6 Ways Experienced Homeschoolers Can Help the Newbies

Here’s how you can best support and help new and potential homeschoolers make the best decisions for their families.

New homeschoolers will appreciate opportunities to meet other homeschoolers. Invite them along if you're organizing an outing. Romrodphoto/Shutterstock

So you’ve been homeschooling for a while, and your inbox is chock-full of new and potential homeschoolers seeking advice and perspective. While homeschooling has been steadily increasing in popularity for many years, 2020 looks like it’s about to go down as the year of the homeschooler.

You may be wondering how you can best support and help those reaching out to make the best decisions for their families. Here are a few ideas.

Listen 

I don’t know any homeschooling parents who took the decision to homeschool lightly. Do you? When we’re working through a big decision, a lending ear is often the most helpful form of support.