When Your Homeschooler is Struggling in a Subject

By Crystal Ladwig, Ph. D. | September 1, 2025 | Homeschool , Learn
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

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Homeschooling on a Budget

By Crystal Ladwig, Ph. D. | April 15, 2025 | Homeschool , Learn
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

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Avoiding Homeschool Burnout

By Crystal Ladwig, Ph. D. | March 19, 2025 | Homeschool , Learn
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

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Homeschooling and Keeping a Gradebook

By Crystal Ladwig, Ph. D. | March 12, 2025 | Homeschool , Learn
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

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Preparing for Your Homeschool Evaluation

By Crystal Ladwig, Ph. D. | February 18, 2025 | Homeschool
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

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