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Making High School Fun

Homeschooling high school is full of focused, directed study; however, I do try to provide experiences for our kids that are really, truly fun. Each family is different and your idea of fun is going to be totally different than...

Homeschooling High School

Based on conversations I’ve had recently, the idea of homeschooling high school scares a lot parents, even parents who are otherwise committed to homeschooling. I understand why. I was nervous and intimidated when we began as...

Must Haves for High School

I love to shop in August. As a parent who educates at home, I am tickled, for lack of a better word, by the amount of marketing of everything as a “back to school” necessity. Towels, computers, small...

The Teen and Parent Relationship

Having a lot of children and meeting all of their needs is definitely a challenge. Having three teenagers adds even more of a challenge. One of the components to a home that thrives is having open communication. I want each...

Homeschool Graduation on a Budget

The time that all homeschoolers look forward to with both trepidation and excitement has finally arrived at our house. Our oldest daughter is graduating from our homeschool this June! We are thrilled to be able to honor her...

First Year of Highschool

I’ve been skimming a new favorite on the homeschool circuit, Do Hard Things, by Alex and Brett Harris. I’m trying to determine whether it would be the right selection for a living book on character next school year. This...

Working with a Lightning Bolt

The final year of homeschooling my current oldest at home seemed to be passing slowly. We talked about future plans, but he couldn’t quite seem to put his finger on his next step. A retake of the ACT in the fall raised...

Say “Good Morning” to Highschool Success!

Looking for a strategy for success? One great idea is to initiate a “Morning Meeting” each day! With each of your children, meet with them individually each morning when you are doing school. Discuss what they...

God Was Homeschooling ME

Everyone does chemistry in high school, right? As we thought about it, prayed about it, and considered the future, we decided that we were not called to do chemistry. There were other science courses that were just as challenging...

Following the Career Path Road, Oh My!

I don’t think I have met a homeschool family who takes the education of their children lightly. I was no different. As a new homeschool parent I read countless books on homeschooling. I sought advice from other...