I am trying something that seems illogical and contradictory. In reaction to feeling like we're not getting as many homeschool lessons done at home than I'd wanted and in reaction to wanting more relaxed time at home, I have decided to spend LESS time...

There is a notion that homeschooled kids have a closer relationship with their parents that allow for more discussion and question asking. I used to think this but now realize that all kinds of people homeschool and this is more about the relationship...

A few scenes from our homeschool February-March 2003. My sons were aged 2.5 and 5.5 at the time. My children have been homeschooled 'since birth'.copyright 2005-2009 The Thinking Mother

"America is the only country in the world that doesn't seem to recognize that it's in competition with the greatest minds and capital in the world." Wake up call people! All parents should watch this! Homeschooling parents should watch this! Teens...

A big issue on my mind of late is the slacker mentality of my older son (who is now 12.5 years old and going through puberty). I have been asking around when I see homeschool moms in person, as well as discussing this with the parents of Boy Scouts,...