By Sarah Buchwalder

Are you experiencing stress or anxiety in your homeschool?

You've probably heard the expression, “Get your own life jacket on first” or “You can’t pour from an empty cup” before, or have been told on an airplane to secure your own oxygen mask before helping another passenger. Is this selfish advice? Of course not! If you don't have your own flotation device on, two people could drown instead of one. If you do, you're in a much better position to save someone.

By the HOME Team

Are you having trouble motivating your child to read? Does one or more of your children fall into the “doer” category? Instead of curling up with a book, these children are on the move, preferring to build, create and produce. What a gift! They are natural kinesthetic learners and action oriented!

By Kathy Green

Public libraries are a beloved resource for many homeschool families, offering free access to books, research tools, and community programs. But sometimes, families need to limit their use or find other options — whether due to distance, limited availability, or a desire for more appropriate learning experiences. 

The good news? There’s a world of alternatives that can keep learning exciting, flexible, wholesome and affordable! Home, church, community book swaps, and homeschool networks are all places where good books can be found. 

By Brandi Schunk

As I was cleaning the kitchen sink this morning, I found myself reflecting on a habit I started a few years ago. It was unintentional in the beginning, but, as I realized what I had been doing, and the power and momentum and aliveness it was creating, I decided to make it more of an intentional habit, to give it attention and priority, and watch it grow fruit in my life. That habit was the daily practice of doing one small extra project around the house each day.