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Isn’t Homeschooling Worth Defending?

Over the last number of years, I have repeatedly been drawn into the role of defender of my own personal choice to homeschool, as well as the “institution” of homeschooling in general.

Building a House – Raising a Child

When building a house here in northern Wisconsin, many people start with a cement block foundation. When my husband and I built our house this is how we started as well. In the process of putting in the foundation, my husband handled and placed every single one of those cement blocks himself.

A Tribute to Homeschooling Moms

For Mother’s Day, I wanted to write an article honoring the homeschooling mom; but how do I do that without sounding trite or using all the common clichés?

Top 10: Why I Homeschool

“Why did you decide to homeschool?” It’s not an unusual question, in fact if I’ve answered it once in my nearly 20 years of homeschooling, I’ve answered it a hundred times!

Five Fantastic Ideas for a Family Games Night

Family games nights can provide so much fun while building deeper family ties. Here are five fantastic, inexpensive game ideas for your next family games night.

Defending Homeschooling

I’ve believed in homeschooling since before I had children. I’ve practiced homeschooling for nearly 20 years. Now, better-late-than-never, I’ve become a fierce defender of homeschooling!

The Day Homeschooling Dies

For thousands of years children have grown up in what today would be considered an unnatural place: their own homes.

Successful Homeschooling, It Depends On You

Lily Ann shares her ideas on what makes your homeschool successful and how it depends more on you, and not your children.

How to Homeschool Well: Let the Fun Begin!

If we want to be successful homeschoolers, we need to learn how to have fun doing it. We honor God and our children when we allow ourselves to have fun.

Homeschooling – 5 Ways to Avoid Burnout

We all know that it is a delight to spend time with our children and that we are doing what we feel is right for them, by homeschooling, but a wise mom will make sure that she safeguards herself from homeschool burnout.