Homeschooling and Military Families

Homeschooling and Military Families

Members of military families deal on a daily basis with problems associated with frequent and rigorous deployments, changing locations based on required training programs and sometimes random leave schedules.  Not all military families move around a lot, but many do,...
Can a Homeschooler Become an Ivy Leaguer?

Can a Homeschooler Become an Ivy Leaguer?

If you’re a parent of a homeschooled child who dreams of attending an Ivy League College, don’t worry – getting your student into one of the eight private schools included in the Ivy League is possible.  If you run an Internet search on the question of whether...
Homeschool Hacks Part 2

Homeschool Hacks Part 2

Assuming you’re like most of the other homeschool moms I know, you are probably wishing for more storage space, money for the school budget, and hands with which to get all your tasks completed. Do those things actually exist for anyone, anyway? Since we are all in...
The Day I Wanted to Quit Homeschooling

The Day I Wanted to Quit Homeschooling

I am supposed to write an encouraging blog post about how wonderful it is to homeschool, then give a big pep-talk about our upcoming year. But I have to be honest with you. I am not certain I am up for it. You see, my little homeschooling system isn’t working. And by...
Are Homeschool Field Trips Worth It?

Are Homeschool Field Trips Worth It?

Spoiler Alert: yes and no. According to Wikipedia, “a field trip or excursion is a journey by a group of people to a place away from their normal environment. The purpose is to observe and educate with experiences outside of their everyday activities.” The goal is to...