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How to be the Best Homeschool Parent and Teacher (Drawing Boundaries)

Jessica Parnell — Wed, 15 Nov 2017 18:03:16 +0000

“Mom, really? Why do I have to do this anyway?” I remember the first time my oldest refused to do schoolwork. I was livid, thinking, “I’m the teacher! Why are you questioning me?” But the truth is that this scene is totally normal and to be expected in every homeschooling room around the world. Homeschooling Read More »

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Questions Homeschoolers Get Asked

Chloe Moore — Tue, 24 Oct 2017 11:31:20 +0000

As a former homeschooler, some of the most vivid memories from my childhood were the strange run-ins I had with other kids. For kids who had only ever known the public-school system, I was a bit of an anomaly; most of them had little to no context with which to understand my life. They asked Read More »

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Narrative-style History versus Traditional History Textbooks

Jill Cain — Sun, 22 Oct 2017 12:18:01 +0000

When I was a child, my grandpa would sit and tell me stories of his life. He was born in 1904 and the stories he told were a part of our world’s history. I loved them! I would sit and listen as long as he talked. I probably learned more about the early 1900’s from Read More »

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The Best Pregnancy Books (And Why Each Is A Must-Read)

Ruthann Gonzalez — Fri, 20 Oct 2017 13:05:46 +0000

Congratulations! If you are reading this article, it might be safe to assume that either you or someone you love is expecting a baby. There are so many books on the market it can be hard to know where to begin! When it comes to pregnancy, as with most things, knowledge is power. So make Read More »

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How to Respond When Your Family Doesn't Support Your Homeschooling

Bridget Bumpus-Morgan — Wed, 18 Oct 2017 14:22:13 +0000

Choosing to homeschool your child is likely not a decision you made quickly or lightly. You discussed, researched, evaluated if your family dynamic could support the endeavor, sought feedback from homeschoolers, and discussed more. Homeschooling usually involves some changes to your former lifestyle—you may have cut your family’s budget, if you’ve become a one-income family, Read More »

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5 Ways to Switch From Mom to Teacher

Meera Navare — Mon, 16 Oct 2017 12:32:14 +0000

If you are homeschooling your children, you know that it can be challenging to switch between the roles of being a mom and being your children’s educator. As some of us have discovered, it is not easy persuading the kids to take showers, much less, practice their math. As a homeschooling parent, I think it Read More »

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Bridging the Gap Between Letter Sounds and Reading Words

Jill Cain — Sat, 14 Oct 2017 11:24:43 +0000

There is always a huge celebration around our house the day one of our little ones learns to read. We had one of these celebrations just last week when my current four-year-old “made the connection.” He had been working hard on learning all of the letter sounds and blending and one day, it just clicked. Read More »

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The Unique Perspective of a Teacher-turned Homeschooler

Bridget Bumpus-Morgan — Thu, 12 Oct 2017 12:47:48 +0000

This may seem counter-intuitive, but, yes—there are those of us who used to teach in a school and now homeschool our own children. All our teacher training and classroom experiences make for an impressive teaching repertoire—and, at times, some educational baggage—which gives us teachers-turned-homeschoolers an interesting perspective on what it looks, feels, sounds like, and Read More »

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Do You Have What It Takes to Homeschool?

Jill Cain — Sat, 07 Oct 2017 13:23:46 +0000

If you're considering homeschooling, you have probably found yourself completely overwhelmed. You think, "I could never do that. " There seems to be so much to know before you even start and you already doubt if you are smart enough or have it in you to make this work. Let me start plain and simple, Read More »

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What Schools (and Parents) Are Not Teaching Kids

Melodee Lovering — Fri, 06 Oct 2017 13:35:38 +0000

Today’s youth are a wonderful generation with kind hearts and big dreams, just like everyone that has gone before them. However, I feel that families and the education system are both failing to prepare them for the practicalities of life and robbing them of a sense of competence. I thought I had brought up our Read More »

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