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Homeschooling and the Work-at-Home Mom, Part One

This last August, Richele wrote a great article about being a homeschooling mom and running a home business at the same time. Those of us who like to operate from home seem to do it in a multi-facted way, don’t we? I thought I’d take a few minutes to add my thoughts to Richele’s. I am a homeschooling mom, and I have been since my children were born. I was taught at home, so it seemed perfectly natural to me. What would be weird is sending my kids to public school. I am also a work-at-home mom. I’ve done this … Continue reading →

Homeschool Child Burn Out

We talk quite a bit about homeschooling moms getting burned out. All the talk is valid since I know of no homeschool mom who has not experienced burn out on some level. A homeschool mom wears plenty of hats that often weigh down on her head. Just as moms get burned out so the children. A homeschool child does not lead a life of leisure. The child also experiences stress and constantly navigates between student and son or daughter. The child has to balance his interaction with this teacher and his mom since mom and teacher have some unique differences … Continue reading →

Homeschool Confessions

Homeschool life does not come without preconceived notions. Many homeschool moms feel they may not be measuring up to expectations if they start school past 8am or they allow their children to eat junk food or read Junie B. Jones. The homeschool world can spark an image of an orderly mom directing her super intelligent children to their desks to study physics and calculus. Some moms are intimidated by the thought that other homeschoolers are well organized, experienced, have perfect children and clean homes. I am certain there are some homeschoolers who fit the preconceived notion of perfection. Who decided … Continue reading →

Congratulations to the Winners of the Homeschool Blog Awards

Well the votes are in and tallied! The winners of the 2010 Homeschool Blog Awards have been announced. Congratulations to all the hard working bloggers on the list. I highly recommend visiting all the winners. Stop by and congratulate them or stop by and see what made them a cut above the rest. Homeschooling is best done with the love and support of others who are working in the trenches. You will be surprised how much you can learn and how much you can be encouraged by reading some great homeschool blogs. Many on this list are my some of … Continue reading →

The Homeschool Blog Awards 2010

This year marks the 6th Annual Homeschool Blog Awards by The Homeschool Post. The buzz is all over the homeschooling blogosphere. I love this time of year because I enjoy voting for my favorite blogs. Homeschool Bloggers put so much time and energy in supporting one another, sharing their hearts and minds, and encouraging one another. This is the time to give back to this group of women by supporting your favorite blogs with your votes. I am especially excited this year as it is my second year being nominated. I’ve been nominated in Best Variety Blog and Best Curriculum … Continue reading →

Homeschooling Burn-out

Being that it’s the beginning of a new school year, there will be several new homeschooling families joining the ranks. Congratulations! One sad fact that comes along with this is some of you will not be homeschooling next year, or even later this year. While the excuses will vary, the most common reason behind all of them will be burn-out. Many new homeschoolers will have never heard of burn-out, but even the most experienced homeschooler can go through it once in a while. What exactly is burn-out? The definition is fatigue, frustration, or apathy resulting from prolonged stress, overwork, or … Continue reading →

Ask a Baby Blogger: Just How Do You Do It?

The question reads: I don’t know how you survive as a homeschooling mom with 5 children under the age of 7! How do you ever get out? How do you give everyone enough attention? How can you keep your house clean or attend to your husband? I only have one and am completely overwhelmed. Seriously—just how do you do it? I chuckle as I read this question because I promise you that if you saw my house with books stacked high in places that are NOT the bookshelf—that would answer at least part of your question. I almost didn’t respond … Continue reading →

Profile of a homeschooled adult: Theresa (Part 1)

Theresa is a homeschooled adult. Her mom educated her at home starting in the fourth grade. She was kind enough to answer a few questions for me, and I am sharing them here with you. If you ever wanted to know how homeschooled adults turn out, then you will want to read this blog entry and the ones that will follow. Before homeschooling, Theresa and her older sister attended a private Christian school. Her parents pulled them out of the school and homeschooled them until “graduation”. At the time, no one else she knew was homeschooling. Today, homeschoolers are usually … Continue reading →

2006 in Review: Homeschooling Blog at a Glance

As a new homeschooling blogger at Families.com, I wanted to know everything that has been discussed to date. In response to my own curiosity, and in an effort to make perusing our articles easier for you, our readers, I have compiled all of the blogs for the year 2006. Deciding to Homeschool Why homeschool Am I qualified for this? Reasons that Homeschooling Works! My Most Important Advice for Homeschoolers. The Cost of Homeschooling Instead of standing up for their own kids, why not stand up for all kids? Disclaimer: I am hardly an expert in education. Did You Know? ‘Empirical … Continue reading →

Confessions of a Supermom: Fun Things We Do to Blow Off a School Day

Gasp! We do on occasion–ditch the school day. After all, it does not take 6 hours a day, 180 days to accomplish even half of what is accomplished in public school. We don’t waste any time getting in line, waiting for everyone to have paper and pencil, etc. So you have to figure all those minutes that would otherwise be wasted were my children to be in school. . .can accumulate into a free day for my kids. Or at least that’s my story and I’m stickin’ to it. 1. Go to the mall or a giant toy store. I … Continue reading →