Why Homeschooling Is Easier than Helping with Homework
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Let's face it, with all the time parents spend helping their kids do homework, they may as well be homeschooling.
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The Reason Why I Homeschooled My Children May Surprise You
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The Reason why I homeschooled my children may surprise you. Or, maybe not.
Read MoreWhy It's Okay That Children's Classics Lack Diversity
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Children don't think in constructs of race, religion, or color. They learn to think in social constructs as they grow older and begin to recognize different skin colors, to understand different religions, and the different races.
Read MoreWhy Homeschoolers Should Study the Art of Teaching
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To be a good homeschooler, you've got to hone the skill of teaching. As parents, we're always teaching our children but when it comes to academics, there are some guidelines that will help you become more effective.
Read MoreTen Strategies to Conquer Homeschool Overwhelm & Stay Calm, Cool, and Sane
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Anyone who says homeschooling is easy is stretching the truth. I know, a lot of you are shouting out, "But I've heard you say it's easy many times!"
Read MoreWhy Multiple Learning Styles Are Overrated & Why You Should Ignore Them
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Have we taken the idea of multiple intelligences and learning styles too far?
Read MoreHow Do We Teach Our Children to Be Generous?
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How do we teach our children to be generous?
Read MoreWhat Life Lessons Are You teaching Your Children?
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We don't stop often enough to reflect upon the messages we send our children through our words and actions—even the expressions on our face.
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The "M" Word
/Why is the most crucial job in the world so disregarded by the West?
Read MoreYou Want to Homeschool But You Can’t — Try This!
/If you appreciate the concept of homeschooling, but you can’t homeschool because you have a full-time job or maybe you don’t have the temperament for it, then I have an idea for you.
Read MoreHow You Can Teach Fractions (and ditch the textbook) by Baking a Cake
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Never give your child her first lesson in fractions from a book. It is far too confusing! Instead...
Read MoreDo You Already Have What It Takes to Homeschool?
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Anyone with the desire to homeschool can, but some moms (and dads) do it better than others.
Read MoreWhy You Should Read "Excellent Sheep: The Miseducation of the American Elite & the Way to a Meaningful Life"
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Deresiewicz's book "Excellent Sheep" is an insider's scathing critique of the Ivy League system. Full of surprises, it'll make you think twice about the value of an Ivy League education.
Read MoreTen "Must-Read" Classic Books for Kids
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I made a list of ten classic books which I think are a "must-read." I've sprinkled it with some comments and quotes throughout. My favorite quote is at the very end!
Read MoreFour Strategies to Think Holistically (and be a better parent)
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We all try to do what's best for our kids but, in doing so, are we considering their total well-being? Are we making decisions based on sound strategies or just because something sounds good and everyone seems to be doing it?
Read MoreWhy a Heart Start Is Smarter than a Head Start
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When we push our children into early academic learning, might we be doing it at the expense of their heart’s well-being?
Read MoreThe Events Which Took Place on My First Day of Homeschooling Two Little Boys
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Upon entering the room, on my very first day, I discovered that the study table and the four bright orange chairs surrounding it were much too small for me. Looking at the boys, I asked, more from amusement than anything else, "Boys, do you think I'm going to fit into these chairs and isn't this table too small for me?"
Read MoreHow to Avoid 3 Critical Mistakes When Teaching Your Child to Read
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Teaching your child to read is arguably the most important skill you will teach. You have to know the right time to teach, the right way to teach and the right method to teach. If you don't get the reading part right, and consequently raise a child who dislikes reading, many doors will shut.
Read MoreHow to End the Homeschooling Year Without Despair
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Now that the homeschool year is winding down, are you worried your children didn't finish everything you had mapped out? Stop!
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