Summer plans for homeschooling families vary widely. Some take the summer off, some keep teaching through the summer months and some choose a mix. Homeschooling families have a unique opportunity to turn the world into a classroom and have a… read more
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Family Financial Planning Starts Now
For many new parents, one of the first questions you may ask after seeing that positive pregnancy test is, “How can we afford this?” Children are expensive and your financial investment often extends a lifetime. So, how can you best… read more
Learn About the Olympics: Let the Games Begin!
This year, the 2024 Summer Olympics will be held in stunning Paris, France. Below the glistening lights of the Eiffel Tower, athletes from around the world will come together for 16 days of thrilling and jaw dropping competition. They will… read more
Teacher Appreciation: AKA Celebrating Mom
This is a special time of year — Mother’s Day, springtime flowers and spring festivals abound. Schools of all types, including homeschools, start thinking about wrapping things up for the year and begin planning for the next. What better time… read more
8 Must-Read Books That Teach Kindness
“Treat others as you would want to be treated.” The #1 Golden Rule to live by. But, for our children, sometimes being kind can be harder to do than expected. Within minutes, using someone’s favorite crayon when they wanted it… read more
How Can I Homeschool With a New Baby?
You made the decision to homeschool, went to the conferences, bought the curricula, and figured out how to make it work for your family. You even found a local co-op to help provide that much-needed adult interaction and support for… read more
Celebrate Holidays and Their History
Without counting – answer this question: How many holidays are there in February and March? Groundhog Day, Lincoln’s Birthday, Valentine’s Day, President’s Day and St. Patrick’s Day. The list grows even longer if we add religious holidays like Good Friday… read more
Homeschooling: The Importance of Virtual Field Trips
One of the best things about homeschooling is our ability to travel. Since we can learn from anywhere, trips to the beach, local springs, the Santa Fe Zoo or trips with our spouses all lend themselves to learning on the… read more
Featured Teacher: Lauren Watrobsky
Our Featured Teacher is Lauren Watrobsky! I am a native of Florida and have been a resident of Jupiter since 1982. I am the mom to two teenage boys, Ben (18) currently attending UCF and Troy (17) currently at Jupiter… read more
The History Behind Your Favorite Thanksgiving Tradition
Bright and early on Thanksgiving morning, you might be rising to prep pie doughs, get a head start on roasting your bird, or dicing onions and celery for stuffing ahead of your family gathering. But in New York City, long… read more