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A Fond Farewell
Come and visit us at my blog!
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Learning everywhere
Why force it when it happens so naturally?
Blast From the Past
Sharing your childhood favorites with your kids
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I really am quite lucky
How often do you stop to count your blessings?
Resources in your neighborhood
Call around; you might be surprised at what you find!
The motivation to homeschool
Discuss yours here.
Homeschool field trip ideas
They’re simpler than you think.
Spiders and slime
The joys of homeschooling!
Happy Bartolome Day
How about celebrating this instead of Columbus Day?
Think It Over Thurs: Can you use a curriculum when you unschool?
Many say yes, some say no—what are your thoughts?
A Day in the Life of an Unschooler: Co-Op Day
Here’s what a standard co-op day looks like for us.
What’s Happening Wed: Wildlife crime
Plus the cult of unhappy, John Taylor Gatto quotes and things to do every day
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Think It Over Thurs: Bullies & Shootings
Does school violence keep you from public school?
Think It Over Thursday: Why do you homeschool?
Here are just a few of my many reasons; what are yours?
Saturday Reviews: Free to Learn
Dr. Peter Gray’s book is a must-read.
Not Back to School Day!
How do you celebrate?
Weekly Medley: Listening to your body
Plus anti-spanking PSA, speaking softly and lots of great homeschooling resources.
What’s Happening: Deschooling ourselves
Plus survival skills, things all parents should know and more.
Those "aha!" moments
When have you noticed your child surpassing or catching up to you in certain areas?
Dealing with broken trust
Or learning to trust yourself first
Weekend Fun: Use your noggin
Plus cool creatures, fun places and making a difference through Harry Potter
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Life for kids seems to revolve around school
What if you took it out of the equation?
Starting your week off right
What tricks and tips do you have?
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Money Matters
The question is, just how much?
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What’s Happening Wed: Grandmothers are for human survival!
Plus cool teen invention, Fourth of July crafts & more.
An unschooler’s desk
With permission, here is a bit of what Wood Sprite’s working on.
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A Day in the Life of an Unschooler
Every day is different. Here's just one example.
Raising critical thinkers
Share these resources, ideas and news pieces with your kiddos and find out what they think!
Get involved with summer projects
Swap postcards, create a bucket list and have some fun!
Your high school and postsecondary educational options
There are so many more than you might think.
How to be an ally
Use these resources with your family, co-op, school and anyone else who wants to be an ally.
Losing their religion
All you can do is shake your head.
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What’s Happening Wednesday: Homeschooled kids have the edge
For some reason, I feel the need to set this news to a Roxette song…
Saturday Steals & Deals: Free home remedies book
Plus homeschool printables, free college courses and more.
Teach your children well
Or, you know, lead by example and let them figure it out…
Friday Fun: Homemade soap, bird houses and mosaic projects
Plus, weird Disney facts (for adults and older teens only!)
What’s Happening Wednesday: The isolated homeschooler myth
Plus Boy Scouts news, student activists and the results of spanking your children.
Monday Medley: The Sparkling Martins on Wife Swap!
Plus a scary school speaker, teaching kids to center and sobering truth from The Onion.
Think It Over Thursday: Those rich homeschoolers!
Debunking another homeschooling myth.
Think It Over Thursday: On socialization
It’s every non-homeschooler’s favorite topic!
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What’s Happening Wednesday: The benefits of homeschooling
Doctors and lawyers share why they homeschool, plus other news.
Take Action Tuesday: Homecare workers, breast cancer and more
Take action on causes you care about, or share action alerts of your own.
Welcome to your new homeschooling hub
Visit every day for news, ideas, conversation and support.
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