As the peace and joy of the holidays linger, this time of year offers a unique opportunity for homeschooling parents to assess their efforts thus far and renew or refresh their goals for the new year ahead. Those who’ve just begun to homeschool may find taking advantage of the goal-setting vibes of this time of year to be especially beneficial. So, homeschool moms and dads, take out a notebook and pen, pour a hot cup of seasonal comfort, and consider the following questions. What are your favorite things about homeschooling? Kick off your reflection on a positive note and jot down all the things you’re loving about homeschooling. Perhaps it’s forging close relationships with your children, free time, read-aloud time, the freedom from institutional learning, or freedom for the whole family. Take your time to make note of the tiny as well as the huge things—you’ll want to continue to …