In my last post I pointed out that “Homeschooling911” actually started as a book idea – that my original goal was to write a book that would give homeschoolers the tools they needed to continue to homeschool even when life got complicated…or worse. While “Homeschooling911” did ultimately evolve from a book idea to a website,…
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Tackling Tough Times, Part 1
If you’ve read my post titled “Why Homeschooling911?” you know that this website originally started as a book idea. The idea I had in mind was to share the experiences in my life that had been at times extremely stressful, and at other times utterly tragic, and to share the truth that it is more…
My Month and The Top Posts of 2011
If you are a regular reader of my blog you may have noticed that I have been somewhat MIA this month. I did spend the first part of the month studying for the final exam in my history class (I’m working on finishing an English Lit degree at Florida State University). That class was a…
The Myth of Socialization
This post is the second in a series I’m calling “Homeschooling Myths.” I hope you read them all, share them with your friends (or enemies, either way) and let me know what you think in the comments. Before I begin I feel I must offer a disclaimer to this post: it is rated “M” for…
The Myth of the Patient Home Schooler
This post is the first in a new series I am calling “Homeschooling Myths.” I hope you will share it with your friends and let me know what you think in the comments! I began homeschooling in 1990. It was a time when homeschooling was still very much on the fringes (and in some states…
The Homeschooler’s Guide To Writing A Research Paper
The “three R’s” is not just a clever educational slogan. The three R’s should be the foundation of your homeschool program. The reality is that if you give your child a solid grounding in mathematics (including algebra, trigonometry, etc.) and a proficiency in reading and composition, whatever else you do is not particularly all that…
How To Be A Not-So-Average Parent
There are some things in life that it’s just fine to be average at. For instance, you can be an average bowler and still enjoy the game. You can be an average gardener and you’ll still get some lovely greenery and blooms in your garden. Face it, not even Master Gardeners have a 100% success…
Homeschool Links For You: Check ‘Em Out!
A few weeks ago I decided it was time to do another “link post” to share with my readers some of the sites that I look to and/or recommend for homeschooling information. You’ll find a variety of sites here ranging from blogs written by homeschoolers themselves to family-owned curriculum suppliers I’ve been buying from for more…
Diplomas and Graduations: Do Homeschoolers Need Them?
The last few weeks I have been discussing the subject of homeschooling your child through high school and I ‘ve also offered my thoughts as to preparing your child for college. Today I want to address whether or not as a homeschooler you need to issue your child a diploma and I will also explore the question of graduation…
College and the Homeschooler
Last week I set the stage for this post by asserting that parents need to be actively involved in the decision-making process with their teens as they plan for their future. If you haven’t read that post yet – titled “My Definition of an Adult” – I recommend you do as it definitely has a bearing on…