You might be surprised how many things can be done orally instead of in writing. There is a time and a place for writing, but...

Skip problems. Skip whole lessons, if needed. It's O.K.

Well, I am here to tell you that there is much wisdom in Nanny McPhee's methods and it just might help you in homeschooling.

The first sick day we need to discuss is what happens when you, the homeschool teacher, are sick.

Especially if you have had a pretty positive experience with public school in the past, there may already be little traditions...

In almost all homeschool situations, someone's mom...and possibly everyone's mom is right there.

Time to tackle the big one. Homeschoolers hate this question, by the way.

Perhaps you feel unqualified to teach at all. Some parents feel this is true if they do not have a teaching degree.