One of the most beneficial homeschool life skills is financial stewardship for kids, which includes early money management, personal finance, and budgeting. These skills will go with your children into the future and set them up for success in the real world. They will have homes and families of their own someday, and these skills
Second-generation homeschooling is no longer the exception. More and more parents who were homeschooled themselves are now choosing to homeschool their own children, bringing a unique homeschooling experience shaped by firsthand knowledge. Having lived it themselves, they understand both the challenges and the blessings that come with building a homeschool lifestyle centered on family, learning,
Can you judge a book by its cover? Not always. Books labeled as living books, family-friendly, Classic, or even Christian might check certain boxes, but a vague bookstore label will never compare to handpicked Christian book bundles. A catchy title might appear to be the perfect homeschool addition at first glance, but once your child
It’s a universal homeschool parent experience; everyone, at some point, has one of “those days”—when you can’t remember why exactly you decided to homeschool the darling offspring who are driving you crazy, and one more complaint or quarrel might send you over the edge. Remember Your Why Those are the days when homeschool parents must
Myriads of families with special needs children, whether due to a disability or special educational needs, have turned to personalized education as a main factor in their decision to homeschool. Homeschooling special needs children provides individualized learning at home, and a flexible learning environment. These children are free from all the stressors that an “outside”
Every homeschool family knows that choosing the right curriculum and resources can make all the difference. With so many options available, it helps to hear directly from those who are using these materials day in and day out. That’s why we’re excited to announce the 2025 Homeschool Blue Ribbon Awards—a collection of trusted homeschool curriculum
Introducing Latin into your homeschool does not need to be intimidating. Even if you never learned Latin yourself, your homeschooler can learn Latin easily and effectively when equipped with the right tools. Imagine that you had a family gathering planned with over two dozen guests. You had only a few hours to prepare a delectable
It’s no surprise that homeschooled children are socially different (in the best way), and looking at the culture around us, gladly so. This is not just my own experience watching homeschooled students over thirty years; there is also current research that confirms this phenomenon (National Home Education Research Institute). Homeschooled children make the best citizens,