The holiday season can feel like a beautiful whirlwind—full of sparkle and family traditions, but also full of extra to-dos, gatherings, and expectations. For many homeschool families, November and December bring a choice: do we push forward with our lessons as usual, or do we slow down and savor the season?

How Abiding Wild Co-Op Curriculum makes leading a homeschool Co-Op or nature group EASY, FUN, and FAITH-FILLED!

A follow up to our popular Instagram and Facebook post about our Parenting, Homeschooling, and Boy-parenting bookstack!

When we think about homeschooling, it’s easy to focus on math lessons, grammar, phonics, science projects, or history timelines. These things matter, and they equip our children with skills they’ll use throughout their lives. But for Jesus-loving families, there is one subject that rises above them all…

At Abiding Wild, we often say we’re “Charlotte Mason-inspired.” But what does that really mean? It doesn’t mean we follow her method to the letter. We don’t hold fast to rigid schedules or rules. Instead, we’ve been shaped by the spirit of her philosophy…

If you’ve homeschooled for more than five minutes, you’ve probably heard it:  “But what about socialization?” Cue the dramatic pause. The concerned eyebrows. The subtle implication that your children might one day grow up to speak only in Morse code and woodland creature calls. But here’s the truth: Our kids? They’re socializing just fine—thank you very much. Let’s Define “Socialization” (Without the Drama) Before we go defending ourselves too quickly, let’s talk about what r