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Are You Worried About Homeschooling and Socialization?

Are You Worried About Homeschooling and Socialization?

Are you worried about homeschooling and socialization? Do you know people who are still concerned that homeschooled children aren’t well socialized? Who believe that homeschoolers don’t know how to get along with others, have friends, and deal with real life? Or maybe you feel strongly about it, but your husband does not support homeschooling. I’m…

Forget Socialization! Let’s Talk About Personalization!

Forget Socialization! Let’s Talk About Personalization!

Forget Socialization! Let’s Talk About Personalization! If you’ve chosen to homeschool then inevitably you’ve already been confronted with the concern by family, friends, neighbors, and yes, even strangers– {gasp!} “But what about “the socialization?” As if keeping your children out of the classroom and interacting firsthand with the world in some way forces us homeschoolers…

Extracurricular Activities at an Online School
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Extracurricular Activities at an Online School

Are you looking for extracurricular activities for your homeschooler? Some families are fortunate to have lots of opportunities for extracurricular activities in their local communities, but others may need to look online for them. Fortunately, it’s easier than ever to find great online sources for extracurricular activities of all kinds! Whether your children attend an…

Are You Ready to Deal with Math-Quizzing Relatives This Holiday Season?
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Are You Ready to Deal with Math-Quizzing Relatives This Holiday Season?

It’s that time of year. The holiday season. The weeks between Thanksgiving and New Year’s are those which find most of us seeing all of those far-flung relatives that we visit only a few times each year. {Disclaimer: If you’re not familiar with my quirky sense of humor, read the first part of this article with…

Episode 14 – Dachelle McVey Talks about Learning with Living Literature

Episode 14 – Dachelle McVey Talks about Learning with Living Literature

If you have ever loved (or hated!) a book, this podcast episode is for you! Literature can be a joy and an educational experience rather than simply a necessary drudgery. Just ask Dachelle, mom of two homeschoolers and one homeschooling graduate, and owner of a literature curriculum company. Dachelle is not only entertaining and lively,…

Episode 14 – Dachelle McVey Talks about Learning with Living Literature

Episode 14 – Dachelle McVey Talks about Learning with Living Literature

If you have ever loved (or hated!) a book, this podcast episode is for you! Literature can be a joy and an educational experience rather than simply a necessary drudgery. Just ask Dachelle, mom of two homeschoolers and one homeschooling graduate, and owner of a literature curriculum company. Dachelle is not only entertaining and lively,…

Episode 12 – Kay Chance Talks about Homeschooling Attitudes and Approaches

Episode 12 – Kay Chance Talks about Homeschooling Attitudes and Approaches

If you are struggling to find a groove in your homeschool, Kay Chance has wisdom and encouragement that will reignite your passion for homeschooling. Kay is the mom of two homeschool graduates, co-executive editor of Homeschooling Today magazine, and natural learning enthusiast. As a former public school teacher, Kay reveals her previously negative perceptions of…

Episode 11 – Joyful and Confident Homeschooling with Jamie Erickson

Episode 11 – Joyful and Confident Homeschooling with Jamie Erickson

In today’s times, many parents are finding themselves outside their comfort zone educating their children at home. In fact, many parents who purposefully chose to homeschool their children still struggle with doubt and concern about whether they have what it takes to homeschool well. In today’s podcast, Trish interviews Jamie Erickson, mom of five, self-proclaimed…