Navigating a vendor hall can feel overwhelming, with countless voices offering advice and a wide range of curricula to choose from. Questions like “Which curriculum is best?”or “Which one actually works?” can add to the stress. While curriculum is just a tool in your homeschooling journey, it can become a major source of frustration if it doesn’t suit your child’s needs. How do you determine if your child’s struggles are genuine, or if they’re simply unmotivated? Could the curriculum itself be causing unnecessary stress? In this session, a veteran homeschooling mom of 35 years shares practical advice for evaluating curriculum choices, identifying signs of misfit, and offering strategies to make informed decisions as you navigate the vendor hall with confidence.