Attending an in-person Homeschool Conference is always a great way to boost my mood and encourage me in my homeschooling. I love meeting other like-minded families and hearing about techniques that are working for them in their home. Here are some conferences I’ve consistently attended and enjoyed: LDSHE VaHomeschoolers (no longer being held) Here’s a …
What are the best ways to spend time with your 7th and 8th grade children as you homeschool them? How can you decide what curriculum to use? How do you choose what to focus on? There are no “government regulations” on the topics that need to be taught. As a homeschooler, you have flexibility to …
Throwing down the pencil in disgust and tossing aside the papers in frustration, my child unleashes a stream of forbidden words: “I hate this; I can’t understand this; this is impossible; I’ll never understand.” Moaned in one continuous exhale, my child repeats what has become a familiar script. She’s only 13, yet she is convinced …
Every homeschooler (and any parent!) should read this excellent book from Claire Lerner: “Why is my Child in Charge?” The foundation of the book is learning to correct the faulty mindsets of parenting. Lerner lists the mindsets that are commonly (but wrongfully) believed: 1.My child is misbehaving on purpose. He should be able to accept …
