Contributing Writers

Christina Patterson was a public school teacher unsure about homeschooling. But having her first child changed her mind, and she's glad she's come home!

Homeschooled since forever, Sarah Younan shares her 3 tips to creating better study habits in high school, and not feel like you're failing or behind.

Anna Eileen breaks down the steps to make getting into college easier. The goal is to prep ahead so that you're not rushed, and have more time to relax!

Mother of 6 with 10 years of homeschooling under her belt, Karena Tapsak shares her tried and true ideas to develop good exercise habits!

Patricia Purcell has moved twice - while homeschooling. Her 6 tips cover all the basics - and the little important things you'd probably forget!

Breana English - a homeschooler teacher and Christendom grad - brings 4 encouraging tips to keep things small and doable, and engaging!

Amanda Evinger rediscovers the power of 'offering it up' when suffering, & shares her 5 favorite ideas for inspiring her children to learn more about Lent.

Mary Donellan reflects on lessons learned as a Mass Cantor, and realizes that her successes come from her experience as a homeschooler. Find out why!

Lenten cooking is a challenge. I want to prepare meatless meals that are in accordance with the spirit of the season, but which are still meals that my kids will ...

Anna Eileen wishes that she'd had a list like this when she was writing her essays. Here are her 4 secrets that she learned the hard way - for you!

Patricia Purcell has 3 kids, and knows how hard it can get mid-winter. Here are her top 9 ideas to keep kids happy, engaged, and learning!

Amanda Evinger draws on her own experience as a Protestant teenager to share 6 suggestions for teachable moments with inquiring teens.

Ros Younan shares her personal experiences as a homeschool teen in building up her energy to get through her high school.

The Garver family have a homeschool history mixed with horses and military service. Join Susan as she shares her family's story!

Gina Berios shares 2 independence-building hacks for her 6 homeschooler children; color-coding and organizing the planners.

Homeschooling is like having two full time jobs: school teacher and stay-at-home mother. Here are Elizabeth Turasjki's 4 steps to keeping simpler schedules.

Patrice Fagnant-Macarthur knew nothing about Aspergers when she started homeschooling. She share the tips she learned on the way to make life thrive!

Patricia Purcell knows how hard it is to get kids off junk food. Her 6 tried-and-true ideas bring the family together around fun and nutrition!

Amanda Evinger's kitchen looks out over the parish graveyard. Instead of being depressed, she draws inspiration to keep her homeschool on the real target.

It's easy to get off track. It can be hard to get it together again! Christina Wersland walks us through the 6 steps that turn derailing into road bumps.