Unschooling simply means drawing on the child's own inherent curiosity to define the contours of their educational experience. It does not mean that education is unorganized.

Popular book lists for women tend to list lighter fare. I need something that challenges me and fosters my intellectual development.

Many Homeschool Connections families participate in homeschooling co-ops, where groups of families gather together to homeschool communally. If you are participating in a homeschool cooperative, what is the best way to incorporate Homeschool Connections' online classes into that co-op setting?

What if you quit homeschooling but want to come back to it again? Here are tips to help you move forward and be successful.

Some people think of audiobooks as a form of entertainment or means of self-improvement. We should consider them as an educational resource in our homeschooling as well! A good audiobook is fully able to stand as an integral part of your Catholic homeschool.

Focus your strengths! You might not have the money to buy the latest box set curricula, but maybe you're darn good at finding quality resources in the library. Or maybe you're not very academically oriented yourself but you're great at crafting and creative projects. That's fantastic! Instead of working through a history book with your kids, do some historical-themed art projects. Work to your strengths. 

For Catholic homeschoolers who are graduating their last child and entering "homeschool retirement", this will be their final spring of homeschooling. A question I'm hearing more and more lately is, "I'm done homeschooling. Now, what do I do?" It's a question I can relate to as my own nest is nearly empty. 

However, picture books can still be enjoyed by teens (even if they won't admit to it). A beautifully illustrated picture book is delightful to enjoy at any age. Honestly, I personally love a well-written, well-illustrated picture book.

Like the socialization question, the answer is that homeschooling is actually superior to site-based schooling in this respect. If that answer makes your jaw drop and say, "What?!" please hear me out.