Category Archives: New homeschoolers

When Your Homeschooling is Questioned

3 July 2022

“I’m bombarded with questions I don’t feel are appropriate to answer and I would never ask someone with a child in public school. But they feel it’s totally okay to ask me, leaving awkward conversations for myself, my family and my child.” A homeshooling mom recently asked us this question. Her problem is one that […]

By Karen Taylor | Also posted in CLA Blog Index, Encouragement, Homeschooling, Worries and Obstacles |

It’s a Stressful Year to Homeschool

18 September 2020

It’s 2020, and school has started. After six months of the pandemic, we now have terrible fires and intense smoke to worry about too – we hope you are safe! It’s impacting just about everyone in one way or another, and it may affect your homeschooling. Homeschooling can be fun. Children often love it, but […]

By Karen Taylor | Also posted in CLA Blog Index, Encouragement |

Easy Steps to Filing a Private School Affidavit (PSA) and Establishing Your Own Private School!

31 July 2020

Updated 7/17/2023 Filing a PSA is a great option for many, and it may be right for you. It was for me. As you begin, I suggest a word of caution about social media comments that may recommend filing a PSA “because it’s so easy.” Yes, the PSA is a free document, but filing is […]

By Karen Taylor |

Finding a California Park Day!

20 February 2017

Updated 9/19/2022.  Have you found a local homeschool park day in your community?  If you are a new homeschooler, please consider putting it at the top of your list of things to do. Park day groups come in all forms, and most are free.  Some have formal activities and rules, and others are based on […]

By Karen Taylor |

Homeschooling Through a Crisis

16 February 2017

The unexpected in your life can be messy, terrifying, tragic, distracting, time-consuming, or joyous. It doesn’t matter the reason, it throws you off your plan. If your child is in school, life is expected to go on without even an acknowledgement of the stress your family is enduring (and remember, even good news can be […]

By Karen Taylor | Also posted in Encouragement, Unschooling, Worries and Obstacles |