Having Trouble With Saxon Math? These Are Fantastic Alternatives

Posted in Math, Resources on December 19, 2016

Saxon math isn't for everyone. The biggest concern I hear from my kids is that Saxon math can be very boring and uninteresting. The best math curriculum is child specific No two children are the same. Because you are reading this article, your child (or you) is most likely frustrated with Saxon for one or more reasons. However, just Read More »

12 Fun, Educational Holidays to Celebrate With Your Kids in 2017

Posted in Homeschooling on December 16, 2016

The holidays are right around the corner, but once Christmas and New Years pass, there are lots of reasons to celebrate throughout the year. Besides the traditional holidays (although some of those are included, too) there are lots of fun and educational holidays you may or may not have heard of. These days are great Read More »

The Definition of Homeschooling

Posted in Homeschooling on December 14, 2016

Define "homeschool" - The radical idea that a family can raise and educate its own children without the government's help.

Soon, My Life Will End Early & I Selfishly Want To Change Yours

Posted in Parenting on December 14, 2016

I’m just 28 years old, but my health has been rapidly declining. My doctor told me I only have a few more months. I have finished planning my funeral. Down to the exact perfume I will be wearing. The first time we met, he said, “If only we could have made the diagnosis sooner.” I watched Read More »

15 Ways To Teach Your Daughter Self-Esteem

Posted in Parenting, Teaching on December 13, 2016

Does your daughter seem to hate herself? Does she think the world would be a better place without her? Your daughter may be adorable, smart, and all around amazing. But sometimes she just can't see it in herself. We have all struggled with self-worth and self-esteem issues. Sometimes our past struggles make it easier to "teach" self-esteem. Read More »