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If you’ve ever taken a long road trip with your family, you know one simple truth: if you don’t know where you’re going, it’s difficult to know whether you’re making progress. The same is true in homeschooling. Many parents spend countless hours researching curriculum, comparing teaching methods, and planning schedules. Those things have value, but...

One of the biggest mistakes homeschool parents make is believing there is only one right way to homeschool. Nothing could be further from the truth. In fact, one of the greatest strengths of homeschooling is the freedom to customize an educational experience that fits your family’s values, goals, and unique circumstances. That’s why an important...

As we conclude this series, I want to leave you with one final truth—a piece of encouragement—that every homeschool parent needs to hear. You Can, and You Should Homeschool You can do this. Not because homeschooling is easy, or because you have all the answers, or your family is perfect. You can do this because God...

If you are exploring ESA for special needs homeschooling, chances are you are carrying a lot at once. You are thinking about curriculum, therapy appointments, daily routines, learning differences, and the very real question of how to pay for what your child actually needs. That can feel like a full-time job before the school day...

Have you ever found yourself asking, What in the world is going on? Maybe things aren’t adding up the way you thought they would. You’ve done the right things, made the wise choices, trusted the process — and life still feels a little chaotic. You’re not alone. And you’re in good company with one of...

I was sitting at an airport one afternoon, waiting for my flight, when I noticed a young boy sitting a few seats away from me. He looked to be about ten years old, wearing a giant set of headphones on his little head and deeply engrossed with a tablet. At a glance, it appeared he...

 There’s a moment most homeschool parents have — usually somewhere between “what curriculum should I buy?” and “what am I even doing?” — where the bigger question sneaks up on you: What is education actually for? Tessa Carman, daughter-in-law of Davis and Rachael Carman, has been sitting with that question since high school. A...

Choosing homeschool curriculum can feel overwhelming. With so many options available, how do you know which curriculum will be the right fit for your child and your family? The good news is that you don’t have to find the “perfect” homeschool curriculum. You need to find a curriculum that fits your child’s needs, your family’s...

If you’ve ever sat across the kitchen table from a frustrated kiddo who’s convinced they’re “just not a math person,” you are not alone. Not even a little bit. And if you’re the mom who secretly agrees with them because math wasn’t exactly your strong suit either—well, this one’s for you. She’s One of Us...

Welcome to a new conversation about home education—one that unfolds slowly, thoughtfully, and with purpose. Over the last five months, from January through May, we’ve explored homeschooling by asking good questions and leaning into meaningful answers. This is a five-part series about the why behind home education as much as the how, the heart, the...