The School Year Is Starting Without Us—Why Does It Feel So Weird? | 224
The school year is starting, but your child isn’t going back. Even when homeschooling is the right decision, back-to-school season can stir up doubt, mixed feelings, and the urge to suddenly make a bi...
18 Aug 7min
My Child Isn’t Going Back to School—Now What? | 223
Is your child not going back to school? Here’s how to start homeschooling—or explore unschooling—without rushing into curriculum or recreating school at home. Once you’ve made the decision to leave sc...
13 Aug 12min
The Cons of Unschooling: Where Homeschooling Parents Need to Pivot | 222
A recent Parents.com article explaining the pros and cons of unschooling raises an important question: Are these really problems with unschooling—or signs that we’re still defining learning through a ...
30 Jul 10min
Unschooling Course or Resource Library: Which One Fits You? #221
Would an unschooling course you can work through step by step—or a library of resources you can pull from when you need them—fit you better? Some unschooling parents want a clear path they can follow...
27 Jul 5min
Maybe Timelines Are Why Unschooling Feels So Hard | 220
Why does it feel like unschooling isn’t working—even when you can see learning happening? The problem may be the school timelines you’re still using to measure your child. Many homeschooling and unsch...
24 Jul 10min
Is My Child Behind? Or Am I Using the Wrong Timeline? | 219
Is your child really behind... or are you comparing them to the wrong timeline? When we leave school, do we have to carry the school's timeline with us? Doesn't the freedom to learn outside a classroo...
16 Jul 13min
Why Summer Makes Homeschooling Parents Rush to Plan | 218
Summer has a funny way of making homeschooling parents feel like they should have a plan. Even unschooling parents can start worrying about filling the time, finding a routine, or doing... more. Being...
8 Jul 7min
When Your Kid Won't Get Off Screens: Why It Turns Into a Battle | 217
When your kid won't get off screens, even a simple request can quickly turn into a battle. Many homeschooling and unschooling parents find themselves caught in this frustrating pattern. What starts a...
6 Jul 8min
