By Tracy Madlener “Yes, I homeschool my kids. No, I won’t take your kids and homeschool them too!” When other moms find out I homeschool my kids, it never fails, I get the same comments all the time… “I could never do that!” or “I don’t have the patience.” or “You must be a […]


Shhh… The Secret World of the Everyday Homeschooler
By: Tracy Madlener Psst… over here… Yes you!… lean in a little closer, I’ve got the lowdown for you about a little enigma called, homeschool. Yeah, that’s right. Homeschool. Shhhh! Just saying the word homeschool evokes a sense of not being able to see what’s behind the closed doors. What are they doing? How many […]

Thinking Outside of “School in a Box”
By: Tracy Madlener What do you think of when you hear the words alternative education? Do you visualize zombie type children being taught in a cold, dark cave by alien lizard creatures? Or is it the perception of those who can’t fit in with the rest of the norm? Does the word alternative leave you […]
The #1 Secret To Successfully Homeschooling Your Kid
By: Tracy Madlener If you’re reading this, it’s because you’re either a homeschool parent that is resourceful and confident, wondering what does this person writing this article know about homeschooling and/or, the title caught your eye. Maybe you’re a curious parent and are sick and tired of the traditional school-in-a-box ways and wonder if you […]