Author: mymentech

The switch from public school to homeschool is daunting enough for a parent. However, helping a child to make a switch from public school to homeschool is equally challenging.

Beginning the journey of a lifetime when starting to homeschool, we seem to have superhuman strength and a dogged determination. But then, each new year rolls around and we are faced with making each day count when...

We have yet to see snow in our part of the woods, yet it certainly has been cold enough! If there were snow outside I could easily encourage my children to grab a sled or work on a snow fort for an afternoon. Since that is not an option for us, I’ve compiled a list of winter-friendly activities for kids of all ages.

Do you remember what it’s like to be a child? Do you remember struggling with something and being told, “Come on, it’s easy! You’re just not trying.” Or worse, “You could do better if you weren’t so lazy/careless.”

One of the highlights of homeschooling is a fun field trip. With the flexibility that homeschooling offers, the world is our oyster, right? Why read about something in a book when you can go experience it firsthand. I’ve posted...