What do happy homeschoolers have in common?Over the years, I’ve spoken with thousands of homeschoolers from all over the world.... more

What if I told you there’s an Icelandic Christmas tradition where the whole point is to spend an evening sitting... more

"Marley was dead, to begin with."That is one of the most famous first lines in English literature. It comes from... more

As homeschooling moms, we often focus more on what we’re not doing than what we are doing. We fret about... more

How do you know a good book when you see it?I remember walking into the big, beautiful children’s section at... more

A library should be a kind of paradise, don’t you agree? Author and illustrator Barbara Cooney certainly thought so. Barbara Cooney... more

Raising creative kids is a beautiful, worthwhile endeavor, but not one that is always neat and tidy! In today's episode, I’ve... more

What if I told you that your homeschool could be relaxed, bookish, and ordinary? If you’re anything like me, that’s... more

Which of these two activities would be easier for you? Describe the best life you could achieve over the next twenty... more

Do you have a child who dreams of being a writer? Or maybe it’s your dream? How do you support... more