Genesis on July 27th, 2009

Study habits are something that rarely get covered in homeschooling. Since it is a more flexible environment, it can be tempting to ignore this area of study, but if your children are going to go to school at some point, even if it’s college or uni, they will need to know how to sit down [...]

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Genesis on July 23rd, 2009

We all strive to teach our children to be the best people they can be, but sometimes, in a world full of consumerism and “stuff”, it can be difficult. That’s why I recommend volunteering as a part of your homeschool curriculum. In fact, summertime is the ideal time to do this!
Not sure where to start? [...]

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Michael on July 16th, 2009

Ok, maybe that’s a little harsh – but I’m sure your kids will relate.  They think that they deserve a break after a long tough school year.  But there are benefits for you and them if you pick up a few books over the summer.
There’s nothing like fighting the feeling that your brain has become [...]

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Genesis on July 13th, 2009

With summer here and no strict routine in place, chances are you find yourself with some bored kids on your hands from time to time. Fortunately, they don’t need to stay bored for long. Stock up on the craft supplies, dive into one of these sites and keep them busy creating!
Family Fun: A great site [...]

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Genesis on July 9th, 2009

This summer, a large number of parents are looking at homeschooling their children in the coming school year. And the vast majority of these new homeschoolers are scared spitless!
It’s completely normal to stress out about whether or not you are a worthy teacher, to wonder if you are doing the right thing or if you [...]

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Genesis on July 6th, 2009

Back when homeschooling was illegal in most areas, it was hard to be a homeschooler. You didn’t get to talk about school and kids had to stay indoors on school days, during school hours, so the neighbors wouldn’t talk. These days, we are far luckier, with the freedom to enjoy the playground off hours and [...]

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Genesis on July 2nd, 2009

Often, when a child is attending school in a public forum, they need days off from time to time, just as adults occasionally need days off from work just to recover. These days off are typically called “mental health days”. But are homeschoolers in need of these, as well?
I think we can all agree that [...]

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