Long ago, a homeschool friend drove across the country to a family event and returned to say she was terribly behind in school. I was puzzled. “But your kids saw the country! That’s school!”

It's back-to-school season, again! Let's ramp things up and get you ready for the best school year ever!

Mamas, we need each other. We need other Catholic homeschooling mamas…because there is no one who understands the day-to-day reality of being a homeschooling mom than another homeschooling mom!

Is there one simple mom-to-mom secret that can make this homeschooling year the best one yet? Absolutely! But it may not be what you think… 

When I first began homeschooling, I had a grandiose vision of my husband coming home from work to sit down with our children (all perfectly tidy in matching outfits, of course) while I prepared a nutritious dinner in my dress, pumps, and pearls, and he would teach them about the great mysteries of life.

Do I need to sign my children up for an accredited home study program? The answer depends upon the family’s individual dynamic. Here we’ll explore what accreditation is and when it is necessary.