“My kid doesn’t want to learn!” Homeschool Troubleshooting

You are not alone! This is the time of the year when veteran homeschoolers starting getting frantic emails, phone calls, text messages, and the like from new homeschoolers desperate for advice. Each one is different, but the underlying concern is, “My homeschooling is not working! My child refuses to do school work!” If that’s you, …

How to Get Organized before the Homeschool Year

I’ll be the first to admit that keeping books and supplies organized is not my strongest point. Too often, I find myself looking for that book, or notebook, or set of pencils, that I need right now, this minute and that is nowhere to be found. But I’m learning, like all of us humans. I’ve …

How to Start the Homeschool Year Strong

The Foundation If you’ve been following my blog, or the Digital Homeschool Convention, for a while, you’ve probably heard me say that your most powerful educational tool is your relationship with your child. This is the foundation of homeschooling, which, if strong enough, will support tremendous learning and growth, as your children step outside of …