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Can Your Homeschool Blog Earn Money? {Part 2}

In part 1 of, Can Your Homeschool Blog Earn Money?, I covered how to create a blog posts that attract readers.  Creating good content is the first step to creating a quality blog.  I cover this in Blogging Tips and Tricks as well.  Today, I want to cover a few more background areas before discussing opportunities, so hang in there.  When I say profitable with regards to your homeschool, I do not simply mean financially. Let’s start by exploring what makes a good homeschool blog. The competition is fierce.  While you need to be aware of what your competitors are … Continue reading →

Worried About Socialization?

The question of socialization as it relates to homeschoolers never seems to die down. I believe this question has been asked and answered to the naysayers multiple times. However, well intentioned parents are concerned with this aspect when making the decision to homeschool. We live in a society where homeschooling is the exception and not the rule. Parents considering homeschooling have questions about all areas of homeschooling which include socialization. Public and private schools have after school programs, clubs, sports and outlets for the children to mingle and interface with other students and teachers. It only stands to reason that … Continue reading →

I Think We Can Lay the Socialization Myth to Rest

According to a study of Canadian Home-Educated Adults, socialization of homeschoolers is a non-issue. This is a follow-up of a study done in 1994 that only had positive things to say about homeschooling. 15 years later they re-surveyed as many of these same people as possible and it showed that adult homeschoolers were pretty content with their lives. In short, the study revealed the following: *Out of 226 the respondents to the second survey, only three people had not completed nor were working on their eduction. These three people were gainfully employed. *Homeschooled adults were more likely than the general … Continue reading →

Homeschool Groups and Resources in Indiana I-M

Getting involved with other homeschoolers is very important to a family’s success in homeschooling It is important to join a homeschool network or support group in your area, There are also many homeschooling groups as well as many homeschooling classes, and programs that your students can enjoy. In this series, we are covering homeschool groups and resources across the country. This installment will cover Indiana homeschool groups and resources, I-M. Illiana Homeschool Society A group of homeschool families joining together to promote socialization and education. All families are welcome. Indiana Association of Home Educators This is a service organization with … Continue reading →

Homeschool Groups and Resources in Indiana A-H

Getting involved with other homeschoolers is very important to a family’s success in homeschooling It is important to join a homeschool network or support group in your area, There are also many homeschooling groups as well as many homeschooling classes, and programs that your students can enjoy. In this series, we are covering homeschool groups and resources across the country. This installment will cover Indiana homeschool groups and resources, A-H. Academy You AcademyYOU is a public virtual charter school with its home office located in Little River, Kansas. Students located in Kansas can enroll at no cost as their funding … Continue reading →

Joking About Homeschooling

Homeschoolers are the butt of late night tv jokes, a writer recently stated. Being an insomniac, I watch a bit of late night TV and with the exception of one skit that included Micheal Phelps, I don’t recall hearing any. In fact, Jay leno has been dubbed Educator of the year video that discusses ineffective schools are. Personally, I think this writer was reaching. Curious to find out what people are saying about homeschooling, I scoured the internet in search of homeschool jokes. The first set of jokes I found were from a homeschooled kid who’s jokes were the “you … Continue reading →

Homeschooling Groups and Resources in Florida D-H

To succeed in homeschooling, it is in your best interest to get involved with other homeschoolers. You should join a homeschool network or group near you. For this reason, I have decided to give a full listing of homeschooling groups throughout each state. Florida is a state with a wealth of resources to compliment it’s large homeschool population. This installment includes homeschooling resources from Florida D-H. ExaminedLife The Examined Life is a support network for homeschooling families in Miami-Dade County, Florida. They also welcome families from Monroe and Broward. They provide park days, field-trips, an excellent enrichment co-op, several clubs, … Continue reading →

Is Ali Lohan Really Homeschooling?

Just Jared.com points out that Ali Lohan, younger sister of Lindsay Lohan (who was also homeschooled) was out on a school night. There are pictures of her in the evening in sun glasses, shorts and a t-shirt. The article discusses a People Magazine website that questions if Ali is socializing instead of homeschooling. Am I the only one getting confused here? The general public’s biggest worry about homeschooling is lack of socialization. A girl goes out for a little fun, and now she isn’t schooling. Really people!!!! Make up your mind… But I digress. My purpose was not to point … Continue reading →

When Homeschool Kids Worry about Socialization

This morning as I drove my kids to their homeschool program my son said, “My friend … said homeschool kids are unsocialized”. Considering the fact that the person in question is also homeschooled, I had to wonder why he would say such a thing. It was akin to my mother’s old habit of telling “yo-mama” jokes… to her own kids. I used to always stop her and say, “You know you’re talking about yourself right”. Of course, that is what made her jokes really funny. Somehow having a homeschooled child inform a bunch of other homeschooled children that they are … Continue reading →

Homeschooling Results: Strong Secure Kids

Homeschoolers spend a lot of time discussing test results, and positive socialization of homeschoolers. We like to show that are kids come out normal, or even better than normal. We like to reassure ourselves that we did the right thing by homeschooling. I especially like reading about homeschooled kids who have done something great with their lives like written a book or started a company. I like reading about gifted homeschoolers who shoot through the curriculum and homeschoolers who get great college scholarships. I also like looking at my own children and comparing where they are with where they would … Continue reading →