Learning is joyful by nature, and the reasons why can fit into significant themes. As you watch your children learning, or as you engage with them in all the contexts in which learning happens, I hope that seeing this list will remind you to focus on the joy!

Every homeschool journey has its highs and lows. Sometimes, everything flows seamlessly, and learning feels like a joyful adventure. Other times, it’s as if you’ve hit an invisible wall. In this post are 10 questions to help you get unstuck and breathe new life into your homeschool.

A Duet for Home by Karina Yan Glaser is a powerful story of resilience, friendship, and the impact of music. It's full of important themes. This post includes a complete resource guide to help facilitate a thoughtful and engaging book club meeting for readers ages 9-13.

Curiosity is a hallmark of childhood. But as children grow older, this natural wonder can seem to wane. Yet, the desire to explore, discover, and question never truly disappears—it just needs the right environment to flourish. Let’s take some time to explore this a bit.

In a world that often glorifies speed, multitasking, and measurable results, embracing a slower approach to homeschooling can feel countercultural. Yet, for many families, the shift to slow homeschooling brings an undeniable sense of freedom, fulfillment, and balance. Slow homeschooling isn’t about doing less; it’s about doing what truly matters—with intention and presence.

This time of year always makes me reflect on family rhythms. That’s because the seasonal shift is one that I am feeling and seeing everywhere (in the length of days, in the change in the weather, in the wild animal activity outside my window), and I intuitively begin to feel my life moving to a different tempo.

I love the month for many reasons but one special reason is the 30 Days of Connection Challenge. Every October for the past several years, I have run the #ThirtyDaysofConnection challenge on social media. The goal is to spend the month intentionally building more meaningful connection with your children.

It's almost launch day for The Joy of Slow: Restoring Balance and Wonder to Homeschool Learning and I couldn't be more excited! But that also means that after August 12th, the pre-order bonus will no longer be available. And friends, it really is SO GOOD!

Are there any of you who disliked reading for one reason or another at some point in your life and then changed? Maybe you had an experience or read a book that completely flipped your relationship with reading. Let's explore the strong connection between a reader's interest and motivation.

Last month, my family and I went on an adventure to tour the National Parks in Utah. We also saw some state parks and slot canyons along the way. There were many life lessons hidden in those canyon walls that resemble ones we've encountered along our education journey.