It's Not That Hard to Homeschool

Ann, former owner of It's Not That Hard to Homeschool: homeschooled for 22 years and has graduated all five of her children. She believes that EVERY mom can CONFIDENTLY, COMPETENTLY -- and even CONTENTEDLY -- provide the COMPLETE high school education that her teen needs. Ann's website, NotThatHardtoHomeschool.com, offers information, resources, and virtual hugs to help homeschool moms do just that. Ann has written Cure the Fear of Homeschooling High School: A Step-by-Step Manual for Research and Planning, Save Your Sanity While Homeschooling High School: Practical Principles for a Firm Foundation, and recently Taming the Transcript: The Essential Guide to Creating Your Teen's Homeschool Transcript from Scratch (without overwhelm). She also founded the popular Facebook groups It's Not that Hard to Homeschool High School and It's Not Hard to Homeschool K-8, and in addition she voices the It's Not That Hard to Homeschool High School Podcast.

Sometimes parenting teenagers can be annoying! One mom shares thoughts and tips -- and hard truths -- for how to deal with teenagers and their behavior.

How to Deal with Teenagers: Arrogance and Disrespect

“Well, just enjoy knowing everything now, because pretty soon you’ll realize you’re just as stupid as we are!!” said one […]

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Delicious Cranberry Relish for the Holidays

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You know that scene in Ratatouille where Anton Ego takes the bite of the dish that’s been prepared for him,

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The Foolproof Guide to Cooking Turkey Ahead of Time for the Holidays

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The Deception of Test-Optional College Admissions

The Deception of Test-Optional College Admissions

2020 was a year that incoming college freshmen will never forget. The pandemic brought about a lockdown that made it

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College Entrance Exams FAQS for Homeschoolers

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Right now I have two girls that are college students. And I love it. OK, I don’t love everything about

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Here we are, in the middle of the homeschool year. It’s after the holidays, and there’s a long way to

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