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 There’s a moment most homeschool parents have — usually somewhere between “what curriculum should I buy?” and “what am I even doing?” — where the bigger question sneaks up on you: What is education actually for? Tessa Carman, daughter-in-law of Davis and Rachael Carman, has been sitting with that question since high school. A...

If you’ve ever sat across the kitchen table from a frustrated kiddo who’s convinced they’re “just not a math person,” you are not alone. Not even a little bit. And if you’re the mom who secretly agrees with them because math wasn’t exactly your strong suit either—well, this one’s for you. She’s One of Us...

Welcome to a new conversation about home education—one that unfolds slowly, thoughtfully, and with purpose. Over the last five months, from January through May, we’ve explored homeschooling by asking good questions and leaning into meaningful answers. This is a five-part series about the why behind home education as much as the how, the heart, the...

Welcome to a new conversation about home education—one that unfolds slowly, thoughtfully, and with purpose. Over the next few months, we’ll explore homeschooling by asking good questions and leaning into meaningful answers. This is a five-part series about the why behind home education as much as the how, the heart, the habits, the hope—and yes,...

When parents begin researching homeschool curriculum, one of the first big decisions is whether to choose a homeschool-in-a-box program or build a more customized curriculum. Both options can work. Both can help your child grow. But they create very different homeschool experiences, and that difference matters more than many families expect. For some parents, a...

Unlocking Curiosity, Building Skills, and Growing Closer to God I’ll never forget my first undergraduate physics class at Purdue University. The professor, a brilliant researcher with a thick Russian accent and a mind that seemed to run miles ahead of the rest of us, stood at the chalkboard, scribbling equations and gesturing excitedly as she...

Choosing a science homeschool curriculum feels a little like buying shoes for a kid who grows overnight. You want something that fits right now, but you also do not want to switch curriculum every year. And since science is a core subject, the right fit matters even more. The good news? You can narrow your...

Welcome to a new conversation about home education—one that unfolds slowly, thoughtfully, and with purpose. Over the next few months, we’ll explore homeschooling by asking good questions and leaning into meaningful answers. This is a five-part series about the why behind home education as much as the how, the heart, the habits, the hope—and yes,...

David Nunnery, of Teach Them Diligently, shared the transformative power of thanksgiving and gratitude on the Let’s Talk Homeschool podcast. The discussion highlighted the profound impact these qualities can have, particularly within the context of homeschooling. This conversation offers encouragement and practical guidance to help families embrace gratitude in their daily lives. The Foundation of...

Homeschooling is a unique journey filled with opportunities to tailor education to each child’s needs. Recently, Kathryn Gomes, author of Apologia’s Exploring Creation with Math series, joined us on our podcast, Let’s Talk Homeschool. Her insights are not only enlightening but also resonate deeply with the heart of homeschooling. Kathryn’s Journey Kathryn’s passion for homeschooling...