Candice McDaniel 
Potty training trouble? You might be making one of these potty training mistakes. Learn the 8 most common pitfalls parents make. Potty training. Just the phrase itself can send shivers down a parent’s spine. Images of puddles on the floor, endless laundry cycles, and battles of will might flood your mind. But what if I … Read more
Think it might be time? Learn how to know when your child’s ready to potty train with these 7 surefire signs. “There’s no going back now…,” I thought to myself as I squirted another pump of soap onto my daughter’s underwear, held my breath, and kept scrubbing. I was cleaning, poop out of her underwear. … Read more
Child refuses to potty train? You’re not alone! Find practical tips and relatable advice to help your child finally ditch the diapers. “I’ve been trying for months, and my son just won’t do it! I’m at a loss. Will he go to kindergarten in diapers??” Oh, mama, I hear you. I remember those days, pacing … Read more
Is math becoming a sore subject in your homeschool day? Make things easy with this grab-n-go math and science curriculum from SPORK Education! I could practically feel the steam hissing out of my ears. My son put the wrong answer down on his math homework. Again. On purpose. This was the 4th day this week … Read more
Want to teach your teen about money? Check out this review of my new favorite personal finance homeschool curriculum! I’ll never forget watching my mom break down and cry while looking at her finances. As a single mom, I can only imagine the pressure she felt trying to provide for us. Every month she sat … Read more
Looking for homeschool classic literature resources? In this post, I share all about Heritage Humanities, a free platform for kids and families. Some of my favorite parenting moments revolve around reading. Snuggling under the covers at bedtime, feeling their warm, soft little bodies cuddled up next to mine as they ask for one more chapter. … Read more
Got an eco-conscious teen? Or one who loves making crafts? Then check out this amazing resource on craft business ideas for teens. I’ve been knee-deep in entrepreneurship for a while now. Wading through different small business challenges and exploring new ideas and options. It’s never what I thought I would do (I had visions of … Read more
For some kids, the right workspace can make or break their productivity and focus. Check out these desks for homeschooling that help your child dial in and get their work done. My daughter leap-frogged from couch cushion to couch cushion as I asked her a math question for the fifth time. We had 25 minutes … Read more
Thinking about moving? Here are the best homeschool states to choose from in 2024. My eyes started to ache from squinting at the computer screen too long. My husband had job opportunities in a few different states so I spent hours researching homeschool laws. After over 9 years of homeschooling, I’m in it for the … Read more
Looking to add more diversity to your library? Read this multicultural children’s book review of ‘The Night Owl Goes to Space’ by Kim C. Lee. I hummed “Ain’t No Mountain High Enough” as I crammed books onto my son’s bookshelf. I have a bad habit of setting them on the floor after we finish our … Read more