Jessica Parnell

• 8 Tools to Keep Your Homeschool on Track
  Sometimes it works best to acknowledge that you have difficulty with organization, but instead of worrying about the WHY, concentrate on making the situation BETTER.
  Thursday, January 25, 2024
• Is it Legal to Homeschool Children Other Than Your Own?
  It sounds like a simple question, but unfortunately, the legalities of homeschooling children from other families, or forming homeschooling family co-ops can be a tricky matter.
  Friday, December 11, 2020
• Can You Withdraw Your Child From Public School Mid-Year?
  The answer might surprise parents. Read how to embark on your homeschool journey mid-year.
  Friday, December 11, 2020
• College Admissions: 6 Must-Do Tips for Success
  Applying for college is a hair-pulling, nail-biting time of life for both parents and students alike.
  Thursday, October 15, 2020
• Can I Homeschool as a Single Parent?
  Divorce, death, and deployment are facts of life, but they shouldn’t mean the end of homeschooling.
  Thursday, September 24, 2020
• How to Motivate Teens (without Losing Your Mind!)
  The teenage years are a mixture of wonderful and maddening. And, while we all have different parenting methods, we all want to know how to motivate teenagers to do and give their best.
  Wednesday, April 3, 2019
• 4 Ways to Make Good Use of Time in Homeschooling
  It’s an age-old dilemma: for generations, parents have been struggling to manufacture (without success at time of print) additional increments of time.
  Friday, December 28, 2018
• How Teens Can Create Meaningful Christmas Gifts on a Shoestring Budget
  The expense of Christmas presents for a whole family can be overwhelming for a teen. So how do you show your love?
  Wednesday, December 12, 2018
• How to Survive a Homeschool Christmas with Peace and Joy
  Homeschool moms and dads have to find a way make Christmas work out with a little extra patience, ingenuity, and superior time management.
  Tuesday, November 27, 2018
• 7 Ways to Combat Homeschool Burnout
  When cloudy weather strikes your homeschool domicile, how do you snap out of the slump?
  Monday, October 1, 2018
• 5 Reasons Why Homeschooling is Smart for Your Children
  Education tends to make parents nervous…and with good reason: your child’s social, emotional and economic future is at stake.
  Wednesday, June 13, 2018
• How Can I Keep My Children Learning over the Holidays?
  For most of us, high expectations for an even ride across the Christmas landscape never quite come to fruition.
  Friday, December 11, 2015
• 9 Ways to Recharge Your Homeschool Classroom and Avoid the Mid-Winter Slump
  It’s a difficult time of year – even many of us “grown-ups” have grown bored and restless, and ready for a new season.
  Friday, January 23, 2015
• 6 Admissions Tips for College-Bound Teens
  Applying for college is a hair-pulling, nail-biting time of life for both parents and students alike. You know there are mistakes and pitfalls, just as you know there are secrets to help pave your...
  Wednesday, January 21, 2015
• When Students are Athletes: Balancing the Equation
  Many students are choosing homeschooling due to burgeoning athletic careers. How do parents strike a balance?
  Wednesday, July 2, 2014
• Understanding Accredited Homeschool Options
  How do you know that a homeschool will meet your child’s educational goals AND be recognized by higher learning institutions?
  Wednesday, March 12, 2014
• How to Motivate Your Homeschooler
  Here are a few good tips and suggestions that will make your homeschooling experience more fun and hassle-free.
  Friday, February 28, 2014
• Are Video Games Helpful or Harmful to Our Kids?
  So what’s the real skinny on the sudden wave of virtual learning opportunities through video games?
  Wednesday, February 12, 2014