Research is crucial to me, but so is efficiency—especially when balancing homeschooling with a full-time job and family life. While platforms like Google, YouTube, and Pinterest provided inspiration, they didn’t offer the structured starting point I needed. That’s where generative AI, specifically the free version of ChatGPT, became invaluable.

I use AI as a tool—not a replacement for books, experience, or expert advice—but as a way to streamline research and refine my approach. Here are 3 key prompts helped start our homeschooling journey

Starting homeschooling was a big transition for our family, and in this post, I’m sharing the three key things we did to make it easier. From taking a week of observation to preparing our home environment, and leaning on our community for support, these practices can help you make any major life transition smoother. Whether it's homeschooling, a new job, or preparing for a new baby, intentional actions during a transition can set both kids and parents up for success.

Welcome to the Honasan House! I'm Miranda, a homeschooling mom of two with another little one on the way. Along with my husband, Joel, we are navigating family life, homeschooling, and home-making. Here, you'll find stories about our journey toward homeschooling, our efforts to live on a budget, how we make our small home family-friendly, and tips for using GenAI to simplify life. Join us as we create a play-based, nature-filled childhood for our children, all while keeping faith and community at the heart of it all.