Author: tyler

When your baby was born, you never thought you would be here today considering homeschooling. It is something you probably discussed, doubted you could do and decided not to follow through, because you thought “how could I possibly homeschool”? But, it is time and here you are again. Let me tell you something: you can do it! Starting homeschooling for the first time with your kindergarten student can be very overwhelming. The way homeschooling has evolved over the past 20 years is amazing and you are jumping in at the right time. There is online support everywhere and a...

Do you sometimes feel like a Nike commercial when it comes to returning to your regular school routine after summer break? Our motivation regarding school should be immediate. There is no room for hesitation with setting schedules; opening books and getting down to business. You tell yourself to, “Just do it!” The only problem is, for some of us, the slogan sounds wonderful, but is just that; a slogan. For many homeschoolers, trying to ease back into their school routine is like starting back on an exercise program. You know it is good for you, but you just do...

Do you want to put immediate fear into the heart and mind of a homeschool parent? Say the following phrase three times, “education plan”. Actually, you only need to say it once and it often brings immediate chills to a homeschool parent. Of all of the challenges homeschool parents face, creating an education plan appears to be one of the most difficult tasks at hand. You know what? It really should not be that way and is not. Creating an education plan is one of the easiest tasks to complete and becomes a valuable tool for a homeschool parent...