HELP AND ADVICE
The questions every homeschooler asks eventually
Start with the big four, or browse everything below.
Suddenly homeschooling?
How to design learning that fits your child, without the overwhelm or the spending.
Which curriculum is actually right?
How to design learning that fits your child, without the overwhelm or the spending.
Copping criticism about homeschooling?
Graceful answers for relatives and strangers, and steady confidence for you.
Is school feeling like too much?
A compassionate path through school refusal, for parents weighing what comes next.
All Articles
When School Feels Like Too Much: A Compassionate Guide for Parents Navigating School Refusal
In This Article Table of Contents “I Can’t Go”: The Beginning of a New Journey There’s a quiet kind of heartbreak that happens when your child says, “I can’t go
Bringing the Outdoors In: Techniques for Teaching Naturalistic Learners at Home
Every child learns in their own way, and one of the most magical learning styles is that of the naturalistic learner—those who thrive through connection with the natural world. At
Nurturing the Logical/Mathematical Learner: A Homeschooling Approach
Have you noticed that your child loves numbers, puzzles, or spotting patterns? If so, you may have a budding logical/mathematical learner on your hands—what a wonderful discovery! Homeschooling gives us
Supporting the Intrapersonal Learner: Quiet Time in a Busy Homeschool
As homeschooling parents, we have the unique privilege of creating a learning environment tailored to our children’s individual needs—and that includes honouring the quiet, introspective nature of intrapersonal learners. Intrapersonal
Improving Social Skills in Your Homeschool: Interpersonal Learning At Home
Homeschooling is a beautiful opportunity to create a learning environment that nurtures your child’s unique needs—and that includes their social development. Social skills like communication, empathy, collaboration, and problem-solving are
Hands-On Homeschooling: Strategies for Kinesthetic/Tactile Learners
Does your child learn best by moving, touching, or physically engaging with their surroundings? If so, welcome to the world of kinesthetic/tactile learners! I remember when I first started homeschooling.