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The First Five Years

I was talking with some parents trying to get a feel for what the most important thing their child(ren) learned before the age of 5. I got a lot of “potty training,” “socialization,” “reading” and “how to be away from mommy.” Most of their answers focused on the child being ready for kindergarten at a school....

Meeting People

Posted by Melinda | 0 comments

As homeschoolers, it’s important to make a good impression so people can see how wonderful we are. Homeschoolers have long been the subject of speculation about their social skills, a concern that I personally believe is unwarranted. After all, we meet people all the time. Sometimes we even make a very positive...

Preschool Special Ed?

Posted by HeatherL | 0 comments

When my daughter “graduated” from our state’s early childhood therapy program it was assumed she would go straight to the local special education pre-K. She has autism but I thought that should be no reason not to homeschool her. I also didn’t understand why she had to go to the local pre-K when clearly in many ways...

Homeschooling an Only Child: Make Time for Friends

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One of the questions I am asked most frequently about our homeschooling is, “What about friends?” If you are homeschooling an only child, I am sure you have heard this question quiet often as well, even from other homeschooling families. While homeschooling your only child can have definite advantages, you do have to pay...

Self-Doubt – Get out!

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“Junior is taking violin, Latin, and computer science this year,” your neighbor brags, “his teachers are marvelous. He couldn’t be happier.” You smile politely and walk away, but then it happens – self-doubt returns. Self-doubt is a dangerous thing. It undermines our good intentions and sabotages our efforts. ...

What About Socialization? (giveaway)

Posted by AmyS | 0 comments

Congrats Megan of Half-Pint House on winning this book! You have decided to homeschool, you have researched curriculum, bought supplies and are ready to begin when you hear the question, “So, what about socialization?” As you stutter and fumble with words, you try to remember all of the reasons you decided to...

Heart of the Matter Friday Meme: Extra Activities, Helping or Hindering?

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Welcome to the Heart of the Matter Online meme. Every Friday we will feature a different topic for our meme. Mr. Linky is set up below so please share with us your Extra Activities, Helping or Hindering? What is your weekly extra-curricular routine? Do your kids take music lessons? Sports? Are they involved in church...

Fostering Friendships

Posted by Cheryl | 0 comments

Well, summer is finally here. Here in the Pacific Northwest summer arrives bluntly, and unannounced. All of a sudden one day, it just arrives. With summers’ arrival, one can also expect an occasional dose of what I call: Imboreditis. For those of you who aren’t familiar with Imboreditis, it is almost always brought...

So We’ve Chosen to Shelter Our Children

Posted by Mandy | 0 comments

“My son, do not forget my teaching, but let your heart keep my commandments; for length of days and years of life, and peace they will add to you. Do not let kindness and truth leave you; bind them around your neck, write them on the tablet of your heart.” Proverbs 3:1-3 I believe in protecting my children from...

Homeschooling with Co-Ops

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One of the greatest misconceptions that people have when they hear the term “homeschooling” is that children who are homeschooled do not have the same opportunities for social interaction as children who attend school. In reality, homeschooled children have many resources and opportunities to lead a social life...