“I’m not qualified,” is a common objection to classical homeschooling, and in truth, none of us are qualified to teach every subject.  Rare is the parent who knows everything about every thing.  Take Latin, for example…you probably didn’t learn Latin in the public school system, so if you are teaching Latin at home, you are learning it with the kids Read More→

Do you like learning from others? I really enjoy discovering how other homeschool parents teach the three skills of the classical trivium. Sometimes I’m invited to stop in for a quick diagnostic visit with the kids, but more often, I conduct telephone calls since my readers are located all over the world. I always come away from these privileged conversations with a profound Read More→

What are your priorities?  Family?  Worship?  Community service? Homeschooling?  Employment?  Spiritual growth?  Academic progress?  Physical fitness?  In this crazy world where there are so many distractions shouting for your attention, you and your spouse need to be intentional and clear about what is most essential to your family’s vision.  There are not enough hours Read More→