Let’s be real … homeschooling is not a cure for all that ails our families. Life is still messy. In […]

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

It seems like just last week you were writing up those lesson plans for the fall, planning a few field […]

We all have probably heard the principle that it is better to give than to receive, but how do we […]

In other posts, we’ve discussed testing and assessment options. Depending on the legal requirements for homeschoolers in your state, you […]

One of the most frequent questions I get about testing is,          “Which test should I use?           Which one […]

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

Tonight was one of those What-Should-I-Make? nights, when I didn’t plan ahead and I was too tired to really cook. […]

For years, cooks used the Bosch Universal mixer with the original dough hook, with much success. Even after the Universal […]

(I found this in my archives from almost ten years ago and realized I need to revive this system, as […]

(While this was originally written for homeschooling families, most of the ideas are easily adaptable for any family.) Do you […]

In Part 1, we looked at the mentoring relationship in the context of a dancing relationship in which each partner […]

I was recently privileged to participate in a discussion with hundreds of homeschoolers of various ages, ethnicities, income levels, family […]

Speed Mentoring By Elizabeth Kennedy and Vicki Bentley A traditional mentoring program (such as Home Education 101) is designed to […]

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

Homeschool Records: Souvenirs of Your Homeschool Journey Just like your banking records, there are certain papers that are useful for […]

This is just a quickie video tutorial of the bread-making process for making sandwich bread using my Bosch Universal Plus […]

Re-entering the Workforce Homeschooling moms often wonder how they can best position themselves to re-enter the workforce after the last […]

Most of us read aloud to our little ones, but once they are able to read on their own, it’s […]

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

I didn’t go to kindergarten, nor did I have the benefit of a preschool program, yet I might be perceived […]

Especially during this time of quarantine and distancing, your children may spend more time indoors. You can make the most […]

Consider Your Local Homeschool Group I’ve been part of a local homeschool support group for almost 30 years. As a […]

I’ve gotten on a sourdough English muffins kick. Do you ever do that? Make the same thing for while? Maybe […]

Why Study Civics? A parent recently shared with me that her family has been studying American history this year and […]

You may wonder, “What should I teach my child this year?” If your child is in, say, kindergarten or third […]

[This post contains affiliate links.] At the elementary and junior high levels, grades are a progress report of sorts, a […]

The first couple days of quarantine might have been fun and games, but at some point, cleaning the house while […]

Mathematics is simply the study of the patterns and order in the world that God has made. It ranges from […]

We’re all in quarantine-baking mode out our way. My niece made some AMAZING cupcakes (she really should be a pro […]

This was originally written for the fall/winter holidays, but seems appropriate at this season of sacrifice and giving right now […]

In the face of quarantines and curfews related to the recent coronavirus/Covid-19 pandemic, many families are not only facing ‘typical’ […]

As I type, Anna is curled up on the sofa in the school room, reading King of the Wind by […]

With the recent school closings, many parents are scrambling for some at-home activities to continue kids’ school learning. It’s okay […]

With the recent school closings, many parents are scrambling for some at-home activities to continue kids’ school learning. It’s okay […]

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

When we were first considering home education, I was unsure about my own ability to meet my children’s needs. Not […]

There’s a saying, “If you fail to plan, you plan to fail.” Lesson planning is just determining what you want to […]

Homeschool parents across the country share with me their fears and concerns: What if I’m not doing enough? Will he […]

For my birthday, my sweet husband is cooking burgers on the grill — and he even made me a snack […]

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

(Part 3) In a few earlier posts, I walked you through my sourdough journey, from nurturing my starter to baking […]

(Part 2) Some of you jumped on the bread-wagon with me about a week or so ago when my friend […]

Do you sometimes second-guess your “credentials” to educate your child at home? Parents, you come into homeschooling with the greatest […]

(Part 1) Many years ago (thirty, but who’s counting?), my neighbor on Fort Lee gave me some of her mother-in-law’s […]

Schnitzel and mashed potatoes. Comfort food. It may not be the make-ahead meal or the fastest to clean up, but […]

After having chicken and gnocchi soup at our local Olive Garden, I though I’d give it a try at home, […]

Some of our turkey leftovers were just begging to be blanketed in a flaky, warm crust! I know pie dough […]

The step-by-step to-do list and shopping list Thanksgiving is just around the corner.  We usually have anywhere from 30-40ish here […]

We lived out in the country during our homeschooling years, so I understand how difficult arranging home education activities can […]