This blog post is designed to guide homeschooling parents in supporting their non-college bound children, focusing on practical skills, personal development, and preparing them for a successful future outside the traditional college path.
Struggling with homeschooling? Take a deep breath—you’re not alone. Here are some tips and advice for when homeschooling is hard. Let’s face it, homeschooling is hard! Yes, I said it. Don’t get me wrong, I’m a homeschool advocate. I’ve been homeschooling for over 9 years and I couldn’t imagine raising my kids any other way. …
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2020 was a year that incoming college freshmen will never forget. The pandemic brought about a lockdown that made it nearly impossible to find a location for most college applicants to take an SAT or ACT. COVID-19 forced almost all colleges across the U.S. to announce a “test-optional” policy for applicants—even the selective or top-tier …
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Thinking about homeschooling your kids? Here are 10 amazing reasons to homeschool to help with your decision. If there is one thing I’ve learned about parenting it’s that nothing goes the way you think it will. For example, I never thought I would homeschool my kids. I went to public school growing up and never …
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Hey there, homeschooling moms! As the new school year approaches, it’s time to gear up for another exciting journey of learning and growth. Whether you’re a seasoned homeschooling pro or diving into it for the first time, having the right supplies can make all the difference in creating a smooth and enjoyable experience for both …
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How to Finish the School Year Strong When You Don’t Actually Finish
Are you about to finish your first homeschool year? Congratulations! It’s a cause for celebration! But before you party, here are some tips for ending the homeschool year and taking care of some vital tasks before enjoying a well-earned summer break. Tips for Ending the Homeschool Year The trick to ending the homeschool year is …
Taking part in a homeschool convention can be a challenging experience, especially for those who have never attended one in the past. If you’ve been questioning how to make the most of your homeschool convention season, this post can help you prepare for the best experience. Whether you are a veteran to convention season or …
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Overview: Guest contributor Lynna Sutherland is a veteran large-family mom who is loves helping moms to find solutions for their own unique families and homeschools. Here she shares practical advice for managing sensory overload in Mom! When you think about the challenges of homeschooling, some of the things that come to mind might be choosing curriculum or …
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Everyone feels like a failure as a homeschool mom at one time or another. In this episode, I take a new look at failure, so that you can emerge victorious from the ashes of seeming defeat. Be encouraged — you are not alone! This episode is sponsored by Save Your Sanity While Homeschooling High School. Save …
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Contributing writer Lynna Sutherland of Your Large Family Homeschool brings great insight to the problem of when your homeschooled kid gets stuck. Whether it’s math or English or a more general issue, she has you covered with practical advice and a wise perspective. When I talk with parents who are considering homeschooling, they sometimes wonder …
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Guest writer Amy Saunders of Orison Orchards answers the age-old question of whether homeschooling is harder than public schooling. She makes some great points you might not have thought about! Is homeschooling harder than public schooling? Several years ago, at the conclusion of a fun weekend with my sisters-in-law and their families, I lamented the …
It’s always good to hear from someone with veteran homeschool experience — not just someone who claims to be an expert when their oldest child is in third grade. Ya know? Kristin Moon of KristinMoonScience.com has graduated both of her kids after homeschooling them K-12. So she knows what she’s talking about, and in this …
Episode 89: Kristin Moon’s Homeschool Experience — Do’s and Don’ts for High School Read More »
Overview: Julie Polanco from Julie Naturally knows first-hand about homeschooling special needs high school, and her advice is super helpful! I’m glad she is willing to share it with us! Do you have a special needs teen? Are you thinking about homeschooling special needs high school and feeling overwhelmed? Well, I have four special needs …
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Sometimes it takes more than one person to convince you about something. For instance, I’ve been telling you to relax about homeschooling high school in almost every episode of this podcast, but you might still be somewhat stressed. So in this episode I’ve brought guest podcaster Leah Courtney from As We Walk Along the Road …
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Note: Guest writer Julie Polanco of JulieNaturally.com is a veteran homeschool mom, and in this article she shares from her experience unschooling high school — which I have never done, so I’m thrilled to have her contribution here! As homeschooling increases in popularity, more and more people are considering unschooling as an option, even unschooling …
We have another guest podcaster this week, Gena Mayo from I Choose Joy and Music in Our Homeschool. She has graduated several children from their homeschool — and has several more to go! She’ll share her best advice for homeschooling high school, including what she’s done that has been successful for their family. I love …
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Note: Contributing writer Destiny Mawson shares her knowledge about starting a teen homeschool co-op, which may be a great solution for your homeschool high school journey. For a further resource on how to start a co-op for younger kids, read Destiny’s comprehensive article on her own website here: How to Start a Successful Homeschool Co-op. …
Note: This article from guest contributer Sara Dennis of Classically Homeschooling is chock full of super-helpful tips for homeschooling high school. Some of these I didn’t know — and wish I had! Seriously, you might come away with a whole new way of doing things! Are you in middle school with high school looming over …
Note: I want to welcome Lynna Sutherland from Your Large Family Homeschool as a guest author who gives us insight into what it’s like homeschooling high school with a large family. She has EIGHT KIDS, both teens and youngers, so she oughta know! I love getting a glimpse into someone else’s experience, don’t you? Enjoy! …
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