Does your homeschooler have interests in areas you have no clue, skill, or talent in? That’s okay! Here are 8 tips for helping kids explore their interests and giving them the tools they need.

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Are you homeschooling high school? Even high school students benefit from hands-on learning. And there are ways to easily add more hands-on learning to your high school homeschool!

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When we first began homeschooling ten years ago, I was determined to help my boys learn in fun and engaging ways. It was one of the reasons we decided to homeschool in the first place! I distinctly remember telling my husband how excited I was about project-based learning and how valuable it would be for our children’s education.

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Thanksgiving through New Year’s is often exhausting and stressful. Take the stress out of your homeschool with these tips to homeschool during the holidays without losing your mind.

As much as I love the holiday season from Thanksgiving to New Year’s, it is often an exhausting, stressful time. We cram the weeks with more activities and travel than usual. (And more people. My fellow introverts will understand.) Add to that the shopping (ack!), baking, wrapping, and homeschooling.

Instead of stressing this year, try these tips for:

10 Insanely Easy Ways to Homeschool During the Holidays!

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Teens are notorious for acting embarrassed by parental demonstrations of affection – in public, at least. No matter how they act, our teens are going through tremendous emotional, physical, and hormonal changes, and they need to know how much they are loved. Try some – or all – of these non-embarrassing ways to show your teens you love them.

Your teens may ask you to stay out of sight when you drop them off at a friend’s house. They may shrug off that awkward hug when they leave. They may even walk far enough away from you out in public that it’s not obvious they’re out with their parents.

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By the time your student reaches middle school, you should begin moving toward independent study time. Try these study tips for middle and high school students to help your teens develop strong independent learning skills.

One of the greatest challenges of transitioning from parent-guided to independent learning can be helping your teens develop strong study habits. That transition typically begins in middle school with the goal of having primarily self-directed learners by high school.

7 Easy Study Tips for Teens

Try these study tips to help your teens stay focused as they set their own schedule to complete their school work independently. 

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