Making Friends
Advice from a homeschooling expert on cultivating friendships. read more
June 16, 2004
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Mom Has No Diploma -- Can She Homeschool Me?
Many teens in your position have left school and successfully completed their education. Your mom does not need a degree to homeschool you. read more
May 7, 2001
Mom Wants to Have Her Teens Homeschooled
Generally speaking, homeschooling is usually done by a parent, guardian, or family friend. By high-school age, most students are able to work independ... read more
August 20, 2001
Mother Wants to Homeschool, but Father Is Reluctant
A teaching degree is not necessary to teach your children. A loving, safe environment with a variety of learning opportunities will provide your kids ... read more
January 9, 2002
Definition of Homeschooling
Homeschooling means learning outside of the public or private school environment. For most families, their "schooling" involves being out and about ea... read more
March 4, 2002
Different Types of Reading Instruction
Whole-word instruction vs. phonics for reading instruction is discussed in this article. read more
March 9, 1999
Does Homeschooling Affect Social Skills?
Homeschooling generally has a positive impact on social skills. Homeschooled kids are not subjected to the peer pressure, violence, drugs, and other n... read more
April 24, 2002
Does Homeschooling Improve Parent-Child Relationships?
Homeschooling seems to remove many of the stumbling blocks that traditionally schooled parents and kids encounter. With no pressure to conform or fit ... read more
February 20, 2002
Explaining Your Choice to Homeschool to a Young Child
Advice from a homeschooling expert on how to tell a three-year-old that she won't be going to school with her friends. read more
June 17, 2004
Feasibility of Evening Homeschooling
It's certainly possible to homeschool in the evening -- many parents do -- but where would your 13-year-old son be while you're at work? read more
May 7, 2001
From Homeschool to Public School?
Advice from a homeschooling expert on the transition from homeschool to a public school. read more
June 17, 2004
Gifted Four-Year-Old Forgets What He Has Learned
Four is too young for pencils and paperwork. Relax, give him some space, go to the park, and encourage him to spend large blocks of time each day invo... read more
November 7, 2001