Blog Cruise — Making Time for Dad

Most of us would say that one reason we homeschool is so we’ll have more quality family time together. But in reality this is what happens.  Mom is the primary teacher and caretaker of the home. Dad is the primary breadwinner.  Most of time, Dad works all day outside the home, while Mom works all … Read more

Spotlight on the Crew — Homeschooling and the Performing Arts

{This week’s Spotlight on the Crew article is brought to you from Debra, at Note-able Scraps.} It was the longest church aisle in history, or so said my father, and he walked the length of it in front of a crowd twice:  once for my mother, and once for me.  My mother’s church met in a long, … Read more

Spotlight on the Crew — Four Babysteps to Homeschooling

{This week’s Spotlight on the Crew article is brought to you from Camille, at Growing Up Gabel.} If you want “expert” advice on homeschooling, I am not the person to ask! We’ve been officially homeschooling for about two and a half weeks now.  Leading up to this year, however, I started what I referred to as “babysteps” … Read more

Blog Cruise — Homeschooling in High School

You blinked and now she’s in high school. Will you still homeschool? There are stricter requirements now, since she wants to go to college. There are transcripts to keep, and certain subjects you must teach. You may be nervous, wondering if you can do it. Can you really teach trigonometry or biology with a lab? … Read more

Spotlight on the Crew — How Homeschooling and Adoption Made Us Into a City

{This week’s Spotlight on the Crew article is brought to you from Susan, at Slightly Nerdy, Sometimes Cool.}   It was a one day only 50% off coupon sale at  the craft store.  I was so going to use that coupon to stock up on popsicle sticks, tacky glue, and googly eyes.  I am a woman after … Read more

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