Oh, that magical time when you’ve just started your homeschool journey. Everything’s a joy, your children have positive attitudes, and your days are filled with adventures and hands-on learning. This blissful time is what many refer to as the honeymoon phase.

Homeschool challenges often lead to feelings of frustration and incompetence for many parents. If you're struggling to homeschool, you're not alone. There are many reasons why homeschool challenges emerge, but after six years of interacting with hundreds of homeschool parents, the following reasons are common denominators.

For most moms, time restrictions can push staying fit at the lower end of the priority list. But working out doesn't have to take forever. Today, I'm sharing four of my favorite time-saving exercises for those busy homeschool days.

I asked all of you on social media if you'd be interested in what we eat in a day, and you voted "yes," so here we go! When it comes to eating during busy homeschool days, I make things easier by following three simple rules.

After experiencing six first days of homeschool, you'd think I'd remember to abide by all the classic dos and don'ts. But the truth is, even in my sixth year as a home educator, I have to remind myself to come back to this list and take it all in.

What does a day-in-the-life look like for homeschoolers? The answer to that question depends on the family.

You've got the pencils, the markers, and the notebooks, but do you have these items on your back-to-homeschool list?

We are ready to resume our homeschool routine. This time, with a new set of curricula we’ve never tried before. I figured I’d take you all along for the journey as we make the most of our “new normal” during our sixth homeschool year.

I decided to write this post after mentoring a new homeschooler who shared concerns about her son's work ethic. After a long, audible sigh, Karen asked; "How do you get your kids to actually do their schoolwork?" Today, I share some advice.

Okay, so I know the title of this post refers to a rough week. But can I be real? I've been having more like a rough month. Can't seem to throw myself out of bed. Kids don't want to do their schoolwork. The laundry room has a pile of clothes that seem to reach the ceiling. Read about how I handle my tough weeks and how you can, too.

It didn’t become real until the reports manifested in our hometown grocery store. Suddenly, the images of bare shelves circulating social media became our reality. Panic buying had made its way to Middle Georgia. Quarantine had found it's way to our home. Read how it's changed our homeschool and my advice for new homeschoolers.

Just about every homeschool mom thinks she’s failed at some point. Find out the three common types of failures in homeschool and how to remedy them.

We’ve all heard the saying; we make time for what’s important to us. The question is, why don’t we consider ourselves important enough to make time for? As a mom, time is limited but self-care is too important to place on the back burner. Learn some practical self-care tips you actually have time for.

Helping your child unveil their inner genius can restore confidence and motivation back into your homeschool. Read these tips to get started.

When we're merely surviving, it's easy to lose our way, exhaust our resources, and/or give up. Find out how to thrive, not survive, your homeschool.

Many homeschoolers have neglected to take the time to complete this one crucial step to homeschooling. Don't worry, I've got you covered!

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