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How Veteran Homeschoolers Alarm New Homeschoolers

When parents first consider homeschooling they naturally will seek the guidance of a veteran homeschooler. Those who are debating homeschooling are full of questions but all the questions will boil down to, “Can I do this?” and “How do I structure my day?” While they may ask about curriculum on the market what they really need is to feel confident they can make the right choices. Once they are confident about the prospect of homeschooling and structuring their day making choices will become less overwhelming. However, homeschooling is more than a choice for most it is a lifestyle and a … Continue reading →

The Role of Spirituality in Secular Homeschooling

Teaching your child how to be an ethical being in the world is something that every parent wants to do. As they get older, we also want children who know how to seek quiet comfort when they are in need and find joy and wonder in everyday things. The spiritual side of parenting and homeschooling is important, yet those of us who are secular in nature often neglect to discuss it. How can you encourage your child to develop a sense of herself as a spiritual being in the world? Practice ethics with your child. Whether it’s adopting rescue animals … Continue reading →

Creating Community: Helping Others

What do you think of when you think of the word charity? To me it brings to mind little boxes where I put my small change. But what if charity meant more than that? What if your children grew up with a broader concept of charity, one that means helping others when they need help? Modeling helping behavior is one activity that I want to do with my child. I want my child to grow up understanding that people help other people, and not just those in your immediate family. I want her to understand that it is just fine … Continue reading →

Interview with Danyelle Ferguson – A Mother’s Advocacy

Today we conclude our three-part interview series with Danyelle Ferguson, author of (dis)Abilities and the Gospel, a fantastic resource book for parents and teachers of children with a variety of cognitive disabilities. Danyelle, we’ve spoken about your son’s initial diagnosis of autism, and we’ve also talked about resources that helped you understand the condition and learn how to find the most joy in your mothering. What would you like to tell mothers who have recently learned that their child had autism or another form of cognitive disability? Every mother needs to know that she is her child’s best advocate. Attend … Continue reading →

Volunteer Opportunities for Teens

According to ABC news, teens who volunteer reap academic rewards. “esearch confirms that teens who learn early to be social, caring, and responsible perform better in school. Volunteering improves their chances of graduating at the top of their class, armed with critical leadership skills. It also makes teens feel good about themselves.” Recently I touched on Volunteerism as an opportunity for jobless bored teens to find something to do this summer. Finding volunteer opportunities isn’t always easy, so I thought I would give more information to help you on your search. FamilyEducation.com gives 10 Great Volunteer Ideas for teens which … Continue reading →

Teaching Kinesthetic Learners

Teaching kinesthetic learners can be very trying for some teachers. Many teachers are still stuck in the thought that students should sit perfectly still and listen. Any movement indicates to the teacher that the student is not listening and learning. However, teaching kinesthetic learners can be very fun. Lessons that involvement movement and activity is usually enjoyed by all students and the teacher alike. While kinesthetic students actually need the movement to enhance their lesson, most other types of learners of students will find the activities interesting and entertaining. When planning a lesson for kinesthetic students involve as much physical … Continue reading →

Help for Kids with Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder

Jodee Kulp, adoptive parent of a teen-ager with Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder (FASD)and foster mother of others, is the author of Our FAScinating Journey, subtitled The Best We Can Be: Keys to Brain Potential Along the Path of Prenatal Brain Injury. This 300-page guide is both a memoir of the Kulp family’s experiences and efforts to help their daughter and an incredibly varied compilation of information and resources. The book begins with an introduction to the Kulp family, how they adopted Liz, a failure-to-thrive infant, and fostered Dave, diagnosed with Fetal Alcohol Syndrome and Reactive Attachment Disorder, in his infancy … Continue reading →

The Days You Consider Public Schooling

No one ever said homeschooling was easy. There will definitely be days when you want to send them back to public (or private school), just as there are days when teachers want to send children back home. Today is one of those days for me. I instead of listening to my instructions this morning, my daughter is throwing objection, after objection at me. As if I do not know how to write a book report, she is telling me why the model will not work instead of opening her mind and listening. I know our butting of heads comes from … Continue reading →