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Homeschool High School

Fall of Senior Year: College Prep for Homeschoolers

Fall of senior year is crunch time for college-bound homeschoolers. This complete college prep guide walks you through transcripts, essays, financial aid, testing, and key deadlines so your homeschool senior stays on track for success. The fall of senior year is here, and if your homeschooled student is college-bound, you might be feeling the weight

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The Homeschool Journey

Avoiding Homeschool Burnout: Why It Happens and How to Find Your Way Back

Homeschooling is one of the most meaningful commitments we can make as parents, but it’s also one of the most demanding. If you’re feeling overwhelmed, stretched thin, or simply exhausted, you’re not alone. Burnout is something many homeschool parents encounter at some point in their journey. After more than 22 years of homeschooling my five

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Parenting and Mental Health

Homeschooling and Mental Health: Finding Balance, Faith, & Self-Care for Moms

We need to talk about something that often stays hidden behind our curriculum choices and planner pages: homeschooling & mental health – how to protect your emotional wellness, prevent burnout, and find faith-filled balance as you teach and nurture your kids. The Reality Check We All Need Let’s face it: homeschooling requires heart, time, and

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Military Homeschooling

Global Homeschooling: a Military Mom’s Cultural Journey

Military homeschooling families have unique opportunities to raise globally-minded children through cultural immersion, travel, and diverse learning environments. Global homeschooling emphasizes resilience, adaptability, language learning, and cultural understanding. This guide explains how to intentionally incorporate global perspectives into your curriculum while navigating the realities of military life. Listen to the podcast episode on Becoming Bilingual:

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The Homeschool Journey

Homeschool Holiday Service Projects: Supporting Military Families with Gratitude

The holiday season is a time for joy and togetherness. It’s a perfect opportunity to include homeschool holiday service projects that bless others. This year, your family can make a difference by supporting military families during the holidays through acts of kindness and gratitude. As homeschoolers, we have a special opportunity to teach our children

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Homeschool Confidence

4 Ways to Handle Invasive Questions About Homeschooling

Every homeschool parent has encountered this moment: you’re in the grocery store, running errands at the post office, or sitting in a waiting room, when suddenly a stranger becomes very curious about your homeschooling choices. Maybe it’s the classic “busybody lady,” maybe it’s a well-meaning older gentleman, or maybe it’s simply someone who doesn’t understand

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Public Perceptions of Homeschool

Homeschool vs. Traditional School: Measures of Success

Many new homeschoolers fall into the habit of measuring their homeschooling experience against their memories of traditional school. Rows of desks, tests and quizzes, strict schedules, and letter grades often become the subconscious standard. When homeschooling doesn’t look like that familiar model, parents begin to question whether they’re doing enough or doing it “right.” But

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