Hey , A while ago, I signed up for a subscription to help me write better/more emails, because I really don't have all that much to say and I don't like writing. (My son is sitting at the kitchen table right now, huffing in frustration, and I kn...

Hi ,The school year is coming to a close (or already has, depending on what schedule you follow) and my family is settling into our summer location. Changes in routines, locations, schedules, and activities can take some adjustment. What does your fa...

Hi ,Wow, there are so many amazing resources available right now! Check out the latest magazine from Homeschool Quest, filled with freebies, great articles, and coupons!What’s inside:9 Popular Homeschooling Methods ComparedManaging Tantrums in Your H...

Hi ,In the past, I've always had my kids do a non-test assessment to fulfill our state's assessment requirement (for those curious, I used a checklist assessment from Family Learning Organization for Washington's HBI requirements). However, they alwa...

Hi ,Happy May! I love this time of year! The weather is nice (well, lots of places, at least), the school year is almost done, and it's almost summer! Even though my family homeschools year-round and now we almost always travel to decent weather, the...

Hi ,I woke up this morning and realized I hadn't sent you an email in a bit. Oops. I'm trying to get my act together; I really am. I also had a thought that this time of year, many parents are wondering how to put what their kids have learned into a...

Hey , Let me ask you something… Are you like me? You know…you have accomplished a lot of good stuff so far this year but you still focus on that one thing you keep putting off? To the point that maybe you ignore all the “did...

Hi ,Wow, it's almost April! Birds are singing, plants are growing and blooming, the weather is warming, and days are getting longer. I think spring might be my favorite month; everything always feels new and exciting.Lots of good stuff going on at Gy...

Hi ,Spring can get ... hectic. You're trying to finish a curriculum (maybe), perhaps you have to get evaluations or assessments in, and maybe you're planning your summer vacation. I still have to get my taxes done and my kids tested for the year. How...

Hi ,How's your March coming? Is it spring yet? It's starting to get warm here, so we'll be making our trek up north soon. We always enjoy seeing new places, so we're excited!Speaking of new things, I want to introduce you to my friend Melissa Muir at...