Parenting
8 Quick Lunch Ideas for Busy Moms
I'm sure you're familiar with the popular notion that homeschool moms are equivalent to super moms. We're expected to wake up with the sun, always be smiling, singing, and laughing, never lose…
5 Ways to Encourage Independent Learning
This post is by Kerry, a homeschooling mother of two, and is from our contributing sponsor, Time4Learning. Homeschooling during the elementary years involves a lot of hovering, doesn’t it?…
10 Healthy Foods That Boost Brain Development
January is here, and if you're anything like me, you're more than ready to get all of the junk food out of the house that accumulated over the holiday season. There's something about turning…
Keeping the Most Important Thing, the Most Important Thing
I still remember the day many years ago when I was kept late after school for turning in an incredibly terrible book report. It wasn’t that the book was bad or that I didn’t know how to write.…
Healthy Meal Planning For Busy Homeschool Moms
The sentiment from homeschool mom, Sarah L., is one to which many of us can relate. She said, "My challenge is incorporating healthy meal prep into my already hectic day at home with the kids. …
The Elusive Pimpernel: The Working Dad’s Role in Homeschooling
My favorite movie of all time is The Scarlet Pimpernel by Baroness Orczy. It explodes with danger, intrigue, and suspense all swirling with sword fights, heroes, and spies; not to mention witty…
30 Encouraging Homeschool Quotes
Every homeschool parent can attest that there are times of doubt, fear, and uncertainty. We chose to homeschool so that we can do what’s best for our children...and some days, we wonder if…
Calling the Websters: Reclaiming the Dictionary
Guest post by Gabriel Morse. I am realizing the sad truth that when I speak to children and young people these days, we are not speaking the same language at all. The words sound the same,…
Homeschool Insurance for Parents Made Simple
Understand why homeschool groups need homeschool insurance coverage, what kind of coverage to get, and where to get it. Most homeschool group leaders do not realize they need insurance coverage…
To Be or Not to Be: Learning From Failure Part 3
Read Part 1 and Part 2 here. Choosing to homeschool is only for the brave, and I commend you for stepping into the battle on your child’s behalf despite what family, friends, or the culture…