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Are you in the process of figuring out how to juggle working from home and homeschooling? As active homeschooling moms who have also been working from home for the last 9 or 10 years, we (Wendy and Trish) know that it is not always easy! Being able to do it all from home can sound…
What if my child refuses to do school work? “What can I do if my son refuses to do his school work?” “I don’t know how to get my daughter to do her assignments. She just sits there for hours and doesn’t get it done!” I often hear questions like these from tired and frustrated…
Are you worried about homeschooling high school students? Picture a homeschooling mom of high school-aged students. She’s worried that her high schoolers aren’t making the progress they should, and that they don’t know everything they need to at this point in time. She’s worried that they won’t graduate on time, or that they won’t be…
To homeschool successfully, you need great books! Books are great for everybody! But for homeschoolers, books are a fantastic resource, and they are necessary for teaching and learning to occur. There are many reasons to make use of great literature, nature guides, picture books, books of poetry, and even instruction manuals, cookbooks, and other kinds…
Coloring books are the current rage! So why not use them in your homeschool? You’ve probably noticed how popular coloring books have become for folks of all ages–from young children to teens to adults. Some of us here at Hip Homeschool Moms recently had the chance to use some coloring books that were created to…
I hear from many homeschool moms who are openly ridiculed by friends or relatives for choosing to homeschool. Others may not be ridiculed, but instead, they are put on the spot and asked questions like, “How do you know you’re doing a good job teaching your children? What if they aren’t learning what they need…
Is it possible to homeschool when Mom is sick? Homeschooling can sometimes be challenging! And when you’re sick, it can be especially hard! But there are ways to continue homeschooling even when you aren’t feeling your best. This article shares some suggestions for how to homeschool when Mom is sick. Why would you want…
Hi! I’m Wendy, and I’ve survived homeschooling teens! I have two adult homeschool graduates and am currently homeschooling my youngest child–my 17-year-old daughter. I’d like to talk with you today about 10 ways to show our teens we like them. Whether they admit it or not, our teens probably know that we love them, but…
Do you have a child who needs to become a more independent learner? After all, most of us ultimately want our children to be self-directed, independent learners. We can’t (and shouldn’t) be completely in charge of their learning throughout their elementary and high school years. If our children go to college, they will need to…
Is celebrating on New Year’s Eve only for grownups? It doesn’t have to be! We asked moms in the Hip Homeschool Moms Facebook Community to tell us about their favorite New Year’s activities for families. Keep reading to get some great ideas for activities, foods, and traditions to celebrate the new year! If your family…
Sometimes we all need to see something from a different perspective. Sometimes we need to concentrate on supporting one another instead of looking for ways to tear each other down. Sometimes we need to give others the benefit of the doubt. I’m Wendy, one of the Hip Homeschool Moms owners. As part of my job,…
We’re so happy to share this New Mexico Pueblo Native American Unit Study with you! If you’re planning a trip to New Mexico with your family or as part of your homeschool studies, you’ll love this Native American Unit Study! A few years ago, Homeschool Road Trips went to New Mexico with a group of…
