Perhaps you, like us: love inspiration need practical tips and tricks want to know the latest research and info could use a shot in the arm as you plan next year are sticking to your budget - and extra traveling isn't in it If this sounds like you, you're going to really enjoy Teach Them Diligently's Back 2 Home School digital event: More than 60 workshops Over 50 different speakers (including our own Hope, Grace and Deb Deffinbaugh) Virtual Exhibit Hall Delivered to YOUR home July 22-26 All of this is just $25, or $19 for early bird pricing! Now,...

 Chasing Fireflies is perfect for engaging "kids" of all ages in active play all summer long. Our kids love using it at Grandma's after a long drive down, or in the field where a quick game gets the wiggles out before quiet time, but it would also be a blast to play indoors, at the playground, or pretty much anywhere else you'd like your kids to be!Wondering what other families have thought? Check out these reviews from members of our Blog Team! Heather O'Steen Photography Heather says, "I was actually really surprised at much the kids enjoyed this game.  Our group...

Some years ago, when we had only three children and traveling was more thinkable, we attended a number of home education workshops and conventions. It was at one of these conventions that a fellow vendor, but not fellow home educator, made the following comment: “Homeschoolers are a fickle bunch. They buy what is new, and are suckers for any fad that comes along.” He shared this in a lip- smacking sort of way, his eye on the dollars to be made. We, on the other hand, as home educators, were not very happy about his assessment and began pondering a...

(Originally published in a 1992 Timberdoodle catalog.) How do you teach your children and maintain the rest of your responsibilities? It is not as hard as some might think. First of all, we are very content with being homebodies, so we do not spend huge amounts of time on field trips or on other activities that pull us in too many directions. Second of all, as soon as our children can read, they assume a large measure of the responsibility of getting their school work done. So our first priority is to develop adequate reading skills in each of our youngsters. Some...

This question on Facebook yesterday got us thinking:Timberdoodle: I read your catalog cover to cover when it comes, and I love your thoughtful reviews of homeschooling resources. I’m wondering, though, about what feels to me like an increasing number of DVD/computer-style resources that “replace” parental involvement. Yes, homeschooling parents are busy, but isn’t spending time with your kids as they learn a major part of the whole point? What is your perspective on this?Tricia Groenewold Van Dyk What a fascinating observation! We actually have quite a few reasons for selling independent learning tools and after a little discussion here, these...