What if My Curriculum Doesn’t Work?
I Need a Curriculum Do-Over! Have you ever felt that way? You bought what you thought was the perfect homeschool curriculum, but nothing has worked out as planned. Perhaps it worked for a while, then...
View ArticleThis Subject is Too Tough for Me!
What if I can’t teach this subject? It happens to most homeschool parents at some time, whether they are just starting out or have been homeschooling for a while. Eventually, they come up against a...
View ArticleLocation, Location
Where can we homeschool? The books and supplies have arrived. A schedule is even in place. But you look around and wonder, “Where in the world are we going to do school?” Don’t worry! It isn’t as...
View ArticleIndependent or Teacher-Directed
How and when do I encourage independence? As homeschool students grow, they work more and more independently. But, independent work will always require balance. Even young children can handle some...
View ArticleDealing with Interruptions
How Do I Deal with Interruptions? You’ve just settled down into a good rhythm for the day, and the inevitable happens: the phone rings, the baby cries, or someone knocks on the door. Interruptions!...
View ArticleI Need Some Me Time!
Will I ever get time to myself? One of the biggest advantages to homeschooling is all of the time that you get to spend together as a family. This can, unfortunately, also be a disadvantage. Everyone...
View ArticleWe Need a Break!
When Scheduled Breaks Aren’t Enough The schedule is in place. You know how many days are required, and you have scheduled in breaks for your own sanity. Every detail is worked out perfectly to ensure...
View ArticleMy Kids Won’t Listen
What if they just won’t listen to me? “I just love your child! He always listens and behaves so well!” Do you ever hear an outside teacher say those words about the very child who doesn’t seem to...
View ArticleWhen Patience Runs Out
Am I Really Patient Enough? At one time or another, nearly every single homeschooling mother declares that her patience has run out. The truth must come out: no parent is patient enough to homeschool!...
View ArticleHow Can I Find Help and Support?
Finding Help and Support It is very difficult to exist as an island. As homeschooling parents, we can feel that we are on our own, especially if we are in a community with very few other...
View ArticleWhat are Homeschool Conventions?
What Exactly is a Homeschool Convention? Whether you are just considering homeschooling, or have been home educating for a while, homeschool conventions can be a fantastic way to pep up your school...
View ArticleWhat is a Homeschool Association?
What Are Homeschool Associations? References to homeschool associations can be a little confusing, especially to families new to the homeschooling community or newly relocated to a different state or...
View ArticleDo I Need a Co-Op?
What is a Co-Op? The word “co-op” is a catch-all word to describe a group of homeschoolers who get together for a purpose. In practice, co-ops are as varied as the homeschoolers who put them together....
View ArticleWhat are Enrichment Programs?
Enrichment Programs Defined Enrichment programs are outside courses that supplement homeschool curriculum. They can be hosted by public or private schools, homeschool parents, or community groups. The...
View ArticleWhat are Tutorials?
Do We Need Tutorials? Tutorials are similar in nature to homeschool enrichment programs in that they are services offered by teachers with expertise in a specific area. Unlike enrichment programs,...
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