Amber Smith is a second-generation homeschooling mother of 11. Her K-12 home is in rural Iowa, where she has spent the last 21 years with her 5-star chef and laundry maverick husband, Doug. She blogs at
200 Fingers and Toes, where she shares tools and resources to help parents live well and finish strong as a homeschooling family. As a leader of a large family, she is proving no none is too busy for self-care or to pursue their dreams. Amber is encouraging homeschool parents to find their passions and live vibrant lives while their kids are still home.
How Homeschooling Gives Young Athletes a Massive Advantage
5 Vital Road Markers of a Homeschool Plan for Gifted Learners
Raising the Advanced Reader: Challenging While Protecting
When Your Child Says "I Can't": Raising Kids Who Problem Solve
Raising College Ready Students with a Literature-Rich Curriculum
Help! I've Lost My Homeschool Groove! Here's How to Find It Again
3 Homeschool Hacks to Get You Through Winter and Past Spring Break
Transition to College with Advanced Placement in High School
How to Create a Four-year High School Plan for Homeschool
Yes, You Can Homeschool Through High School!
What You Need When Launching Your Homeschool Adventure
How to Clean Up Your Homeschool Schedule Like You Tidy a Room
Why Teens Need to Experiment (and Fail) with Career Exploration
Homeschooling Away From Home During Crisis or Displacement
Pursuing Passions and Sharing the Best Parts of You
Managing a Large Family Homeschool for the Not So Organized Mom
Vaulting into Homeschool: Where to Set the Bar of Expectations
When Your Goals Don’t Match the Norm: Reflections on Senior Night
Why I Had to Break Up with Last Year’s Homeschool Schedule
Why We Have a No Toy Policy
3 Brilliant Ways to Foster a Love for Reading in the First Five Years
Help for the Homeschool Mom Who Hates Science Experiments
