Fixing Bad Days and Slumps

Fixing Bad Days and Slumps

2025 Fall/Dava Banner What’s a mom to do if every day in her homeschool is not picture perfect? Sometimes her first thought is to give up. Please don’t. Please don’t cry either, at least, not for long. Instead, I’d like for you to reflect on why you are homeschooling...
A Plan for Career Exploration

A Plan for Career Exploration

spring 2024/Whitney Cranford Crowell Most teens have two criteria when it comes to thinking about a future career: 1. Will it be fun? and 2. Will it make me a lot of money? And truthfully, these are often the top criteria for parents as well. While we may not frame it...
Every Day Writing Made Easy!

Every Day Writing Made Easy!

Spring 2024/Janice Broyles “I don’t know what to write!” This is an often occurring lament in our homeschooling household. Although my son is now a teen, he still struggles to come up with topics and ideas when it’s time to write. Sometimes, I want to take the easy...
The Secret of Goldilocks

The Secret of Goldilocks

Fall 2023, by Amanda Garner Once upon a time, there was a beloved board book greatly treasured in the Garner home. Four pairs of small hands had left its red spine heavily creased and the edges of the thick pages worn smooth. It was well loved as it passed from child...
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