How to Really Challenge Your Kids for Growth

One of the difficulties (and benefits) we find as parents of homeschoolers is that we are in charge of finding ways for our children to grow.  I am talking about the kind of growth that we as the main adult in their lives can’t really provide.  Kids, well all people...

What I Did to Turn My Homeschool Around

In the beginning days of our homeschooling journey, I had so many questions. I was frustrated when things didn’t work out the way I wanted them to. We never seemed to complete the assigned curriculum work because we seemed to always get lost on a tangent. On top of...

Traveling and Homeschooling, So Grateful!

It is a few days before Labor Day weekend and we are on our favorite beach in Florida.  Our traditional cherished cabin was not only available to rent, but at a discount because it is now “off season” in Florida.  The water is almost bath water warm and the beaches...

The 3 Things Every Parent Should Give Their Kids

I have spent almost 2 decades reading everything I could find on how to be a great parent and then a great homeschooling parent.  Would you like to know what I found?  There are 3 very important things we need to do with our kids.  Every parent needs to do these...