Side by Side in PA: The Croad Family
Parents: Jason and Renee Croad Children: Gavin (12), Eli (10), Holden (8), Lydia (6), Joy (3) Hometown: Hummelstown, PA Tell us a little bit about your family dynamics. [...]
Is It a Holiday Activity or Schoolwork? How Our Seasonal Traditions Can Actually Build Executive Functioning Skills
Soon after Thanksgiving, my thoughts turn quickly to Christmas; family traditions, decorations, and preparations could be difficult to balance while still homeschooling well. However, a mindset switch to viewing these activities as educational and [...]
Adventures in PA: The Local Edition
Patrons ride the model train around the Mars Train Station. This summer, we imagined pioneer life moving west with the railroads in Laura Ingalls Wilder's fabulous Little House series. In the ensuing [...]
Ten Easy Steps Make STRESSLESS Holidays
A homeschooling mother has more to do on most days than almost any human on the planet must accomplish. Then the holidays arrive! Disorganization adds stress and frustration to what should be a happy [...]
An Open Letter from the Primary Homeschooling Parent
Dear support spouse, You came home to see me frazzled and asked what had happened. I couldn’t put it into words at this time, but this is what I should have said. A summer [...]