Time to Think About Grades, Credits, and Transcripts

Want to learn how to remain sane AND retain skills? When my kids were in middle school and high school, we did just a bit of structured school each day during the summer months. We did a little math, a little writing, a little independent unit study of some sort. No, I'm not crazy – hear me out.  A balanced summer makes

 Parents worry about homeschooling and socialization.  Neighbors wonder if homeschoolers are weird. And kids just want to find friends. Here is what you need to know about homeschooling and  socialization.

True socialization

Socialization is an activity you do - mixing socially with others - and a process of learning how to behave in a way that's acceptable to society as a whole.

Let's talk about how to make that final decision about what college to attend.

Sometimes it's REALLY easy to make a decision. It's easy when the teen loves the college, and the parent has figured out a way to make it affordable. Other times it can be EXTREMELY difficult! When the cost is similar, and the universities both have compelling

When you're busy getting into the homeschool groove, it can be easy to forget about registering for tests, not to mention keeping up with changes to the FAFSA! (Don't forget - you should be filling out the FAFSA this month!) Here are some more handy October homeschool calendar reminders for you! 

• Middle School: Practice counting hours for credits and keeping a reading