Category Archives: New homeschoolers

It’s Never Wasted Time

24 July 2013

I recently read something on Facebook that was attributed to Garrison Keillor that I wanted to share with parents: Nothing you do for children is ever wasted. Now those are words to hang on to, especially during the challenging preschool years! My Facebook comment was: Your children won’t remember everything you do for them, or adventures […]

By Karen Taylor | Also posted in Encouragement, Preschool |

My Homeschool Lesson

20 July 2013

I vividly recall the day – no the moment – that my son taught me how to homeschool. He was five, and it was our first official year homeschooling, and although he was continuing to stay home with me as he always had, it felt different. I regularly vacillated between being overly concerned, and reasonably […]

By Karen Taylor | Also posted in Gifted, Homeschooling, Unschooling |

The Importance of Homeschooling Support

7 July 2013

Updated 9/27/2022 It doesn’t matter if a homeschooler is single or married, it’s a good idea to avoid homeschooling solo. The primary homeschooler will benefit from having a partner who can occasionally help teach, bounce ideas, and just take some of the load off to prevent burnout. Your homeschool support might come from a spouse, […]

By Karen Taylor | Also posted in Encouragement, Gifted, Homeschooling, Unschooling |

Help! My Child Wants to Go to School!

9 June 2013

Updated 9/29/2022 Every year I hear from someone who isn’t sure what to do when a young child announces they want to go to preschool or kindergarten. It’s a common problem, and it can cause a crisis if the parent is planning on homeschooling! So, what can you do? Many parents want to honor their […]

By Karen Taylor | Also posted in Encouragement, Homeschooling, Parenting, Preschool |

The Early Walking Curriculum

30 May 2013

Updated 9/29/2022 I encourage you to read Amy Milstein’s tragi-parody about Early Walking: “The Early Walking Curriculum.” It is a glimpse into our future 25 years from now, where experts are talking about the importance of all children walking early. Fictional studies are touted to support the benefit of making sure all kids walk by […]

By Karen Taylor | Also posted in Gifted, Homeschooling, Preschool |