Homeschooling through the high school years can seem like a scary proposition to many parents. Nicki Truesdell, author of “Anyone Can Homeschool, Overcoming Obstacles to Home Education” and a veteran homeschooling mom of five from Texas, wants parents to know that it need not be scary and, in fact, your child can even graduate early…

Nicholeen Peck is a veteran homeschooler and parenting expert who teaches parents to raise children who can self-govern—from following instructions to accepting consequences to disagreeing appropriately. As countless parents spend their summer months contemplating homeschooling or planning their upcoming homeschool year, I asked Peck about her experience and advice. Nicholeen Peck has written books for parents,…

Parents commonly declare that their choice to homeschool is one of the best decisions they’ve ever made and that it affords their family more peace, more joy, and more freedom than they ever thought possible—and yet most homeschooling parents also would agree that homeschooling isn’t for the faint of heart. It calls for dedication, inner…

Even though my two kids are grown and have long since graduated from our humble homeschool, the memories and experiences play vividly in my mind like cherished home movies. That’s why I’m so thankful we created portfolios for our kids each year. Whether or not you live in a state or region that requires a…