The holiday season is supposed to sparkle. At least, that’s what we’re told. Lights twinkle, music plays, traditions repeat themselves year after year. For homeschool families, especially, the holidays often feel like an extension of our home life and learning. Baking turns into math. Decorating becomes art. Stories and traditions become living history lessons. But when you’ve experienced loss of any kind, the holidays can feel different. Heavier. Quieter. Dimmer. It has been

As the new year begins, it’s easy to feel the weight of expectations in our homeschooling. We picture the perfect schedule, the perfect...

The Life Skills Epidemic: Are We Truly Preparing Our Homeschoolers? Something concerning is happening in American homes—kids are growing...

I recently had a parent reach out to me worried about the amount of history their child had been able to complete for the year. After...

Difficult seasons have a way of showing up when we least expect them. Whether it's a personal health crisis, the loss of a loved one,...

Looking for a fun way to shake up your usual routine? Why not visit a new grocery store in your area and see what interesting foods you...

As homeschooling parents, we often focus on teaching our children foundational subjects like math, reading, and science. But in addition...

As we prepare for this year's 4H fair, I wanted to take a moment to reflect on our very first year in the program—a year full of...

There's something magical about the start of a new school year. For most families, it means the return of routines and the usual hustle...

Hi friends! I thought I would post a bit about those "summer hours" that I love so much! We tend to "school" year-round in blocks, but...

I know we talked about visiting a grocery store or restaurant, but here is what that looks like in action! We have a local Chinese buffet...