A
Day in the Life
Wendy Pottle asked her email list pals to please let her be a
fly on the wall of their home while they went about their daily
routine. Here's what they wrote.
A
Conversation With a Relative
Each of us has a relative or two that is truly interested in
our choice to homeschool. By Deesha Philyaw Thomas.
Dear
Uncle CHiN
Boy, do I wish I could get my skeptical mother to support our
decision to homeschool. Any suggestions? Signed, Still-Seeking-Parental-Approval-After-All-These-Years.
Family-Based
Living
Heather Madrone writes about what it means to be a "homeschooling
family."
Family Stories
AN A TO Z RESOURCE
Unschoolers tell what they aren't doing on a daily basis.
From
Homeschooled to Homeschooling
As a generation of homeschoolers become parents, they too enjoy
the advantages of homeschooling their children. By Dawn Colclasure,
HEM J/F 05.
Grandchildren
Take Lessons From Their Grandparents
The grandparent benefits from a closer relationship with the
grandchild. And the grandchild benefits by gaining the knowledge
and expertise of the grandparent. By Marcia Garland.
Grandparents'
Perspective
Declare with confidence, "We can do it! We can have a joyful,
harmonious family life." By Win and Bill Sweet, now into
their second generation of homeschooing.
Heartbeat
I realized there is something the public at large just won't
"get" until they know enough home schoolers face-to-face.
It is the very essence of the home schooling movement, the tie
that binds us all together. It is the importance of family. By
Shari Henry.
Homeschooling
is About Families
Through the lessons we teach and the lessons we learn, we and
our children weave the fabric of our lives. Mark and Helen Hegener,
HEM M/J 02.
How
can I deal with irate relatives and friends?
Begin by finding out why they are so irate. Their defensiveness
might stem from the belief that your choice to homeschool is
an unspoken criticism of their decision not to do so.
How
Does Homeschooling Affect Marriages?
Rebecca Prewett writes from a Christian perspective although
many of these issues can affect any homeschool family.
The
Importance of Being Earnest-ly ... Together!
Confession time for Diana Waring: I am often a driven person
- not just when I'm in the passenger seat! I have things to do,
places to go, people to e-mail.
Life
as a Homeschooler
Heather Madrone tells about a typical day homeschooling her young
children.
Living Joyfully With Children
AN A TO Z ARTICLE
Win and Bill Sweet on how to maximize freedom and success, minimize
fear and failure.
The
Moon is Enough
Homeschooling gave us the natural cohesion of the family. It
allowed us to relax in one another's presence. We spend more
of our life together than we do apart, way more. Jeff
Kelety, HEM J/F 2001.
Our
Typical Homeschool Day
I still try to keep it fun, with counting games, car ride number
quizzes, etc. I believe learning happens more quickly and thoroughly
when you enjoy your task than when you have to struggle. By S.A.
McUmber.
Parenting/
Family Issues
Families today need two incomes so you're robbing your family
if you stay home to home educate your kids. You need time for
yourself. Replies by Fred Worth.
Personal
Solutions, Family Solutions
"If you have no time for your family you want to ask yourself,
'Why must I always be do-ing something?' God made us human be-ings,
not do-ings!" By John Taylor Gatto.
Why do Some Families Homeschool?
These are some of the most common reasons why I found that people
home school their children.
