I thought the early years of homeschooling were the hardest. Juggling the needs of toddlers, planning lessons, and squeezing in time for myself felt...
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When Your Kids Don’t Seem to Enjoy Anything You Try in Your Homeschool
One of the most frustrating feelings as a homeschool parent is pouring your heart into creating lessons and experiences for your children, only to...
Wokeness, Distractions, and Racism, or Why I Do This Work
When I create and share, my focus is unwavering: it’s all about our kids. Period. Every word I write, every resource I craft, and every conversation...
Black History Lesson Plans: A Year-Round Journey
Every year, I share my family’s Black history book selections as a resource for the homeschooling and classroom communities, and the response has...
Frederick Douglass on Chinese Immigration: The Composite Nation Speech
This guest post was written by Essie Wu from Resilient Panda. When my husband and I started to learn about Chinese American history, we never...
Introducing Crafted: A Black History Guide for Families
As we approach Black History Month, I'm thrilled to share Crafted, a family guide on “African Americans and Labor.” This year's theme invites us to...
Curating Soul School Booklists: A Labor of Love
Creating the book lists for Soul School was one of the most intricate and rewarding journeys of my writing life. I didn’t just compile a collection...
Protecting Downtime: Why Margin Matters in Your Homeschool Life
In a world that glorifies busyness, it can feel countercultural—almost rebellious—to slow down and create space for rest. As a homeschooling family,...
Our World Geography Fair
If there’s one event that perfectly combines education, creativity, and cultural appreciation in our homeschool group, it’s the World Geography...
Homeschool Coaching: Tailored Guidance for Every Stage of Learning
Homeschooling is an incredible journey, but it’s no secret that it can feel overwhelming at times. Whether you’re just starting out, looking to make...
Why Mama Culture Matters
In the hustle and bustle of motherhood, where days often blur into a cycle of tasks, responsibilities, and care for others, it’s easy for mothers to...
Announcing Soul School: Preorder Now for Exclusive Bonuses!
Today, I'm thrilled to give you a sneak peek of my latest book, SOUL SCHOOL: Taking Kids On a Joy-Filled Journey Through the Heart of Black American...