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Meet a Families.com Blogger – Andrea Hermitt!

I’m a homeschooler, and I bop over to the homeschooling blog quite a bit. I find the encouragement I need to keep going from the fun and informative blogs there, and Andrea Hermitt is largely responsible for that wealth of knowledge. Andrea, thanks for taking the time to join me today! How long have you blogged for Families.com? I first began blogging for Families.com in December of 2006. In July 2007, I left to pursue other opportunities, but I could not keep my distance. I returned to Families.com about a week ago. I’m not surprised you couldn’t stay away – … Continue reading →

How do I Maximize Learning During Travel

A good question was recently asked in the homeschool forums. Scottiegazelle says We are presently living in our motor home so we can travel with my husband while he works. He pretty much stays in the NE (primarily PA but also CT, NY, NJ, MD, and DE). His jobs take us all over the place, and I am looking for the best way(s) to maximize the experience for my kids. She also adds that they have very little warning time before going to a new place, and therefore cannot study about the place before going. Her oldest child will be … Continue reading →

I Hate the Concept of Behind

Monday we will start school again from a three week break. The break comes at a very odd time in that it is in the middle of my quarter (my quarter ends September 30) and everyone else on the planet is going ‘back to school.’ In that, actually lies the real genius in taking a break now. You see, my husband still has off–he doesn’t have to return to work until mid-September, and places are not crowded because everyone is back into their old routine. But I will be ‘behind’. In fact, since my quarterly reports are due September 30, … Continue reading →

Homeschooling Week in Review May 19, – May 25, 2007.

This past week on the families.com homeschooling blog, topics included religion, teaching creation, physical education, and sending homeschoolers to summer camp. Here is the homeschooling week in review for May 19, – May 25, 2007. May 19, 2007 In Should I Send my Homeschooler to Summer Camp, Perhaps No, and Should I Send my Homeschooler to Summer Camp, Possibly yes, I discuss the pros and cons of sending a homeschooler to camp. May 20, 2007 Homeschooling Week in Review May 12, 2007 – May 18, 2007 touches on several interesting topics beginning with some of the reasons I am glad … Continue reading →