Busy homeschooling moms do not have time to clean all day. Patricia Purcell gives tips for getting the kids to help keep the house clean and organized too.
Read More »4 Keys to Making Homeschool Mornings Run More Smoothly
Is morning madness ruining your school days? Homeschooling mom Patricia Purcell has a plan to get you back on track so that your mornings run smoothly.
Read More »8 Ways to Build Some Fun into Your School Year
Are we too focused on chasing grades? Inspired by one of her own teachers, Patricia Purcell shares several activities that put the fun back into learning.
Read More »Thinking About Homeschooling? You’ll Want to Read This First
Homeschooling veteran Patricia Purcell offers potential homeschoolers a realistic idea of what they can expect (and why it's still worth the journey).
Read More »The Compelling Reason for Homeschooling Your Children
Not everyone knows from the start that they will homeschool. Patricia Purcell offers some thoughts to keep in mind when making this life-changing decision.
Read More »5 Ways to Keep Kids Active All Summer Long
Looking for ideas on how to help children move away from screen time and get moving? Patricia Purcell has tips on showing kids how to really enjoy summer.
Read More »Why Camping is a Perfect Vacation for Homeschoolers
Out of the many options for a family vacation this summer, why choose camping? Patricia Purcell shares why camping is her family’s favorite summer activity.
Read More »What Homeschooling Moms Really Need to Hear from Each Other
Patricia Purcell highlights the invaluable support moms can give each other as they persevere in the rewarding challenge of homeschooling.
Read More »7 Ways that Homeschool Dads are Vital to Keep Homeschooling Going
Behind every successful homeschooling mom, there is a hard-working homeschooling dad. Patricia Purcell reflects on these true and unsung heroes.
Read More »5 Essential Sick Day Strategies for Homeschoolers
We know that sickness can be disastrous for a homeschool schedule. Homeschooling mom, Patricia Purcell, shares her strategies to minimize sick day damage.
Read More »But What About Socialization?
Patricia Purcell considers the array of activities available to homeschoolers and encourages families to answer socialization questions with confidence.
Read More »5 Activities to Foster Reading Readiness in Children
Patricia Purcell discovers that early literacy activities not only prepares kids to be good students but that the simplest projects can be the most special!
Read More »When the Kids Are Gone: Hidden Lives of Homeschool Moms
Patricia Purcell has fun thinking about something homeschool moms don't usually consider: what do do when the kids are gone. Her ideas sound exciting!
Read More »How a Technophobe Mom Uses Technology in Homeschooling
Patricia Purcell doesn't always 'get' technology in homeschool. But it can be valuable, especially with all of today's options. Here are 6 ways she uses it!
Read More »9 Exciting Ways to Beat the Mid-Winter Blues with Homeschool Kids!
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!
Read More »Winning the Food Wars: 6 Ways to Get Your Kids to Eat Well
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!
Read More »How This Homeschool Mom Does It All – Or Most of It Anyway
Patricia Purcell shares her top 7 tricks that she's learned over the years. She is usually able to get enough done to keep it all going for another day!
Read More »Secret Crochet: The Magical Moment When I Discovered My Daughter’s Talent
I don't crochet. As far as I knew at the time, my daughter knew nothing about crocheting. Yet there they were, right in her closet.
Read More »5 Ways to Raise Readers in Our Digital World
The good news is that often young readers are not born, but made. No matter how old your child is...
Read More »How to Start a Successful Children’s Book Club
Running a children's book club takes hard work and dedication but seeing a child bursting with eagerness to talk about a book makes it more than worthwhile.
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