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Episode 60: When the Homeschool High School Plan Needs to Change

You can be swimming along and then things aren’t going so well anymore. Homeschooling high school is all about adapting, and so you may realize that it’s time for something to change. Often this involves a change in the overall homeschool high school plan, not just tweak like a new curriculum choice. But no fear; […]

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Episode 48: Time Management Tips for Homeschool Moms

It’s January, when we all look at our lives and try to improve them. To become better people. Or at least to figure out how to keep from running out of toothpaste. I’m in that mode myself. I needed to rethink some things and develop some better habits about my own time management, so I

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Episodes 14-16: Time Management for Working Homeschool Moms — and ALL homeschool moms!

Did y’all know that I work outside the home? Yep, for 20+ hours per week. And then I do this blog/podcast and my Facebook group, send emails, speak at conferences… and oh yea, I also still homeschool my last child left at home (a junior this year). Did y’all also know that this is a

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Why It Really Is a Good Idea to Attend a Great Homeschool Convention

Is it really a good idea to go to a homeschool convention? Is it worth it to drive multiple hours if necessary to get to the closest Great Homeschool Convention? Short answer: YOU BET. The rest of this blog post will be the long answer, LOL. If you’re not in the habit of going to

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Episodes 9-11: Homeschooling High School with Younger Kids Around

As you anticipate homeschooling high school with your oldest, it’s natural to wonder how you will make it work with all the younger kids that you still have to homeschool as well. High school is harder—at least that’s what you’ve been told—and your teen may need you more. But your youngers still need your help

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Go to a Great Homeschool Convention to find out more about homeschooling high school. There will be learning opportunities for both teens AND parents!

Homeschooling High School at Great Homeschool Conventions

Overview: Go to a Great Homeschool Convention to find out more about homeschooling high school. There will be learning opportunities for both teens AND parents! Note: This post is sponsored by GHC, but all opinions are my own. It was originally written in 2019 but has been updated for the 2021 convention season. Didja ever

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You've heard about "teaching from rest," but you're in the high school years now. How does the idea translate to homeschooling your teen? Read to find out!

How Teaching From Rest Applies to Homeschooling High School

Overview: Teaching from Rest by Sarah Mackenzie is a must-read that not only provides powerful insight about successful homeschooling in general but can be adapted to homeschooling high school, too. Homeschooling high school can be overwhelming. Are you feeling harried, anxious, and worried that you’re not doing enough? That your kid will have a horrible

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You won't feel guilty when you go to a Great Homeschool Convention - but you WILL feel recharged! Here's why you should make plans NOW to attend one soon!

Great Homeschool Conventions: the BEST way for homeschool moms to recharge

Overview: Attending a Great Homeschool Convention will equip, encourage, and energize homeschool moms. Start now to make plans to go to one! Note: this post was sponsored by Great Homeschool Conventions, but I’m telling you what I truly think, anyway. :-)  Are you feeling less-than-motivated these days? Has the homeschool thing lost its luster? Do

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Dear Homeschool Mom who Feels Like a Failure — maybe you’re looking at it wrong.

I asked a question in my It’s Not that Hard to Homeschool K-8 Facebook group recently: “Do you feel like a success as a homeschool mom? Why or why not?” As you can imagine, there was a wide range of answers — but more “no’s” than I expected. But as I think about it, it makes

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