Sometimes I think we get caught up in expectations, or “shoulds”, or the ideal when we think about the involvement level of a homeschool dad. It’s something that isn’t talked about much, and I think it deserves a look. So in this episode I discuss what are reasonable and unreasonable expectations in regards to getting […]
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Overview: It’s honestly not that hard to homeschool high school. Find the encouragement and resources you need to feel confident that YOU can do this! NOTE: This post was originally published in 2015. Back then this blog had a different name, but over time, the title of this post seemed the perfect fit for my
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Years ago we created two Facebook groups which are now large and active — at any time you can get quick answers from other homeschool moms for whatever burning question you have! You can also interact directly with curriculum providers (see below for list of sponsors). Join today! FOR HIGH SCHOOL: It’s Not That Hard
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Overview: Taking a gap year is a great idea — listen for reasons why to do so, things to look out for, and gap year ideas! Homeschoolers are often interested in the idea of taking a gap year, which is a pause between high school and college. We did it with one of our kids
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Overview: Starting to homeschool high school can seem scary, but with advice like this from a veteran homeschool mom, you’ll do great! (NOTE: This article is the first of hopefully many from a new monthly contributor! Sara Dennis is a veteran homeschool mom, and she has lots of great wisdom about homeschooling teens. I know
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Sometimes you think it might be a good idea to extend high school so your teen can have more time to get everything done. But have you considered all of the ramifications? There’s more to this than you might realize. It can be a great fit — except when it’s not. Hear about both the
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Overview: Hear Ann explain all the details of her timeline for homeschooling high school which guides you through the high school years. It helps to have a plan, doesn’t it? To know ALL the things you need to do, so you don’t miss anything. My timeline for homeschooling high school alerts you to everything that
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Overview: On those bad days it can feel like we are NOT successfully homeschooling high school. Here’s what to consider so you can hold your head high! Some days we feel GREAT! Other days, not so much, LOL. On those days — or weeks, or months, sometimes — how do you keep confident that this
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Want a timeline to guide you along the homeschool high school journey? Our homeschool high school timeline is a downloadable PDF that will help you feel more confident as you follow it through all the years of homeschooling your teen. With a primary focus for each year as well as a complete list of all
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Overview: Are you practicing homeschool mom self care? Listen for ideas and encouragement to take care of YOU so you can better take care of others. As we begin the new school year, you have been busy planning, scheduling, and creating — for your kids. What about you, homeschool mom? Have you been planning or
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