Getting Started, Homeschooling 101, New Homeschoolers
Why a Homeschool Mission Statement and Philosophy of Education are Important and How to Write Them by Katie Julius “I just want to homeschool my kids. Do I really need a mission statement or philosophy of education? What are they anyway?” A mission statement for your...
Curriculum, Homeschool, Homeschooling 101, New Homeschoolers
by Angela Lasch It’s the first day of school. New shiny books line the bookshelves. The sharpened pencils are neatly stacked, and the notebook covers are clean. Everything is ready, so you begin. The first week goes pretty well. You feel confident this will be a good...
Encouragement, Homeschool, Mothers, New Homeschoolers, Socialization
by Katie Julius The most common “concern” for many families when they are considering homeschooling is “socialization.” But, there’s no reason to fear! Ask any homeschooler and they’ll tell you there’s no shortage of opportunities to meet and make friends, for both...
Convention, Homeschooling 101, New Homeschoolers
by Katie Julius Hearing about a homeschool convention can evoke a variety of emotions – from uncertainty to trepidation to wish-filled longing. Many of these feelings come from the variety of myths that are out there about attending a homeschool convention....
Encouragement, New Homeschoolers, Socialization, Support Groups
by Danielle Poorman One of the most frightening things about pursuing homeschooling is traveling the road alone. Anxiety and doubt are the biggest joy-stealers homeschooling parents can wrestle with, and they come when we are at our lowest. The good news is that we...
Curriculum, Encouragement, Getting Started, New Homeschoolers, Parenting, Special Learners
by Abigail Dunlap, HSLDA Have you hit a wall in your homeschooling and it feels like it’s just not working? Maybe you were talking to another homeschooling parent, reading an article about a high-achieving homeschooler who just got a full ride to an Ivy League, or...
