Some days, homeschooling feels like walking through piles of grass clippings—curriculum changes, interrupted routines, endless to-do lists, and the weight of trying to do it all. But a simple morning walk and a trail of hardworking ants reminded me that lasting progress isn't made by starting over. It's made by faithfully clearing one obstacle at a time. If you're feeling overwhelmed in your homeschool, this gentle encouragement will help you refocus on what matters most.

I used to think that every child had to read by 5 or 6 years old. I used to fear being “behind,” and I often pushed through curricula to stay on track. Despite my pushing and stress, however, two of my children still had a harder time with reading. One was diagnosed with dyslexia, and one had eye convergence insufficiency. The other child decided she would read by 3 years old and now reads books well above her “grade level.” Had I based my parenting or teaching on either one

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Homeschooling our children has been one of my greatest blessings. I am so grateful that I get to share life and learning with our children each and every day. I am so grateful for the sweet memories, the joyful smiles, and the connections we’ve been able to share over the years. But I want you to know something. Homeschooling is not always easy. And it seriously can be downright HARD. The Hard Days There are days when nothing goes as planned. There are days when the children

Our children had a friend over the other day. He was learning about evolution in school and decided to tell them that humans came from...

I used to believe that education was about standardized test scores and straight A’s. It was about good grades, the honor roll, and...

I used to think that preschool was necessary. Being a former public school educator meant that I was well-versed in the thinking that...