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Cures for Cabin Fever! by Tamara Eaton
Cabin Fever:"A condition of increased tension, boredom, blahs, etc. caused by living for some time in a confined space or an isolated area, especially in winter." It's January. You're stuck inside...is cabin fever taking over your homeschool?

The Cost of Homeschooling by Beverly S. Krueger
Many people interested in homeschooling are naturally concerned about how much it will cost. That's a hard question to answer because the answer depends on so many variables. We'll look at some of your options.

Christmas Goodies for Your Family by EHO Staff
Storybooks, units with lapbooks, Christmas music, coloring books and much more in our Christmas freebies for 2009 freebie palooza!

Magic Pills and Special Needs by Beverly S. Krueger
We all wish from time to time that we could give our kids a grammar pill or a fractions pill. After swallowing it, they would instantly know the when, where, why, and how of whatever pill they had swallowed. Parents of children with special needs have an even greater longing for a magic pill that would make everything right.

History in High School by Beverly S. Krueger
Whether you’re ready to do high school level surveys of American or world history or you’re planning to do work on more narrowly focused history topics, we have high school level resources for you to compare when planning your high school history curriculum.

Things I Have Done to My Children by Beverly S. Krueger
They grow up, and then they tell you things. Are you making memories while homeschooling that your children will later recall as moments mom tortured us? I have. I'll get you are too, even if you don't realize it...yet!

Homeschooling: A Balancing Act by Beverly S. Krueger
Advice on maintaining your homeschooling balance. You're not trying to do it all by yourself are you?

Art Appreciation for Preschool and Elementary Children by Sharon Jeffus
You may not be able to draw, paint, or sculpt, but you can appreciate the work of those who can, and so can your children. Sharon Jeffus tells homeschoolers how they can develop their child's appreciation for art whether an art museum is nearby or not.

Creating Your Own Physical Geography Units with Quick and Easy Resources by Beverly S. Krueger
Physical geography is an earth science that really incorporates knowledge from many other topics in science. It is the study of the earth’s surface including things like rivers, volcanoes, and landforms, but because the study of the earth touches on so many areas of science, you’ll find yourself learning aspects of geology, biology, oceanography, and meteorology and more.

Homeschool Boot Camp: Dealing with Attitudes! by Tamara Eaton
Picture this scene: its fall and homeschool parents are filled with great ideas to start the new school year! They have goals, new materials and can't wait to get started. Chores are divided up so that everyone shares the burden of caring for the home. Expectations are high— learning together will be fun! Only one problem...there is a child who is not being cooperative!

Physical Science: Resources to Help You Create Your Own Curriculum by Beverly Krueger
Worried about providing your children a solid science education or preparing them for high school science? Canned textbook curriculums leave you cold? You can create your own science units easily for less than you might think and provide a top-notch science education for your children. You don’t need to be a scientist to do it either.

How to Use Historical Fiction in Your History Studies by Beverly S. Krueger
Used as an adjunct to more traditional history study, historical fiction can give a feel for life during a particular period and flesh out events by providing an experiential point of view. They experience the hardships of the Middle Ages through the eyes and thoughts of Adam in Adam of the Road by Elizabeth Janet Gray. The key is to select good historical fiction.