It happens to the best of us. Sometimes it seems to creep up out of nowhere. Other times it builds up slowly, and we can feel the ugly effects rising up. I'm talking about homeschool burnout. If you're a veteran homeschooler, you know just what I mean. If you're new to homeschooling and the honeymoon phase hasn't worn off yet, congratulations, but beware! It's … [Read more...] about Overcoming Homeschool Burnout
Homeschooling Through Teen Years
As a homeschooling mom of two teen boys who are in high school I have found limited resources pertaining to their age group. This is due to most homeschooling moms working with their children through elementary and junior high. Or, like me, their classrooms are now computer based with limited interaction. But we did not start here. I have been teaching my boys for over ten … [Read more...] about Homeschooling Through Teen Years
Road Trip Tips
The road trip is just about as American as apple pie and baseball. Often, the destination isn't as important as the trip itself. The trip itself is what makes the whole trip an adventure. Almost everyone has stories about going on car trips while young, some are more colorful than others, but everyone has a story. From our home base in Michigan, we have driven … [Read more...] about Road Trip Tips
Mourning the School Moments
When I found out I was pregnant with my oldest I immediately started imagining those moments that I thought we would share: first day of kindergarten, school tours, secret reader days, PTA events, and graduation ceremonies. The decision to homeschool removed those from my life. I would now be teacher, PTA, and school photographer. And I thought I was okay with it. Until we … [Read more...] about Mourning the School Moments
When Family Doesn’t Support Your Decision to Homeschool
I first made the decision to homeschool my oldest thirteen years ago. My husband had several siblings who had homeschooled their kids and my decision didn't raise any eyebrows on that side of the family. His family was supportive and encouraging and those who had homeschooled themselves were helpful and full of suggestions. It therefore came as somewhat of a shock to me when … [Read more...] about When Family Doesn’t Support Your Decision to Homeschool