The words “high school transcript” can make even an experienced homeschool parent nervous. I remember the first time I’d created my own transcript and joined my son as we met with the college counselor. I was certain he’d look at the page, crumple it up, and tell me I didn’t know what I was doing….
If you’ve read any blogs about homeschooling (or have attended a homeschool conference), you most likely have been encouraged to Read Aloud to your kids. For some the idea of reading aloud to your children may feel foreign or intimidating, especially if you did not grow up with someone reading to you. Do you feel…
The first year of homeschooling can feel exciting and overwhelming. When I started, I had three kids ages five, two and newborn. I was overwhelmed, and I thought, “What in the world am I doing?” That’s when I decided to focus on the basics, and it really paid off. My first year of kindergarten was…
Looking back at my thoughts from 2009, I cannot help but smile at the journey. Back then, I was just navigating the end of the teen years with my oldest children. I was a coffee-loving, non-gardening mom who felt a little out of place in the traditional homeschool mold, but I was so deeply thankful…
When our family welcomed new children through foster care and adoption, it was one of the most beautiful—and utterly overwhelming—seasons of my life. Our home was suddenly filled with new routines, new fears, and a delicate mix of big emotions. I felt weary, but my load was lightened immeasurably when neighbors, friends, and our church…
Do you have a recent high school graduate who is heading off to college? Friend, I wish we could sit down for coffee and chat! After being both parent and teacher for years, it’s often a hard transition. Yes, it’s exciting, but it’s a big change. The key is helping our teens launch strong while…
The new school year is just around the corner, and kids everywhere are getting ready to transition back into a routine. But here is the wonderful beauty of homeschooling: that routine doesn’t have to be limited to rigid schedules, heavy textbooks, and endless worksheets. One of the greatest joys of teaching kids at home is…
The first week of the new homeschool year carries a very specific kind of energy. Part of you is thrilled to dive into fresh books and crisp new notebooks, while another part of you is bracing for the inevitable shock that comes with trading laid-back summer afternoons for structured learning. If you are feeling a…
Easing back into a routine should never feel like a sudden shock to your family. I have been homeschooling for over thirty-five years and have ten kids. Moving from lazy summer days back to a daily routine takes a lot of careful planning. We need a schedule that works for the whole family. At the…
As we step into a new homeschool year, my mind often fills with the usual to-do lists and curriculum choices, and if you’re like me, you’re likely navigating your own “beautiful chaos” of laundry piles and busy schedules. Yet I’ve learned that the most important preparation doesn’t happen in my homeschool planner but on our…
If you are looking at the calendar and realizing the back-to-school season is right around the corner, you might be feeling a mix of excitement and quiet panic. Balancing lesson plans, fresh curriculum, and household management can make any seasoned or rookie homeschool mom feel overwhelmed. When I look back at my time management secrets…
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