As the end of a season or a school year approaches, it’s natural to reflect. But too often, that reflection zeroes in on the things that didn’t go as planned. It’s easy to focus on what didn’t get done and the deficiencies we define as failures. But what if we're measuring progress with the wrong yardstick?

Homeschooling can be a beautiful gift for families — a way to grow more connected through the joy of learning. That doesn’t mean it's without challenges. Even throughout a wonder-filled adventure, it can be easy to feel stretched thin. This post is about how to find balance, but not in the way that you might think.

The beauty of lifelong learning is that it’s never finished. There’s always something new to discover, explore, and understand. When we slow down enough to notice the world around us, engage deeply with what sparks our interest, and connect our learning to real life, we foster a love of learning that lasts long after the “school” lessons end.

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.