Abby Sasscer has four simple solutions to calmly change things that typically cause anxiety and behavior meltdowns in public into precious teaching moments.
Read More »Teacher Service Day: How I Do It the Homeschool Way!
Mary Ellen Barrett started practicing 'Teacher Service Day' for homeschool moms. It's a 4-step, all-day-Friday process that refreshes home and homeschool.
Read More »What People Think
Do you worry too much about what other people think of you? If so, how might this tendency be causing stress in your life – stress which God never intended ...
Read More »Help! My (School Teacher) Aunt is Convinced that I Can’t Teach My Children!
by Dr. Mary Kay Clark | Any classroom school teacher will admit that there is nothing better than individualized instruction. Schooling by parents is the most individualized.
Read More »How Better Writing and Public Speaking Help Students Succeed
by Ginny Seuffert | Every student must have strong background in both composition and public speaking. The best way to teach your child how to write is to enroll in Seton’s English program and follow the lesson plans closely, but in my experience composition is the last assignment parents and students tackle.
Read More »Should Academics be a ‘Daily Grind’?
Academics and spiritual formation go together. Seton shares some of Pope St. John Paul's inspirational thoughts on homeschooling and the love of truth.
Read More »Homeschool Kids: Cooped Behind Bars?
Dominic de Souza shares how life as a homeschooling kid can be more fun than going to school with vivid imaginations at work!
Read More »7 Tips To Improve Homeschooling This Year
At the beginning of every school year, I make a little personal checklist as to how I can improve homeschooling in the upcoming year. I don’t always stick to the ...
Read More »How Common Core Affects Home Schoolers
A number of parents have asked us for information about the Common Core and how it will affect homeschooling. This, from a concerned mother, well represents the questions we are ...
Read More »What is the Common Core of State Standards?
Knowledgeable public school parents are very concerned about the Common Core curriculum and standards—and with good reason. Using the enticement of federal dollars, the present administration is dictating the curriculum ...
Read More »Interfering Atheists
My last two blog posts made the case for defunding the present public education system and passing on the cash to parents who will then be financially able to choose ...
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