As with everything else about homeschooling, there is no one-size-fits-all answer. In fact, there are a host of variables to consider, which we will examine one at a time.

What is attention span exactly? And if our kids' attention seems to wander, is there anything we can do about it?

A realistic routine, fewer unnecessary decisions, and a plan for those inevitable math meltdowns and unexpected interruptions can preserve your energy for the moments that truly need it.

The skill of the homeschooling parent lies in balancing theses two realities: attentiveness to a child's particularities and commitment to providing what is needed in life skills, academic achievement, and state-mandated credits.

Children take their cues from us. If we constantly complain about what we don’t have, they learn to feel deprived. If we appreciate what we do have, then they learn gratitude.

Raise your hand if you’ve ever written out the perfect homeschool schedule: color-coded, beautifully planned, only for it to fall apart by Tuesday. We’ve all been there.