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Radical Writing Program for the Kid Who Won’t Write

There are a bazillion writing programs out there. And there is usually something of value in each of them. I’ve tried many of them with mixed success, depending on the particular child, their age, what they had for breakfast, and the current tilt of the moon. But I’m going to share with you the most successful writing...

All the Various Ways You Can Work From Home

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“Work from Home!” the ads scream and get your attention. The offers sound great and all promise you can make excellent money working from home, but you may be confused by the opportunities that are offered for work at home moms. Are they real jobs or just business opportunities? Are the workers employees or self-employed...

Pursuing Their Dreams: Career Exploration for High School Students

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“At first Andrew didn’t want to take your Career Exploration class, but it turned out to be one of his favorites,” the enthusiastic mother told me. I had just completed teaching a semester long class for 8th-12th graders at our home school co-op. The 17 teenagers relished studying themselves! My experience teaching Career...

10 Benefits of Homeschool Co-ops For High School Students

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There are many benefits of being a part of a homeschool co-op. I have been a member of a homeschool co-op for five years, and my most valued benefits have been the friends that I have made and their support of my homeschooling efforts. However, a homeschool co-op can be very beneficial for a high school student also. 1....

Resolving Conflict in a Homeschool Group

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Conflict is very common in families, churches, and communities and it can arise in a homeschool group also. Disagreements may stem from a variety of sources including unmet expectations, differing goals and views, misunderstandings, or hurt feelings. Fortunately, conflicts can be resolved in several ways. Ken Sande, author of...

What to Know Before You Join a Homeschool Co-op

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There are so many advantages to belonging to a homeschool co-op such as socialization, shared teaching, support, encouragement and fun! But perhaps you are asking, “Are there disadvantages to belonging to a co-op?” Joining a co-op is a little like getting married. After the wedding and the honeymoon comes the marriage....