20 Tips from a Homeschool Mom

20 Tips from a Homeschool Mom

As millions of students are home from school due to the COVID-19 Coronavirus pandemic, many parents are thrown into the world of homeschooling.   One mom, PJ Monroe, offered these 20 tips for new homeschool parents: Don’t panic, you are not going to ruin your child’s...
Loneliness

Loneliness

We all have experienced loneliness. There are all kinds of situations that cause us to feel alone: a recent move, changing churches, getting a cancer diagnosis, dealing with infertility, living far away from family, starting a new job. The homeschooling lifestyle is...
Motivation for Homeschooling Moms

Motivation for Homeschooling Moms

Homeschooling moms have to be self-motivated. You are homeschooling because you have chosen what you felt was best for your children. Does that mean you wake up at the crack of dawn in a cheery Mary Poppins mood highly motivated to instruct your children? Or are you...
Boosting Motivation for Kids

Boosting Motivation for Kids

Homeschooling requires motivation from both parent and child. Since there is not the outside accountability that comes with a traditional school environment to keep grades up, how can you motivate your kids to keep going? Identify the Problem First, identify the...
The Pros and Cons of Joining a Co-Op

The Pros and Cons of Joining a Co-Op

Three years ago, a homeschooling friend of mine approached me and invited me to join the academic Co-Op she was starting for homeschooling families. I had never really thought about it before. What should I do? Bottom Line Before I join anything, I like to know what...