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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The Ultimate Skill for the Educated
There are many skills that are important for learning and becoming educated. Obviously there is communication, and of course, Reading, Writing, and Arithmetic (the Three R's). One of all of
Moms and Dads Make a Difference by being Different
In this tense, sexual equality world, we are having a hard time talking about differences between men and women, which sadly keeps us from seeing what makes men men, and
Should You Homeschool Year-Round?
One of the options homeschoolers have is to organize their school in a year-round fashion. Here we share our experience with having school throughout the year, and why
Sugar, Kids, and the Home
How many sweets are too many for a child? How much sugar do we allow in the home? Is it 'no sugar' or 'let them be happy kids'? In
Can You Teach Your Kids to Teach Themselves?
We're convinced aim of education should be to help the student learn how to learn. How do you pull this off, especially in a homeschooling environment? How do you
Want Mature Kids? Dump the Rules and Add ________________!
Yes, we need rules for little ones. But as they age, rules don't help grow wise-and-mature young men and women. In this quick video I explain why building principles into
How to Get Your Kids in Bed, On Time, Everytime
Getting kids to get in bed and stay there is a struggle for lots of us. We discovered a simple way that worked for our 5 kids...just took is thinking
How the Procrastination Myth Hurts Kids
Having a misunderstanding about procrastination can easily create a lot of conflict and stress in parenting, especially in the day-to-day challenge of homeschooling. Identifying the issue and making a specially