Becoming an Expert in Chaos
“Hmm, I was just listening to a podcast about something that may fit.” This statement could have come from a… more
Why We Homeschool Year-Round…Or Not
As I mentioned in this blog post, the reasons my family homeschools are the three F’s: freedom, flexibility, and family… more
When There’s More Than One: Sibling Solutions
April 10th is National Sibling Day, something I only remember when people post photos of their siblings on social media… more
Strewing in Your Homeschool
No matter what style of homeschooling you subscribe to, strewing is an effective means of engaging your children in self-directed… more
Fun with Fluency: What Is It and Why Do We Need to Teach It?
What does fluency mean and why is it important to actively teach it to readers? If someone is a fluent… more
Applying to Selective Colleges as an Unschooler
As a homeschooler, I didn’t always know I wanted to go to college. Actually, I spent most of my grade… more
I’m a Homeschooling Noob
My kids and I have embarked upon our first year of homeschooling. The journey actually started in 2018, when my… more
The Comparison Trap
“What grade are you in?” It is an innocent question that frequently reminds us our choice to homeschool is not… more
Why Homeschool? 3 Reasons to Embrace the Lifestyle
When people learn that I have always homeschooled my kids, “Why?” is almost always the first question. After the first… more