Homeschool Archives

Here is the dilemma many homeschool families are facing: They've nurtured their son or daughter through twelve years of homeschool for moral,...

The mere mention of the word "mathematics" can cause anxiety and trigger unusual behavior in some children. Known as mathematics anxiety, this...

My homeschooling intentions are good and my initial enthusiasm is high, but my expectations are sometimes unreal.

One of the best ways to teach about creation is through field trips. But before taking a trip, learn some basics. Creation involves many scientific...

Unschooling is a word that typically generates interest with the media. For people who question whether parents are even able to educate their own...

My eyes were red and puffy as I drove home by myself. The magnitude of motherhood overwhelmed me. Were the children getting what they needed from...

As homeschooling moms, we sometimes have lofty dreams of teaching our children to cook. But sometimes, the best we can do is pass on the great...

Bugs—kids either love them or hate them! You may be blessed to have a budding entomologist on your hands—a child who is part human and part insect....

We have so many disappointments in life, don't we? Well, I have learned that disappointment can actually be a good thing...

Questions are commonly raised by parents who have reservations about the unconventional nature of homeschooling. To them, the method goes against...

If you have a competitive son or daughter (and who’s not competitive to some degree?), I encourage you to look into academic competitions for...

My two semesters of experience teaching Career Exploration were rewarding for both my students and me. You, too, can guide your high school student...

What works in protecting our children from the harmful results of early sexual activity? Among many expected factors like parental involvement, it...

Homeschool Conventions? I love them! And I encourage every homeschool mom to go to one each year. They greatly encourage the heart and help us set...

When I use the special cookie scoop, my chocolate chip cookies come out much better. Their uniformity insures they cook evenly and don’t burn. I...