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

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