Mentoring with Grace: Dancing through Life Together How to nurture meaningful connections without pressure or perfection. Mentoring is much like […]

Got a kiddo who struggles putting pencil to paper? He may just not be quite ready for the handwriting at […]

Occasionally a parent will ask if it makes sense to not move a student forward in their homeschool work, or […]

Most parents have two writing/composition concerns:  How to help the student develop writing skills (which is another post!) and/or How […]

As a homeschool consultant, I get asked for ideas for math that would be consistent with a Charlotte Mason approach […]

Technically, you could homeschool with just a library card . . . but most parents feel more confident and comfortable […]

How to Create a High School Transcript: A Friendly Guide for Homeschooling Parents Creating a high school transcript might seem […]

Homeschooling one child can feel challenging. Adding more children at different levels can feel like launching a plate-spinning act, rushing […]

Some of my favorite mixer and mill options! SAVE an additional $10-$20 when you use one of my links, below…… […]

If you ask yourself this, you are not alone! In fact, a few years back, I did some research for […]

A few recordings – video, audio, FB Live, podcasts, and more Some of the recordings and interviews I’ve done in […]

Children naturally learn through play, engaging in activities that develop a wide range of skills across various domains. According to […]

Maybe you were already homeschooling and now find yourself shaken from your normal routine, or even displaced from your home. […]

I just love Dr. Rebecca Woodbury’s passion for teaching science. Some of you in the homeschool world may know her […]

Many parents of young children are eager to start their educational journey but often feel overwhelmed by where to begin. […]

If nobody told you that when your child turned five years old, he had to go to school, what would […]

Short answer: Generally speaking, accreditation is neither required nor necessary. Longer answer: While accreditation is generally neither required nor necessary, […]

Mashed Potatoes = Comfort Food At least, to me! My grandma made an amazing roast and gravy and of course […]

Why I love my waterless cookware I recommend stainless steel cookware – the best quality you can possibly afford. I […]

This is the cake recipe (jump to bottom to skip all the photos) that serves as the foundation for many […]

I tend to stress-cook. I try not to stress-eat, but there is something therapeutic about taking control in the kitchen, […]

I’ve been working on purging some things and organizing the house a bit more, now that I’m not working three+ […]

When I ran out of cookbooks last time, I figured it was a good time for a revision/update. Not only […]

Many state or regional conventions are not just for homeschoolers, but are truly family expositions, with lots of workshops and […]

Got the mid-winter blahs? You are not alone! Maybe you’re having trouble getting back on track after the holidays — […]

Many families gear down to a more relaxed school routine during the week (or weeks!) before Christmas. Our family deliberately […]

Updated for 2024:   It’s that time again for my ADD self to organize my brain/days in a paper planner. I’ve […]

In an ideal world, I’d have a big drawer where I could lay my silicone baking mats — Silpat, for […]

I’ll be honest. There are days I just don’t feel like doing the dishes. I may balk at getting started. […]

  Laugh and learn with Jim Bentley as he shares the wisdom, humor, and grace God has revealed to him […]

At this time of year, many parents are thinking about how to assess their children’s progress. The first step is […]

In an earlier article, Finding the Gift in Your Child, I mentioned that when we were first considering home education, […]

Some days I’m hungry for that chicken pot pie flavor but may not want the crust for one reason or […]

Homeschooling isn’t always fun and games and giggles; sometimes it is just downright difficult—especially if the student isn’t particularly thrilled […]

“Aaand … we’re off! … like a dirty shirt!” This is how every road trip begins for our family. Well, […]

I’m participating in a challenge to comment on 30 Days of Gratitude. You know the sort: It makes its rounds […]

As I’ve spoken with many of you on the phone or via email and shared with you in person at […]

(or: How do I Budget for This?) If you are considering home education, the chances are high that you are […]

Well, you thought life would be back to “normal” by now, but it’s not looking promising. Perhaps you suddenly find […]

Note: While this article is geared primarily for preschool, most of the suggestions are also applicable through the early primary […]

Q: What about socialization, and how can I be sure I’m doing a good job at it? Are there any […]

We talked earlier about how to finish this past year strong, what to do with all those papers (including the […]

Do you have an older elementary or early middle school student still struggling with reading comprehension, or maybe even with […]

My friend Stephanie over at https://unfoldinglovelyeats.com/ is always on a food adventure of some sort and inspired me to try […]

Paratha, or a layered Indian flatbread. I was inspired by my beautiful friend Stephanie over at https://unfoldinglovelyeats.com/ to try a […]

Some of our kiddos read at age four, while others didn’t read till almost eight. One of my girls had […]

30 minutes from “chicken in the freezer” and potatoes in the bag, to chicken, scalloped potatoes, and Brussels sprouts on […]

You know that all kids learn at different rates and have different strengths. But it’s still easy to get a […]

We like the Pillsbury “whomp biscuits” version of Orange Danish Rolls. Yep, the store-bought, heaven-knows-what’s-in-them version. That little can is […]

Pen pals! What a fun idea! It’s always more interesting (and motivating!) to write to someone specific, rather than to […]