Should you homeschool through the holidays or not? This is a question that I hear comes up a lot amongst homeschooling moms. Holidays are a time of relaxation and preparation for family and friends. That doesn’t mean you can’t get some school time in during those times. The public and private school children are … Read more
Thanksgiving, the word evokes memories, memories of family traditions, a time of joy, a time to slow down and appreciate all that we have been blessed with. Each day is a blessing, a gift and no matter what the circumstance, a new day is a special gift and marked with His grace and mercy. To … Read more
Parenting, one of life’s greatest challenges that can never truly be mastered. An ever-changing reality of difficult decisions, choices, as well as situations that present themselves on a daily basis. And each passing year I realize that my children are an absolute reflection of who I am, ALMOST! My conclusion of this reality was during … Read more
For so many the name of Edgar Allan Poe is synonymous with scary tales and Halloween. This may be in no small part thanks to movies like those starring Vincent Price. I also remember the only time we would read Poe’s work in school was during the month of October. Many are unaware of Poe’s … Read more
Can the homeschool cooperative model work for your situation? Read one mom’s experience and how she was able to add it to her homeschool plans. Will a co-op be right for your family?