I am sure when you started this homeschooling thing, the idea of having to find time for lessons didn’t even cross your mind. Without pick-ups and drop-offs, what could possibly suck up your time? Life. Life can make things hard. If you find yourself not getting your school work done, I have some suggestions for … Read more
If you have ever nosed around Family Faith and Fridays before you already know that I am a big believer in Summer School. Yes, I was one of those public schoolers who forgot everything I learned because of that May-August summer break. You want to know why schools review for the first 8 weeks of … Read more
Harry S. Truman once said, “Not all readers are leaders, but all leaders are readers.” We all want our children to become strong leaders, but what if you have a child who would rather eat Brussels sprouts than get anywhere near a book? If you’re like me and have a child who would rather eat … Read more
Although there are many reasons for homeschooling, one of the most often cited reasons is that parents want the ability to give their children a unique and individualized learning experience. We want to be able choose the resources that best fit our children and we want to play to their strengths and interests. However, there … Read more
I recently heard homeschool veteran and speaker, Carol Barnier, say that attending a homeschool convention is the only place she has to hang her head and say, “I ‘only’ have 3 children” when questioned about the size of her family. Almost like it’s shameful or embarrassing. I can relate. I “only” have one child. While … Read more