I couldn’t sleep one night last week and I realized what the problem was: I was disappointed in my homeschool year. If you can relate, you’ll appreciate the three steps I recommend to deal with…
Grammar Galaxy: An Out-of-This World Approach to Language Arts
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Homeschooling Boys: Is it Really Different?
I homeschooled boys and only boys until my fifth child was a girl. I asked my Periscope viewers if homeschooling boys was really different. We had an interesting discussion that you can watch at the end…
Holding on to Faith While Homeschooling
Many of us began homeschooling because of our faith. I know I felt called by God to homeschool my children. It wasn’t my idea or even my preference. But somewhere along the way we can…
Homeschooling the Uncooperative Child
He never fails to groan when you announce it’s time for school. It takes her forever to finish her work. Or worse yet, you get outright rebellion. What to do? Rebecca Spooner of Hip Hoomeschooling…
How to Find Balance as a Homeschool Mom
We’ve discussed balance for homeschool moms who also work, but we haven’t dug deep into the topic of balance. Even if you don’t work in addition to homeschooling, balance is a challenge. I know it…
How to Manage Anger in Marriage
Hey homeschoolers! Today’s topic isn’t a lighthearted one: how to manage anger in marriage. In fact, it’s a tough one to tackle, even for a psychologist like me. You may wonder what it has to…
How to Teach Kids to Declutter
Hey Homeschoolers! Today’s topic isn’t a lesson kids can learn in a traditional school, but it’s an important life lesson for homeschoolers. Just watch one episode of Hoarders for motivation. But before we jump in, I…
How to Homeschool Through the Winter Blahs
Hey homeschoolers! As soon as the Christmas lights come down, I come down with the blahs. January and February aren’t my favorite months, but this year I’m determined to keep homeschooling right through the winter…
How to Homeschool in Less Time
Hey homeschoolers! One reason you may be stressed in your homeschool is because of how much time it takes. If you feel like you would be a happier homeschooler if you could finish schooling in…