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Practical Steps for Closing Out the School Year

By Shane Irving | April 27, 2026 | Behavior & Mental Health , Parenting Advice , Readiness & Academic Support , Routines & Parenting , Schools

As the school year winds down, families often find themselves balancing exhaustion, relief and uncertainty about what comes next. The final weeks of school and the beginning of summer provide an opportunity to set the stage for a smoother, more confident start to the fall. Review What Worked and What Didn’t Conducting a short, informal

What Homeschool Families Can Learn from the Olympic Games

By Crystal Ladwig, Ph. D. | February 19, 2026 | Homeschooling , Schools

With the arrival of the 2026 Winter Olympics in February and the 2026 Paralympics in March, the Olympic Games provide a unique learning opportunity for homeschooling families. These events, which occur once every four years, capture history, culture, science and human achievement in real time. Watching the games and learning from them is a natural

When Your Homeschooler is Struggling in a Subject

By Crystal Ladwig, Ph. D. | September 1, 2025 | Homeschooling , Schools

I vividly remember my junior year of high school. I was taking physics. No matter how hard I tried, I just couldn’t seem to get it. I studied. I met with my teacher. I did everything right, but I still struggled with that class. I know I’m not alone. You probably have a subject like

Homeschooling on a Budget

By Crystal Ladwig, Ph. D. | April 15, 2025 | Homeschooling , Schools

Homeschooling rates have been on the rise for years. As the cost of everything rises more families have found themselves tight on money. This isn’t a new issue for homeschoolers. Often, homeschooling families are single income families. We also tend to be fairly frugal as a group (unless you’re at a homeschool conference). We enjoy

Avoiding Homeschool Burnout

By Crystal Ladwig, Ph. D. | March 19, 2025 | Homeschooling , Schools

We don’t get to call in sick or take a personal day. We have crazy schedules involving multiple kids, multiple ages to teach, co-ops, sports, scouts, lessons, volunteering, church, managing the home and let’s not forget school. Many homeschooling parents also work outside the home. It’s no wonder that homeschool parents occasionally experience a bad

Homeschooling and Keeping a Gradebook

By Crystal Ladwig, Ph. D. | March 12, 2025 | Homeschooling , Schools

The freedom we enjoy as homeschoolers is great, but it comes with a host of decisions to make. One of the most common is the decision to keep a gradebook or not. The answer to that question is not a straightforward one, and that’s a good thing. Unlike some states, Florida does not require homeschoolers

Preparing for Your Homeschool Evaluation

By Crystal Ladwig, Ph. D. | February 18, 2025 | Homeschooling , Schools

A common question of homeschooling families is how to know if children are progressing at the “right” pace. One of the joys of homeschooling, however, is creating a pace and using content that is right for each of your children. That doesn’t mean that assessments aren’t still helpful and necessary. In fact, they’re required by

Practical Steps for Closing Out the School Year

What Homeschool Families Can Learn from the Olympic Games

When Your Homeschooler is Struggling in a Subject

Homeschooling on a Budget

Avoiding Homeschool Burnout

Homeschooling and Keeping a Gradebook

Preparing for Your Homeschool Evaluation

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