TAKING TIME FOR YOUR INTERESTS IS ALSO A HOMESCHOOL LESSON BY ELSA BARNHILL Our children often see quite a boring version of ourselves; one pre-occupied with chores and their schoolwork or one that sits in bleachers or sitting rooms just waiting while they have all the fun. Adulthood must seem so unappealing to them sometimes! It can be easy for all parents, even “the fun ones” to fall into routines and leave out time for our enrichment. As home school parents, we understand how to give our...

One of the best parts of homeschooling is the opportunity to build community with other families. That's where homeschool co-ops come in. Whether you're looking to join an existing group or are thinking about starting your own, here's what you need to know. What Is a Homeschool Co-op? A homeschool co-op (short for cooperative) is a group of homeschooling families who come together to share resources, teach classes, organize activities, and support one another. Most co-ops are run by parents,...