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4 Secrets of Productive Homeschool Moms
Every mom has times when she feels she just can’t cope with the lengthy list of tasks she’s planned for the day: paying as much attention as possible to her child, doing the grocery shopping,…

Pop Quiz – Will You Pass or Fail (part 2)
Read Pop Quiz (Part 1) here. Are we teaching our children the most important things? Well, we better know the answer to that question. In our current culture and especially in my state, there…

Adding Life Skills to Your Homeschool Curriculum
This post is sponsored by Time4Learning.com When I first started homeschooling, I was always caught up in focusing on the core subjects. Sure, we did chores together and occasionally made…

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…

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…

After graduating into adulthood, many public school students realize how ill-prepared they are for their financial futures. Financial literacy — including budgeting, taxes, and credit — simply…

How To Stay Creative as a Homeschool Parent
Guest post by Sam Bowman Homeschooling comes with a variety of benefits. It enables students to learn in a comfortable and familiar environment surrounded by people who care about them. It…

Homeschool Teen and Driver’s Education
There will likely come a time when you have finally perfected the curriculum for your homeschooling classes when your teen will surprise you with the big question: “when can I learn how to…

Teaching Homeschooled Teens Financial Independence
Public schools may not appreciate the importance of financial literacy for teens, but the great thing about homeschooling is the control over the curriculum we teach. Adding finances to your…