College Admissions and the Helicopter Parent Have you ever heard that sound? The rhythmic whirring of blades as they chop through the air? That is the sound of a helicopter parent hovering over their

During a recent homeschooling convention where we were speaking, an older gentleman approached theHomeschooling in Real Lifebooth and asked what we might know about grandparents who homeschool. He w

How does a homeschooling parent possibly educate older kids while at the same time juggling preschoolers, toddlers, and babies?Is it even realistic to think we could do a good job while spinning so m

Fletch and Kendra sit down with classroom teacher turned homeschool mom to talk about the transition and challenges of leaving the classroom to come home.

Talking with Kids About Tragedy Tragedy. In terms of media and social media, tragedy has become a staple of our daily diet.The world seems to be going crazyand the news is full of stories that are d

This week on Homeschool IRL, Fletch and Kendra answer a question submitted from a listener, "How Can I Make My Homeschool Fun?"

So you love the idea of homeschooling, but you are totally disorganized? Is this a deal killer? Should you pack up your kids and send them off to the local school house where they will be kept on trac

Ever wonder how to give your kids a healthy love for the world and a desire to know other cultures? How about making missions an every day part of your homeschool and home life? What if you can't trav

Are you a beloved mess? Tired of trying to make your family seem as if you've got it all together? Exhausted by external standards that seem unreachable or even crushing? The Christian life is not ab

Spicy words? Uncontrolled tongues? What do you do when Mom is the one to lose control of her mouth and damages the ones she loves with sharp words? One of our faithful HIRLers called in asking us to answer these questions, so we dove right in. -