Hey homeschoolers! This is the week we take son number two to college. Here’s the trick I used to keep myself from sobbing with son number one. I realized that in sending my son to…
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Are you an Amateur or Professional Home Educator?
Hey homeschoolers! I read the book, Turning Pro by Steven Pressfield, this summer and it had a profound impact on me as a writer and curriculum publisher. But I found so much in the book…
Back-to-Homeschool Sanity
Hey, homeschoolers! I’m starting to get really anxious about starting school again. I’ve felt this way every year. Summers always seem to go so quickly, don’t they? If you’re a new homeschooler, you may be…
Homeschooling Without Crazy Busyness
Hey homeschoolers! I’ve always dealt with busyness–even in high school. It got crazy in grad school and is the subject of one of the chapters in So You’re Not Wonder Woman. But the last few…
Could Homeschool Minimalism Save Your Sanity
Hey homeschoolers! I’m still sorting books and planning my homeschool year. I told you that it doesn’t have to take all summer in last week’s episode. But it obviously takes some time. As I’ve been…
Questions to Ask When Choosing Curriculum
This is the time of year when I am cleaning out my bookshelves and making decisions on curriculum for next year. I have questions I’ve learned to ask myself before I choose new curriculum and I…
How to Conquer Curriculum Addiction
Do you keep running out of space on your bookshelves? Do you accidentally buy curriculum that you already own or do you frequently buy or download curriculum that you never use? If you answered yes to…
When You’re Disappointed in Your Homeschool Year
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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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…