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July 05, 2018

The Greater Independence is Inward, Not Outward

July 05, 2018/ Liz Hanson
The Greater Independence is Inward, Not Outward

The greatest independence is not manifest outwardly, but it's an inward state. It's an independence of being that we want for our children, not an outward state of anarchy.

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June 28, 2018

Is ADHD Nothing More than Poor Parenting Strategies?

June 28, 2018/ Liz Hanson
Is ADHD Nothing More than Poor Parenting Strategies?

There’s a pretty strong case made that ADHD is nothing more than the result of poor parenting advice. Is it true?

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June 28, 2018/ Liz Hanson/ Comment
Character Development, Parenting
ADHD, parenting
June 18, 2018

Should Homeschoolers Take a Long Summer Break?

June 18, 2018/ Liz Hanson
Should Homeschoolers Take a Long Summer Break?

If you're homeschooling, do you head to the beach with everyone else or do you head to the library when summer hits? 

That depends on the age of your children. 

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June 18, 2018/ Liz Hanson/ Comment
Homeschooling, Parenting, Education
homeschooling, summertime, parenting
June 11, 2018

No Homeschool, No End of Year Panic!

June 11, 2018/ Liz Hanson
No Homeschool, No End of Year Panic!

The end of the year is here! But did it come too soon? If you're homeschooling your children then your primary concern is probably whether or not your children are up to par academically with kids their own age.

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June 11, 2018/ Liz Hanson/ Comment
alternative education, Homeschooling, John Taylor Gatto
homeschooling, elementary education, John Taylor Gatto
June 04, 2018

4 Strategies to Tackle Your Child's Unfinished Homeschool Assignments

June 04, 2018/ Liz Hanson
4 Strategies to Tackle Your Child's Unfinished Homeschool Assignments

Do you ever have days where you feel like you're nagging your homeschooled kids more than your teaching them?

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June 04, 2018/ Liz Hanson/ Comment
Character Development, Homeschooling, Parenting
Homeschooling, homework, discipline
June 01, 2018

Homeschool Buyers Co-op Annual Freebies! 

June 01, 2018/ Liz Hanson
Homeschool Buyers Co-op Annual Freebies! 

Take advantage of the annual Homeschool Buyer’s Co-op!

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June 01, 2018/ Liz Hanson/ Comment
alternative education, Homeschooling
homeschooling
May 28, 2018

Why We Should Reintroduce the Paddle in Schools.

May 28, 2018/ Liz Hanson
Why We Should Reintroduce the Paddle in Schools.

We are failing to teach our children right from wrong.

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May 28, 2018/ Liz Hanson/ 2 Comments
Parenting, School, Teaching
parenting, public school
May 21, 2018

Can You Homeschool Your Children if You Didn't Go to College?

May 21, 2018/ Liz Hanson
Can You Homeschool Your Children if You Didn't Go to College?

Can You Homeschool if You Didn't Go to College? Not only can you, but you must!

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May 21, 2018/ Liz Hanson/ Comment
alternative education, Homeschooling, Teaching
homeschool, autodidact
May 15, 2018

Is the Term "Homeschooling" Being Usurped?

May 15, 2018/ Liz Hanson
Is the Term "Homeschooling" Being Usurped?

Have you ever been talking to another parent about homeschooling only to realize that what they mean by homeschooling is actually a school? 

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May 15, 2018/ Liz Hanson/ 2 Comments
May 06, 2018

Why Homeschooling Is Easier than Helping with Homework

May 06, 2018/ Liz Hanson
Why Homeschooling Is Easier than Helping with Homework

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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May 06, 2018/ Liz Hanson/ Comment
Education, Parenting, School, Teaching
homework, homeschooling, parenting
April 16, 2018

The Reason Why I Homeschooled My Children May Surprise You

April 16, 2018/ Liz Hanson
The Reason Why I Homeschooled My Children May Surprise You

The Reason why I homeschooled my children may surprise you. Or, maybe not.

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April 16, 2018/ Liz Hanson/ 2 Comments
alternative education, Character Development, Children's Literature, Education, Homeschooling, John Taylor Gatto
children's classics, reading, why i decided to homeschool
April 09, 2018

Why It's Okay That Children's Classics Lack Diversity

April 09, 2018/ Liz Hanson
Why It's Okay That Children's Classics Lack Diversity

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. 

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April 09, 2018/ Liz Hanson/ 5 Comments
Character Development, Classic Books, Homeschooling
children's classics, reading, diversity
April 02, 2018

Why Homeschoolers Should Study the Art of Teaching

April 02, 2018/ Liz Hanson
Why Homeschoolers Should Study the Art of Teaching

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. 

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April 02, 2018/ Liz Hanson/ Comment
alternative education, Homeschooling, Parenting
homeschooling, teaching, education
March 26, 2018

Ten Strategies to Conquer Homeschool Overwhelm & Stay Calm, Cool, and Sane

March 26, 2018/ Liz Hanson
Ten Strategies to Conquer Homeschool Overwhelm & Stay Calm, Cool, and Sane

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!"

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March 26, 2018/ Liz Hanson/ 2 Comments
alternative education, Homeschooling, Parenting
homeschooling, parenting, children
March 19, 2018

Why Multiple Learning Styles Are Overrated & Why You Should Ignore Them

March 19, 2018/ Liz Hanson
Why Multiple Learning Styles Are Overrated & Why You Should Ignore Them

Have we taken the idea of multiple intelligences and learning styles too far? 

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March 19, 2018/ Liz Hanson/ Comment
Education, holistic education, Homeschooling, Parenting, Teaching
homeschooling, education, parenting, children
March 12, 2018

How Do We Teach Our Children to Be Generous?

March 12, 2018/ Liz Hanson
How Do We Teach Our Children to Be Generous?

How do we teach our children to be generous?

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March 12, 2018/ Liz Hanson/ 2 Comments
Character Development, Education, holistic education, Homeschooling, Parenting, Teaching
parenting, homeschooling, character development, education
March 05, 2018

What Life Lessons Are You teaching Your Children?

March 05, 2018/ Liz Hanson
What Life Lessons Are You teaching Your Children?

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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February 26, 2018

A Different Way to Raise Your Kids

February 26, 2018/ Liz Hanson
A Different Way to Raise Your Kids

Hint: Think of your marriage first—not the kids!

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February 26, 2018/ Liz Hanson/ 2 Comments
Character Development, Education, Homeschooling, Parenting, Teaching
parenting, homeschooling, eduction, raising kids, family
February 19, 2018

The "M" Word

February 19, 2018/ Liz Hanson

Why is the most crucial job in the world so disregarded by the West?

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February 19, 2018/ Liz Hanson/ 2 Comments
February 11, 2018

You Want to Homeschool But You Can’t — Try This!

February 11, 2018/ Liz Hanson

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.

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February 11, 2018/ Liz Hanson/ 4 Comments
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Elizabeth Y. Hanson

Smart Homeschool Planning with Elizabeth Y. Hanson, Homeschooling Expert and Certified Parenting Coach

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Top Tip For End-of-Year Homeschool Success
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Are We Focusing on the Wrong Goals for Children?
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 Ace Homeschooling with One Simple Tactic
Apr 10, 2025
 Ace Homeschooling with One Simple Tactic
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Unleash Your Child's Potential Through Creativity
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Can Your Child Find His True Calling?
Mar 13, 2025
Can Your Child Find His True Calling?
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What Are We Doing to Our Children
Feb 27, 2025
What Are We Doing to Our Children
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When Is Homeschooling a Bad Idea?
Jan 30, 2025
When Is Homeschooling a Bad Idea?
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Boost Focus in Children For Better Study Success
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Boost Focus in Children For Better Study Success
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