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Fresh from the homeschooling world
Research examined rather than quoted, parent stories with the unflattering parts left in, and the news that actually changes what you do on Monday.
Deschooling — the month that makes everything else work
What deschooling actually is, how long it takes, what to do during it, and why families who skip it usually end up doing it later after a much harder month.
24 Aug 2026 · 5 min read
The 12 mistakes almost every family makes in their first homeschool year
Collected from parents who made them: the expensive purchases, the imported school habits, and the one that actually makes families quit.
24 Aug 2026 · 4 min read
Homeschooling statistics 2026 — and why every number you read is wrong
How many families home educate, how fast it is growing, and an honest account of why the headline figures disagree with each other so violently.
24 Aug 2026 · 5 min read
Single-parent homeschooling — how families actually make it work
The four models that work when there is one adult and an income to earn, what to drop without guilt, and the support structures that make the difference.
24 Aug 2026 · 4 min read
Homeschooling legally in the UK: the 2026 guide
A clear, current overview of home education law across England, Scotland, Wales, and Northern Ireland — what you must do, what you don't, and where it's changing.
15 May 2026 · 3 min read
Homeschool burnout: 7 signs and what to do about them
Burnout is the #1 reason families quit homeschooling. Here are the seven warning signs to watch for and the recovery plan that works.
14 May 2026 · 3 min read
How to homeschool while working full-time — without losing your mind
A practical guide to combining a full-time job with homeschooling: schedule templates, the four models that actually work, and what to drop.
12 May 2026 · 3 min read
Homeschool socialization: the real, evidence-based answer
The most-asked question about homeschooling, answered with research, real numbers, and 25 specific ways families actually socialize their kids.
10 May 2026 · 3 min read
Why we built Vanguard Parents
A short note on why we're building a parent-to-parent homeschooling community — and what makes Vanguard Parents different from what's already out there.
4 May 2026 · 1 min read
What the latest research actually says about homeschooling outcomes
Three peer-reviewed studies from the last 18 months, examined rather than quoted — what they found, where the sampling is weak, and what it means for your year.
3 May 2026 · 1 min read
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