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Sometimes when you homeschool tweens – the turbulent early puberty years – you need to know you’re not the only one wondering what happened to your sweet child. Trust me, you’re not the only one. I remember one totally typical homeschool day when the 9-year-old came up the stairs to find me. As she entered my room where I was folding laundry, I heard her almost-12-year-old brother shout after her, “Tattle tale!” Said sister informed me that said brother was not doing his after-lunch chore and was calling both sisters names. Of course he was calling them names for no...

I published this several years ago, but with the current dissatisfaction of many parents with traditional education, it’s worth revisiting. Purpose Driven Learning (or PDL) is a concept coined by Michael Matera and Adam Moreno to summarize the philosophy that each learner’s inner strengths can be unlocked by focusing with purpose and drive. By following the guidelines for Purpose Driven Learning, teachers avoid the biggest pitfall in many lesson plans  — that they are theoretic without meaning in the real world. With PDL, resources are relevant, lessons are personalized, and real-life connections are placed under a bright light. In the end, learning...

The Simply Charlotte Mason Curriculum is a popular choice among Christian homeschool families who want to provide their children with a rich, well-rounded education emphasizing the importance of character development and a love of learning. This curriculum is based on the educational philosophy and methods of Charlotte Mason, who believed in the power of living books and the importance of teaching children to think for themselves. In this article, we will do a Simply Charlotte Mason curriculum review and explore the benefits it can provide for families who choose to use it. Affiliate links are used on this website. What...

As a homeschooling parent, finding the right curriculum for your child can be a daunting task. There are countless options available, each with its own strengths and weaknesses. However, one area that should not be overlooked is a Bible-based curriculum. Teaching children about salvation through Jesus Christ is, hands down, the most important thing we can do as parents. It is even more important than teaching them math or any other subject. This article will explore the top 10 Bible homeschool curriculum programs available, so you can decide which one is best for your family. Affiliate links are used on...

This week on Homeschool Highschool Podcast: Helping Teens Handle Winter Blues. Helping Teens Handle Winter Blues Many folks do not like winter. That is okay. However, at times the not-like-winter actually becomes more than that. It becomes winter blues. The official name for Winter blues is “seasonal affective disorder.” But sometimes it is not a full disorder, it’s just a “who likes winter?” mindset. The winter is cold and the days are short. The sky is gray most of the time and seems to just hover six inches above our heads (especially in the mid-Atlantic, where we live).  Closed in...