Matthew Shoulders grew up in the Appalachian Mountains on a small Virginia farm where he and his five siblings were homeschooled. His father was an accounting professor at Virginia Tech, and his grandfather was a chemistry professor, inspiring Matt’s interest in the subject to which he would dedicate his career. Matt attended Virginia Tech as…
Is Homeschooling a Good Fit for Your Family?
Homeschooling is a great way to provide your kids with a quality, personalized education while also helping them to develop a strong moral character and the essential life skills they’ll need to grow and mature into thriving, independent adults. Homeschooling is also a big commitment though. And while it does offer many great benefits, it…
6 Simple Ways to Celebrate the End of the School Year
For the past few years, crossing the school year finish line has felt like a monumental accomplishment. Whether you’ve homeschooled or taken a more standard route, completion is truly worth celebrating. Here are six simple ways to mark the occasion with your family. Special Breakfast Pull out all the stops for a special last-day breakfast….
Tips for Homeschooling Your High School Student
When we began homeschooling our daughter in kindergarten, our plan was to take things year by year. Then our son joined two years later; we fell in love with learning at home and immersed ourselves in the many and varied freedoms of homeschooling. We officially became known as Countryside Academy, and so the plan to…
What to Do When Homeschool Feels Overwhelming
There are a number of things that make homeschooling a wonderful choice for so many families. At the top of most parents’ lists are the endless options and resources available to homeschoolers, not to mention the relentless stream of ideas and dreams a homeschooling parent can conjure once they embrace the freedom homeschooling allows. With…
‘Brainy Bunch’: Parents Homeschool Their 10 Kids With All of Them Graduating High School at 12
Two Alabama parents who homeschooled their 10 children, with all of them graduating high school at the mere age of 12—are now rocketing forward in their respective areas of interest. High school sweethearts Kip and Mona Lisa Harding, both 53, have raised their kids to believe that “if it’s their calling, God will help them…
State Government Thanks Homeschooling Parents With Holiday Vouchers
Australian parents who homeschooled their children during long-running lockdowns last year will be able to redeem vouchers to spend on accommodation, entertainment, and recreational activities in New South Wales (NSW). From Feb. 7, the program gives each household with a child enrolled in school last year five $50 vouchers worth $250 in total that can…
‘What If the Influencers We Really Need Are Families?’: Mom Opts to Homeschool Amid Pandemic
February 3, 2022
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The choice was easy. Although it would probably lead to mud-clad children with bugs in their pockets and a wildly different way of living, JerriAnn and her husband, Matthew “Matt” G. Webb, were sure of their decision. It was August 2020, in the middle of the pandemic, and they had decided to homeschool their two…
Homeschooling the Low-Cost Way
A single online search for homeschooling resources will turn up myriad books, curriculum packages, and resources created specifically for homeschoolers. Of course, they all look amazing, so your wish list grows. However, depending upon the number of children you plan to teach, expenses can add up quickly. But I have good news for you: You…
Homeschooling Children With Special Needs
Homeschooling has been growing in popularity, particularly in recent years, as increasing numbers of parents become dissatisfied with their children’s schooling and more aware of the benefits homeschooling offers. However, for parents of children with special needs, the decision to homeschool seems more complicated. They wonder if they can meet their children’s unique needs in…
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