The socialization question is the first thing most homeschooling families hear. “But what about socialization?” It comes from well-meaning relatives, curious neighbors, and even strangers at the grocery store. The underlying assumption is clear: traditional school is the gold standard for social development, and homeschooling is a risky deviation from it. But what if that…
This is Part 1 in our series, “10 Good Reasons to Homeschool Your Child.” When most people think about reasons to homeschool, they often imagine families seeking religious instruction or alternative educational philosophies. But for a growing number of American families, the decision to homeschool stems from a more urgent concern: keeping their children safe….
When you first start researching homeschool options, the sheer number of different homeschooling methods can feel overwhelming. Charlotte Mason, Classical, Unschooling, Montessori, Waldorf – the list seems endless, and each approach comes with passionate advocates claiming theirs is the best way to educate children at home. Here is the truth: there is no single “best…