedly more focused. By the time he's a junior he may Read More
Dual Enrollment, Part II
Be sure to check out part 1 here! So, you are seriously considering dual-enrolling your child when he is a junior in high school? There are Read More
Shhhh . . . It’s a Secret – Dual Enrollment, Pass It On, Part I
If you are looking at homeschooling high school (or if you are planning to send your kids to a traditional school for high school) one of the biggest Read More
Combine Science, Math and Holiday Baking!
One of the best things about homeschooling is the freedom you have to build lessons into fun, real-life activities. Why not incorporate a Read More
How to keep records for high school homeschoolers.
Keeping Records for High School If you're preparing to homeschool through high school, now is the time to get yourself truly and forever organized. Read More
Homeschooling and the Holidays
With Halloween coming up in a week, you'll in the midst of the holiday crunch before you know it. If you're homeschooling, you already Read More
How To Start A Bullet Journal
If you're reading this blog, it is likely that you are a mom and the odds are that your car and purse are full of paper scraps with the never-ending Read More