written by: Elan Page

Sometimes, as homeschool families, it can be difficult to find community. And as families of color, those challenges can be even more pronounced as we set out to find “our people” in the homeschool space (check out my previous piece if you’d like to learn more).

But h...

written by: Elan Page

If you've been trying to find your people in the homeschool world and it's felt harder than it probably should, you're not alone. 

Finding community is one of the most common concerns families have when we start homeschooling - and for families of color, the stakes fe...

Has anyone ever said some version of this to you, “Why do you want to homeschool? Is that really a good idea?”

Because it’s one thing for a stranger to question your homeschool decision. But when it’s someone close to you - your mom, your sister, maybe your in-laws - well, that can hurt.

It...

You’ll never feel 100% ready to start homeschooling.

The truth is, it’s a journey, and you don’t usually get the hang of it all at once.

The first time we started homeschooling was during COVID, and like so many families, we had to make quick decisions in a short amount of time. 

Then our ...

One of the biggest things new homeschool parents fear is: What about socialization?

You might picture your child going from a classroom full of kids every day to suddenly sitting alone at the kitchen table, cut off from the world.

And that image probably feels isolating and maybe even a li...