Life often throws us into busy seasons, and whether it's back-to-school time, a new job, or any other life transition, staying organized and stress-free is key to maintaining balance. Our family is experiencing this firsthand with our children’s extracurricular activities, homeschooling, and working full-time. This school year, our oldest daughter is starting dual enrollment—attending college while finishing high school—so we've had to adopt strategies to manage our time effe

As a kid, I loved Halloween. The excitement of dressing up in my costume and going trick-or-treating was almost unbearable. Now, as a mom, I get to see that excitement on the faces of our girls. As they get older, I watch their creativity come to life as they work tirelessly, making their costumes. When our oldest daughter was 3 years old, she was really into Spider-Man. Not the revamped 2012 version, but the 1967 one. I don’t know, man. We’re a quirky little family. Anyway,

Valentine's Day is often seen as a day for romance, but in our family, it's also a time for creativity, fun, connection, and a little bit of adventure! Valentine's Day is not just about romantic love; it’s also an excellent occasion to celebrate the love and friendships that exist in our lives, especially with children. For us, we kick off the holiday by crafting easy, often DIY decorations using materials we have on hand. For instance, the black and white banner you see in t

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Whether you have one child or several, homeschooling multiple subjects can be overwhelming. Even if you have been homeschooling for a while, it can be difficult to find something that finds the balance of fun and retention. One way we have enjoyed for several years is with Unit Studies. Unit Studies are simply a theme-based learning style. For example, if the theme is about weather, all the lessons for each subject would revolve around weather. For science, you could learn a

There are many reasons why parents choose to homeschool their children. According to the Coalition for Responsible Home Education, the number one reason 80% of parents choose to homeschool is due to  a concern about the environment of other schools. However, other reasonings are due to dissatisfaction with academic instruction, the desire to include religious beliefs, and a desire to provide a nontraditional approach to learning. ( 1 ) There are different ways to homeschool a

It's a natural response to want to help someone who appears to be in need. Most of us want to be decent, caring humans, so it only makes sense. But what if instead of helping, we're actually hindering? What if instead of giving them an opportunity to learn, we're inhibiting their independence? Even with the best of intentions and our hearts in the right place, we can hurt the very person we're trying to help. As a parent, I have at times been guilty of “rescuing” or trying to

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Just when I was starting to get the hang of homeschooling our oldest daughter, I became pregnant with our second daughter. Homeschooling through pregnancy was rough. I was exhausted all the time and I was diagnosed (again) with hyperemesis gravidarum. We had to readjust our homeschool routine a bit, and it basically revolved around naps and sickness. But we managed to get it done and still enjoy the creativity and flexibility that homeschooling offers. I quickly learned the h

Whether you are new to homeschooling or have been in the game for a while, there is one question that you will be asked repeatedly. “Why do you homeschool?” This is usually followed by rapid-fire follow-up questions like, “Are you going to send them to public school when they reach high school?” and the ever-popular, “What about socialization?” In the beginning, when I was really new to homeschooling, I would become flustered with these types of questions, and my words would