Homeschooling

October 29, 2014March 8, 2019

Self-care for the highly sensitive parent.

Homeschooling, My Life, Parenting, Work & Family

Today I’m over at Simple Homeschool talking about highly sensitive people. If you’re not a homeschooling parent, have no fear: it’s not just for homeschoolers, and it’s not just for ... Read more

February 25, 2014February 7, 2015

Mid-year homeschool tweaks

Homeschooling, My Life

We’re past halfway in the homeschool year, but I don’t have the energy to think over serious changes at actual halftime: I’m just relieved we made it to Christmas break. ... Read more

September 18, 2013September 16, 2015

Tricking my kids into reading the good stuff.

Homeschooling, My Life

My kids will happily read just about anything–unless it’s assigned reading. And if I make the further mistake to try to sell them on it? Well, forget about it. They won’t ... Read more

September 13, 2013March 8, 2019

Fall scheduling angst. (A confessional, of sorts.)

Homeschooling, My Life

I promised myself I wouldn’t think about school until after Labor Day. (Back when we were in private school, we all liked the rhythm of school starting after Labor Day. ... Read more

April 12, 2013March 8, 2019

How We Became Classical Unschoolers, and the Books We Use in Our School Every Day

Homeschooling, My Life

Last week I told you why we quit private school for home education. Today I’m sharing a little bit about how we homeschool. Back when we first started homeschooling, we ... Read more

April 5, 2013March 8, 2019

The Really Short Version of Why We Traded Private School for Home Education

Homeschooling, My Life

This weekend we’re heading to the Cincinnati homeschool conference, so I have home education on the brain. When I asked on twitter and facebook what you all wanted to know ... Read more

April 23, 2012June 16, 2015

“Your Kids Need to Hear Joy in the Lifestyle You’ve Chosen.”

Homeschooling, Inspiration, My Life, Reflections, Relationships & Family, Work & Family

That’s advice I heard last weekend at the Cincinnati Homeschool Convention. It was a well-timed trip, because my own homeschooling days haven’t been so joyous of late. In fact, I’ve ... Read more