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So many moms who want to homeschool simply don’t know where to start. If you’re in that situation, this series of posts is for you! And if you need to talk with your husband about the possibility of homeschooling, this post is for you! For some moms, the thought of talking to their husbands about…
This is the second post in a series of posts for moms who are considering homeschooling or who are brand new homeschoolers. The first post addresses the importance of learning about your state’s homeschool-related laws and how you can do that. Future posts will address topics such as identifying your child’s learning style, choosing curriculum, deciding…
The thought of homeschooling can be scary for moms who weren’t homeschooled themselves and have never homeschooled before. We (at Hip Homeschool Moms) have been hearing a lot lately from moms who are considering homeschooling but don’t quite know where to start. Some of them are fed up with public school. Some have children with…
Today, I had the pleasure of speaking at a local homeschool conference. This is the second year I’ve been given the opportunity. Each year I leave feeling blessed because I expect the conference to go one way, and there’s inevitably a sharp left turn that takes me on an exciting adventure. This year I was…
Ah, homeschooling an only child! It is so much fun! But are there really benefits of homeschooling an only child? When people find out that I am a homeschooling mom, I am welcomed with a variety of reactions. “How do you do it? I would never have the patience.” “Wow!! I admire you! I could…
Hello Hip Homeschool Moms! Let me take a moment to introduce myself. My name is Constance Smith. I am an army wife and homeschooling mom of three kiddos, ages 15, 18 & 20. We are currently in our 13th year of homeschooling, and we have 2 graduates and a high school student. Our family has lived all…
Welcome to the Hip Homeschool Hop! …..and this week’s Featured Blogger post! It’s Facebook Party Time! July 11, 3pm ET Hip Homeschool Moms Facebook PageWe’ll be giving away lots of prizes from Sight and Sound Reading! Hope to see you there! Now, on to the HOP… Don’t forget to grab the Hip Homeschool Hop…
Homeschooling an only child isn’t easy. I’ve shared many advantages and struggles of homeschooling an only child. However, the most common question I hear is, “… but what about socialization?” Today I’m sharing with you several ideas that meet any socialization concerns you (or others) may have. Looking for more information about how to…
We all know that homeschooling has its advantages. But is homeschooling an only detrimental to your child’s development? I shared many challenges of homeschooling an only child as well as socialization ideas for homeschooling onlies. However, the advantages of homeschooling just one far outweigh the obstacles you have to overcome. Looking for more information about how…
I’ve had SO many people give me the “real world” argument lately. “Eventually, they’ll need to go to school.” “We want them to be prepared for the ‘real world’ and college, and able to work in the work force.” Many of us homeschoolers have now come to let these comments roll off us like water…
In just a few days I’ll face the anniversary of my mom’s death. She’ll have been with the Lord for 7 years. I was just 21 when she died….newly pregnant with my first child. We lost her to breast cancer. It’s been a hard 7 years. It has gotten easier to remember the good times…
Our firstborn child: the recipient of every parenting error, disaster, and well . . . mistake! I speak from experience because I, too, am a firstborn child; as is my husband. A saving grace in our marriage, is that the two of us focus on different things from which we demand perfection! But I digress….
