written by: Elan Page

Homeschooling is beautiful and empowering. It gives us freedom to design an education that actually fits the specific needs of our children (and of our families).

But despite all its benefits, it’s not cheap.

Curriculum. Co-ops. Online classes. Field trips. Subscript...

By the time we reach December, most homeschool moms feel a mix of pride, exhaustion, and “whew… we really made it.”
The fall semester is long. It’s full. It’s beautiful and chaotic all at once. And if you’re anything like me, you start looking toward January with both excitement and that tin...

By the time I reach the end of any homeschool semester - whether it’s December or May - I always feel the same:

I’m tired. The kids are tired. The calendar is full. And everything in me is whispering, “Girl… we made it. It’s time to sit down somewhere.”

And if you’re anything like me, you ...

If you’ve ever scrolled through Instagram and seen stunning, color-coordinated homeschool rooms — the ones with the built-in bookshelves and matching Montessori setups — you may have had a moment where you thought:

“So… am I supposed to do all of that too?”

If so, this article is for you.

If you’re anything like most homeschool moms I talk to, there’s a little voice in your head that loves to stir up doubt.

She’s loud.
She’s dramatic.
And she LOVES to tell you that you’re falling short.

Scroll through Instagram for five minutes and she’ll whisper,
“Look at her routine. Look at ...

Somewhere along the way, homeschool moms were told we had to do everything ourselves. Every subject. Every worksheet. Every project.

But let me set you free right now: that’s not the rule.

If you want to teach some things yourself, that’s great! But if you prefer outsourcing others, even be...

Some of the most meaningful lessons we’ve had in our homeschool were built with the help of AI.

You read that right.

ChatGPT and Google Gemini have become an integral part of my homeschool toolbox. But don't mistake it: it doesn’t replace me as the guide of my children’s learning; it actual...

Has anyone ever said some version of this to you, “Why do you want to homeschool? Is that really a good idea?”

Because it’s one thing for a stranger to question your homeschool decision. But when it’s someone close to you - your mom, your sister, maybe your in-laws - well, that can hurt.

It...

You’ll never feel 100% ready to start homeschooling.

The truth is, it’s a journey, and you don’t usually get the hang of it all at once.

The first time we started homeschooling was during COVID, and like so many families, we had to make quick decisions in a short amount of time. 

Then our ...

One of the biggest things new homeschool parents fear is: What about socialization?

You might picture your child going from a classroom full of kids every day to suddenly sitting alone at the kitchen table, cut off from the world.

And that image probably feels isolating and maybe even a li...

I’m a mom of two girls who runs a business, manages a career, and juggles family life…and I also made the choice to homeschool.

But why?

Why would any career woman give up eight uninterrupted hours of work every day just to take on being the lead of her kids’ education?

The truth is that h...

“Are my kids really getting what they need in school? What if the environment they’re in is holding them back instead of helping them thrive? Could I take on a much larger role in their schooling if I wanted to?”

If you’ve found yourself asking questions like these, you’re not alone. More an...