It’s never easy to make a dramatic change in the middle of the school year, but homeschooling can provide a great opportunity for you to create a learning environment tailored to your child’s needs. With the right preparation, the transition from the public school system (or private school) to homeschooling can be smooth and successful….
Look, I get it. this question, “Will homeschooling ruin my child?” is something that homeschooling parents – and any parent even considering homeschooling – has asked themselves. It’s a strange and scary thing to step outside the fold of a traditional school or private school education. Plus, it seems the past few years have had…
Being an only child comes with its own set of blessings and unique challenges. Now that we are in the seventh year of our homeschool journey, I can say without hesitation that homeschooling an only child is an amazing experience. Luckily, homeschooling is a fantastic way for only children to get a top-notch education without…
If you’re considering homeschooling, you may be wondering how to convince your parents to homeschool you and let you make the switch. It can be a difficult, big decision for families – especially when your parents have never considered anything but a public school or private school education. The idea of homeschooling can be frightening…
Dear new homeschooler, Five years ago, I was in your shoes. My child was in public school but it had become very clear – halfway through first grade – that school was not a good fit. Her mental health was suffering and she had severe anxiety, among other behaviors and challenges. I spent those five…
It’s scary, isn’t it? The decision to pull your kids from public school? Being totally new to homeschooling and leaving the structure of school behind? I remember that fear! The decision to homeschool felt like I was standing on the edge of a cliff, about to step off with no idea what would happen! I…