Homeschool Update Archives

How could I teach my daughter about forgiveness when my own heart wrestled with the same obstacles to forgiving others?

Burnout is a scary word. It can quench our homeschooling fire before it flames or even quench it after years of burning bright.

Up to age 7 children experience very rapid brain development. This is a prime time to expose them to music and language.

I encourage any family considering adoption, especially bringing an older child home, to carefully count the cost ahead of time.

Gifted students tend to be self-critical perfectionists even while difficult subjects come easily to them. How to deal with setbacks?

A mother of four autistic children shares what has been the greatest blessing in their lives: 4 Paws for Ability, a dog service.

Producing a play can be fun and rewarding - but where do I start? Look here for tips on scripts, venue, rehearsing, and everything else.

Check inside for tips on how to use (or how best to teach) the great resource that is Microsoft Word.

With its ups and downs, homeschooling is like being on a roller coaster. Military life isn’t much different.

Other parents can pressure us to make decisions that aren't right for our families, but we need to stand up for our convictions.

Even if you don’t live in Texas, you can go on your own adventure as you learn about the Lone Star State and its fascinating history.

This ill-mannered guest rubs off on you, distracts you, gets your priorities out of whack. So why do you keep turning on the tube?

Curious as to how Google Earth works, and whether you can utilize it in your homeschooling? Keep reading!

How do you grade as usual when you're all "graded out" and just can't seem to focus?

We hope SPRAY might help you remember five important principles for every homeschool grandparent.