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The Most Talked About Homeschooling Blogs in 2007

This is my annual list of the most talked about blogs in 2007. We love comments, and the more the better! If you have been wanting to peruse the homeschooling blog but weren’t sure where to start. . .this is the place to be! My Top 5 Math Curriculum Picks In Defense of Teaching Creation Too Much Information Homeschooling or Housekeeping? Why We Are Not Testing Our Gifted Son Reason #2 Why Tax Credits Are Wrong for Homeschoolers You Call That Homeschooling? The National Lunch Association Takes Aim at Those Who Dare to Eat at Home It Has Been a … Continue reading →

False Supporters

I am feeling paranoid as I write this. Do you ever wonder which friend and family members really support your homeschooling, and which are false supporters? A false homeschool supporter is someone who says all of the right things to you about your homeschooling endeavor, while secretly being against homeschooling. They compliment you. They comment on how well your children are doing. They seem to take a vested interest in your homeschooling journey. However, they only stay so close to you to watch for you to “mess up”. They also want to be there when you begin to have doubts … Continue reading →

Handling Homeschool Objections

New homeschoolers will have to deal with them for many years to come. Experienced homeschoolers have had to for as long as they have homeschooled, and will continue to handle them till they “graduate” their last child. Homeschooling objections; no one looks forward to them, but if you plan ahead it can make the situation much easier. The more you handle them, the more comfortable you become with handling them. How I handle homeschooling objections depends on who’s bringing them up and what their intent is. Sometimes I can’t tell their intent right away; but, a lot of times if … Continue reading →

Homeschooling Week in Review July 22-28, 2007

Last week on the homeschooling blog we talked primarily about teaching language, or the lack of teaching language. I also completed the distance learning glossary. Here is the homeschooling blog week in review for July 22-28, 2007. 22 Jul 2007 Homeschooling Week in Review July 16 – July 21, 2007 by Andrea Hermitt Last week’s families.com homeschooling blog was fueled by news items such as year round homeschooling and conversations about when to start language instruction. I also added to my distance learning program glossary 23 Jul 2007 False Supporters by Andrea Hermitt In a paranoid but justified moment, I … Continue reading →