I love the arts, in all its various forms. Though I am primarily a musician in that arena, I do also dabble in drawing and painting, weaving, and others. I think that often, when we know our kids aren’t artistically inclined (whatever the form), we wind up not giving it a fair shake. So here’s to all the artists, musicians and craftsmen/women out there! For our focus on the arts: A Journey Through Art Study: Why Art History has a Place in Any High School Plan; by Dr. Kat Patrick Music Appreciation Made Easy; by Tavia Fuller Armstrong Circa 1994 {The Working Homeschooler}; by Amy Azevedo Phot ..read more

Are you beginning your homeschooling journey, or somewhere along the way? Recently, I have begun to notice more moms worrying that they aren’t good enough, and compare themselves to others in ways that are unhealthy. Maybe it’s because homeschooling is becoming more popular, and it’s just a numbers game, but it bothers me. First – know you ARE good enough. Second – I want to help, and I’ve put together a short webinar which you can take for free. About the Webinar: Your Unique Homeschooling Journey How to save your homeschool sanity by not keeping up with the Joneses. Did you begin homescho ..read more

Doesn’t that sound contrary to what we almost always hear as homeschoolers? Yes…yes it does. But sometimes, that relaxed, do it at your own pace thing backfires, and you wind up in a place that does not benefit your teen. That’s where fast-past homeschooling comes in handy. Find out how Tavia gets a lot done in a short amount of time in Make Mine a Minimester. You’ll wonder why you didn’t try it sooner! On the flip side, Tina reminds us that we have more time than we think when we Look with Different Eyes at the situation. We have a full line-up of helpful and inspiring articles – but one th ..read more