Why many parents are choosing homeschooling
Today there is a great debate over public school and the new Common Core standards being inflicted upon our children. Many parents are choosing to homeschool more and more as they see their children’s education going into the wrong direction. Early studies have shown that children are confused and frustrated over the “new teaching methods” […]
Words of encouragement
Words of encouragement – Homeschool your child Anything that you do 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, and 365 days a year will eventually bring you to discouragement. Nothing can be that positive ALL of the time. That is why we need encouragement. When our husbands are working long hours and they need […]
The homeschooling debate
There are many things in life that bring controversy. Whenever you go against the majority vote or do something that is a little different in society you will bring conflict. Homeschooling is right at the top of the list of controversial topics. The best thing to do when arguing a debate is present the pros […]
Homeschooling myths debunked
Despite the fact that there are millions of homeschoolers across America, it still goes against the “norm” for society. Whenever you have something go against what is acceptable in society than you have certain ideals attached to what it means to be homeschooled. Some of these might be true, but most of them are false. […]
Getting started in homeschooling 10 things to consider
So you want to start homeschooling your child? Here are 10 things to consider before taking the plunge. TIME ——Remember you will still have the same 24 hours as the rest of the world, except you will find that the day quickly becomes consumed with home and homeschool activities. From craft projects to science experiments, […]
Can I homeschool my child without fear of “messing up”
This is a question that you can ponder deep down and think about. It is a big one. Will the decisions I make as a parent negatively affect my child for the rest of his/her life? You need to ask yourself these questions: Do I feel confident that my child will receive a teacher that […]
5 Quick Start homeschooling suggestions
Getting started on homeschooling your child can feel overwhelming, but it doesn’t have to be. Here are 5 quick start suggestions to get you started on homeschooling your child: Step 1. Look up your states homeschooling laws. Learn what it is you have to do to legally teach your children. It may mean testing, or […]
Worried about your child’s safety at school?
When parents are concerned for their child’s safety in a public school situation, they need to act swiftly and accordingly based upon the best situation for their child. Most of the time, what works best is to remove that child from a potentially bad situation. If your child is already in a high-stress situation, use […]
Top 10 Reasons to Homeschool your Child
There are many reason why I believe that you should homeschool your child…but I didn’t want to bore you with ALL of them. So I decided to share with you the top 10 reasons why you should homeschool your child….and here they are: The learning is customized not standardized based on each child’s performance. Better […]
Save Money Homeschooling
When we first started homeschooling years ago, I was amazed at how much curriculum was out there. I received numerous magazines with hundreds of different curriculum choices. It can be overwhelming especially for a new homeschooling parent. The quest to find the perfect curriculum can be a daunting task. One that you might invest a […]
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