Seasons of Homeschooling: A Mother's Journey ~ Written by Amber O’Neal Johnston from Heritage Mom Homeschooling is a unique and transformative journey, filled with distinct seasons that each bring their own challenges and rewards. As mothers, we often experience these seasons in waves—moving from …
Switching from the Deficit Mindset
Switching from the Deficit Mindset ~ Written by Lusi Austin I love a good story. I love listening to them; singing them; writing them and bringing them to the theatre. But sometimes, the story I tell myself in my own mind is not helpful. Sometimes I lean too hard into the land of the deficit: …
Stepping Outside the Grade-Level Box (SH Top 100!)
Stepping Outside the Grade-Level Box ~ Written by Sarah Small of Small World Ask a homeschooled kid the innocuous “What grade are you in?” and you’ll often get a furrowed brow and an answer with a question mark at the end. “Fourth?” This response can be alarming to grandparents, …
Encouraging Independence in Teens During Summer
Encouraging Independence in Teens During Summer ~ Written by Debbie Douse of An Adventurous Education I have an honest admission to make here: I like to be in control, preferably with an efficient plan of action! Delegation and asking for help do not come naturally for me. I’m guilty of doing …
A Homeschool Mom’s Fearful Experiment
A Homeschool Mom's Fearful Experiment ~ Written by Jamie C. Martin I've failed again; I know it. There are a million ways I've shown it. I'd been feeling so good about our progress, Then you came home and said you couldn't fill out the form. All of the other kids did, but you weren't …
