Hey, homeschoolers! I love systems. When I started my series for A Year of Living Productively, I thought I would come up with the perfect productivity system for me and my readers. I have also…
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The Tyranny of Not Enough
Hey, homeschoolers! A homeschool mom posted on Facebook, “I bake homemade bread … but not enough.” I saw in her what I so often see in myself and other homeschool moms: the tyranny of not…
How to Prepare for Homeschool Retirement
It’s not too early to plan for homeschool retirement! Here are my best tips for preparing for this season now. Sponsor Are you looking for a new Math Curriculum? CTCMath specializes in providing online video tutorials that take a multi-sensory…
Should You Add Online Learning to Your Homeschool?
Hey, homeschoolers! Are you incorporating online learning into your homeschool this year? Should you? That wasn’t even an option when I started homeschooling in 1999. But now it is, and I’m so excited to share…
How to Change Your Homeschool Life
Hey, homeschoolers! I’ve always been fascinated by life change, thus my pursuit of a career in psychology. But psychology alone didn’t produce the changes I desired in my life. And what’s funny to me is…
Should You Add Dance to Your Homeschool Activities?
Hey, homeschoolers! I grew up in a rural area where no one I knew took dance classes. Dance was confined to occasional, awkward PE classes. Our nieces were into competitive dance and acro, however, so…
Teaching Media Literacy in High School
Hey, homeschoolers! I think media literacy is a course we should consider including in our high school curriculum plan. When I learned that friend Nate Noorlander was teaching a class on it, I asked him…
3 Motivational States for Homeschoolers
Hey, homeschoolers! Whether you are interested in motivating yourself or your children, understanding the three motivational states described in Mark Forster’s book How to Make Your Dreams Come True will help you achieve your goal….
Top 10 Tips to Get More Done
Hey, homeschoolers! In this episode, I’m sharing my top tips for getting more done. Sponsor Are you looking for a new Math Curriculum? CTCMath specializes in providing online video tutorials that take a multi-sensory approach to learning. Favorably reviewed in Cathy…
How to Help Your Anxious Child
Hey, homeschoolers! Few things are as distressing as having an anxious child. I’m revisiting the topic today. Sponsor Summary In this conversation, Melanie Wilson discusses anxiety in homeschoolers and provides a three-part framework for managing…