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Just about over two years ago, Christine and I made a committed decision not to pursue traditional public or private school education for our son Aidan. Rather, we decided to homeschool. “Homeschool”–that’s what we called it  Joyful Livingtentatively when we decided. It’s the most recognizable term referring to a wide array of alternative approaches toward [...]

The other day I started thinking about the kids in school and how they are there all day long and I started wondering how do they spend their time? This led to some conversations and someone that I was talking with told me how at one school kids start at 7:30 in the morning and [...]

Every once in awhile I get this panic feeling when it comes to homeschooling. Even though we have thoughtfully and consciously made the decision regarding our approach I have these waves of uncertainty wondering are we doing this the “right” way. Typically these waves come after talks, or rather questions from others as to what [...]