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How to Balance Homeschool, Parenting, and Marriage
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So, how do you balance homeschool, parenting, and marriage? What a great question. It's part of our 100+ questions on homeschooling. I'll tell you, this is not as difficult as
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Jordan Peterson Rule #5
I want to a comment a little bit on Jordan Peterson’s principle from his book about the 12 Rules for Life concerning children. His thought on rule Number 5 is
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The Myth of Socialization and Homeschooling
The common critique is that homeschoolers are poorly socialized, but nothing could be further from the truth. And yet, the critique is valid for all parents. Maybe there is a
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Is Positive Thinking a Real Thing to Teach Our Kids?
Positive thinking has been a bit of a taboo for some and a cure-all for others. Here are a few balanced thoughts of caution...AND...why positive thinking can make a real
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Maybe a Pet Would be Good for Your Child?
They can be a hassle and (often) Mom's are the primary caretaker, but there is a surprise benefit or two in preparing your child to handle life. You might want
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Teachers Are Unnecessary for Independent Homeschool Learning
Do we need teachers? Well, yes and no. We need to learn to be a teacher of ourself, but no, teachers are not a necessary ingredient for learning. They can
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The Myth of No Wrong Way to Parent
Sorry, there are ways to parent wrong. While there may not be an exact way to parent right, it's far more precise than we all seem to be admitting these
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Education is Independence
It's been said that education is freedom; true enough. However, doesn't education go even further? Isn't it the key to our independence in life; in thought, in choice, in
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Independent Homeschool
College is not right for everyone, but it is for some. I know the current climate tempts us to fear the indoctrination of our kids with the growing avoidance of
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