homeschooling

Homeschooling turned out to be my self-care

For this single mom and her son, homeschooling solved issues they didn't even know were there.

How to create the perfect homeschool setup— without sacrificing your style

4. Create an independence pod.

12 homeschool must-haves for preschoolers

Get your little one all set for big strides this fall.

How our editor created a schoolwork station for her kids

And it was way easier than I thought.

Why I decided to unschool my children

This unstructured time at home with your kids might change the way you think about learning and school forever.

Polls show a surprising number of parents may not send kids back to school

More and more parents are looking at homeschooling.

Zoom fatigue is real and our kids are feeling it

Educational screen time and virtual playdates are burning kids out—so if you need to turn the computer and let your kids disconnect today, don't feel bad, mama.

15 art supplies used in Montessori classrooms (and they’re on Amazon!)

Happy crafting!

Almost 50% of dads think they’re doing most of the homeschooling

Only 3% of moms agree.

Our lives were so different just a few weeks ago

I know I need to pause and sit in my grief before I forge ahead.

This viral chart shows kids may need less ‘class time’ than we think

It's surprising and a big relief, TBH.

How to help kids adjust to *so* much screen time

When your preschooler has a busier Zoom schedule than you do, you might be a bit worried.

JLo doesn’t understand her kid’s ‘new math’ either

Homeschooling is tricky for all of us—even celebrities.

This viral post is helping parents everywhere think differently about their kids’ progress during this pandemic

What if our kids are not behind—they're actually ahead?

I wasn’t meant to be a teacher—but I am trying my best

I was functioning in a constant state of worry as I tried to accept this "new normal" that wasn't normal at all. My new "not normal" role was that of: hybrid mom/teacher.

My best homeschooling tip? Teach your kids valuable life skills

We can strive to optimize joy, togetherness and potentially an expanded view of what learning and education mean for our families. Here are a few ideas we are experimenting with.

5 tips for homeschooling a child with special needs, according to a special ed teacher

School closures are a challenge for parents of special needs kids, but here's what a teacher wants you to know.

I’m a teacher and I want parents to know—it’s okay for school to come second right now

Your family's well being comes first right now, mama.

30+ activities you can do with preschoolers to 10-year-olds

Including a sample homeschooling schedule.

To the mom who didn’t expect to be homeschooling her kids right now

A note of encouragement from a homeschooling mama.