I am a big science geek. And as a homeschooling parent, I have been given a huge gift that happens to coincide with my children's first day of school. The 2017 total solar eclipse will be the first visible...
It's that time when many moms have that all-important question looming over them—the question of schooling. What kind of school? Where to school? What will be best for my child? The wonderful thing about this is there are so...
In just a few short weeks I will be the mother of a third grader. I'm still not sure how she got to be so old so quickly, but one of my joys in watching her grow has been...
About three years ago, and after a lot of deliberation, I made the decision to homeschool my children. My oldest was only four then, so I had some time to do a great deal of reading and research. I...
We started homeschooling for many traditional reasons. We wanted to focus our kids' education on our faith and have more time as a family. We also chose homeschooling out of concern for some of today's educational trends, etc., etc. We've...
Have you noticed bright, yellow scarves this week? It's not in support of a sports team - schools, organizations and individuals across the nation are gearing up to celebrate education options.
It's National School Choice Week.
In education, one size doesn't fit all....
One of the most common comments I get when someone learns I homeschool my children is “I could never do that.”
It’s confusing because I’m not sure if I am supposed to take it as a compliment. (Are you trying...
Like most parents in mid-August, I begin the school year with the best of intentions.
I lay out carefully selected matching outfits the night before the school day and the backpacks have been double checked and lined up by door...
It's back-to-school time, which for me, brings up all sorts of nostalgia and memories of new crayons, new lunchboxes, new clothes, new everything.
Like most people in the United States, I grew up attending school. You probably did, too, either public...
As we wrap up week two of our second year of homeschooling, I find myself reflecting on some of the lessons I learned during my first year teaching at home. I'm by no means an expert, and I can...
Note: This post is sponsored by and written in collaboration with South Carolina Calvert Academy.
The smell of a new notebook, the sharp points on a new box of crayons, full length pencils with no teeth marks - are only...
July has all the hallmarks of summer in the south. Independence Day. Fireworks for sale. Hot HOT weather. A wading pool in the backyard. Sunset well after our children's bedtime. Ice cream daily, just because.
And the beginning of third grade...
Does screen time affect behavior? We tried it for one week.
Electronics are definitely a mixed blessing in our house. My children come from a long line of geeks on both sides of the family and it’s no wonder that...
If you've ever homeschooled during pregnancy, then you know that it can feel downright impossible. Struggling through morning sickness, exhaustion, hormonal changes and mood swings is hard enough without the added pressure of your child's education hanging in the...
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