10 Ways to Spring Clean Your Homeschool Days

10 Ways to Spring Clean Your Homeschool Days

This is a guest post contributed by Stephanie Radcliffe. You can learn more about Stephanie in her bio at the bottom of her post.
When we decided to home educate as a family, something I wrestled with and often still do, is this sometimes daunting feeling that “it is all up to me”. You know the saying ‘if mama ain’t happy, nobody’s happy’? It also feels true that ‘if mama can’t get the routine ship sailing, ain’t nobody else going to go sailing that day either’. And sometimes it just feels like my rudder is stalling out.

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5 Practical Ways to Your Best Homeschool Day

5 Practical Ways to Your Best Homeschool Day

This is a guest post contributed by Lara Chomout. You can learn more about Lara in her bio at the bottom of her post.

I often wish I was “perfect.” As I dream of what this must look like, I imagine the mom I want to be -- the mom who wakes up before the kids, reads her bible, has breakfast ready, dishes put away and a load of laundry going all before the day truly begins. But just as quickly as that dream begins, I roll over in bed, groan, and press the snooze button… over and over again.

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When You Need to Reset Your Mom-Mood

When You Need to Reset Your Mom-Mood

This is a guest post contributed by Amber Palmer. You can learn more about Amber in her bio at the bottom of her post.

Five years ago, my husband and I made a decision to pull my daughter from a small private school and homeschool her. When we made this choice, I didn’t realize what a challenge it would be to find a homeschool community or just a few good friends for my daughter to connect with.

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A FREE Skills + Activities Checklist For Your 2-5 Year Old

A FREE Skills + Activities Checklist For Your 2-5 Year Old

What are some milestones that I need to look for in my child’s behavior or abilities?

  • How do I know he’s ready for school?

  • How long should she be able to pay attention?

  • How much time should we spend on “school”?

  • My child doesn’t do ________, is that ok?

  • What are some ways that I can engage my child in a meaningful way during our busy days?

These are all questions I’ve asked over the years and questions I hear daily from busy, concerned homeschooling moms who want to make sure they’re doing best for their child.

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How to Protect Your Time, Homeschooler

How to Protect Your Time, Homeschooler

This is a guest post contributed by Lara Chomout. You can learn more about Lara in her bio at the bottom of her post.

When homeschooling was simply a dream, I imagined... well… that we would be home. I remember asking the worried questions of socialization and which curriculum would serve us best. From these questions, I learned about the world of “homeschool community” and everything our (wonderful) local group has to offer.


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Learning that Lasts - Simple Practices to Point Kids to Christ

Learning that Lasts - Simple Practices to Point Kids to Christ

This is a guest post contributed by Leah Hudson. You can learn more about Leah in her bio at the bottom of her post.

I spend a lot of time thinking about how best to educate my children. Hours and hours are dedicated to simply planning the year ahead. Another immeasurable chunk of time is consumed actually carrying out those plans - reading, writing, discussing, reviewing. It is a lot.

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Three Things To Do While Waiting on Your Homeschooling Community

Three Things To Do While Waiting on Your Homeschooling Community

This is a guest post contributed by Amber Palmer. You can learn more about Amber in her bio at the bottom of her post.

Five years ago, my husband and I made a decision to pull my daughter from a small private school and homeschool her. When we made this choice, I didn’t realize what a challenge it would be to find a homeschool community or just a few good friends for my daughter to connect with.

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