homeschooling

  1. Parenting Advice & Columns

    Mom story: My big RV adventure

    By Julie Weingarden Dubin on Jun 7, 2012
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    Maile Smucker, 33, a stay-at-home mom with four kids (ages 2, 4, 7 and 8) and her freelance writer husband, Shawn, 35, decided hit...
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    Homeschool record keeping

    By Kori Ellis on Apr 27, 2012
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    Depending on the laws of your state, you may need to keep detailed homeschool records and, in some areas, report them to your school...
  3. Children's School & Education

    How to schedule a homeschool day

    By Kori Ellis on Apr 20, 2012
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    Planning your homeschool day will help keep you organized and reduce stress for your family. A daily schedule will also allow your...
  4. Children's School & Education

    Homeschooling methods: How to find the right approach for your family

    By Kori Ellis on Apr 13, 2012
    As homeschooling increases in popularity, more methods emerge and more types of curriculum become available. Your approach to...
  5. Children's School & Education

    Understanding homeschooling laws

    By Kori Ellis on Mar 30, 2012
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    Before you begin homeschooling your child, you need to become familiar with the laws, filing requirements, record-keeping...
  6. Children's School & Education

    5 Homeschooling myths debunked

    By Kori Ellis on Mar 23, 2012
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    In recent years, more and more parents have started homeschooling their children. Gifted students, special needs kids or any child...
  7. Children's School & Education

    Homeschooling 101: How to get started homeschooling

    By Kori Ellis on Mar 16, 2012
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    Congratulations, you've made the decision to homeschool. So now what? Before you pull your kids out of school and get to work, you...
  8. Children's School & Education

    Is homeschooling right for you and your child?

    By Kori Ellis on Mar 9, 2012
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    Making the choice to homeschool your children is a major decision. Every child and every family is different. What's right for one...
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    Top 5 electronics for home school students

    By Naomi de la Torre on Aug 22, 2011
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    Many homeschooling families have discovered the power of technology to enhance and deepen their children's educational experience...
  10. Family Activities

    Teach your child the letters

    By Whitney Coy on Jun 16, 2011
    Learning letters is your child’s first step toward reading. Don’t wait until she starts school -- start now . Work with your child...
  11. Children's School & Education

    Are homeschooled kids really lacking in socialization?

    By Naomi de la Torre on Jun 15, 2011
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    With the growing numbers of homeschooled kids getting into Ivy League universities, most people would now agree that homeschooling...
  12. Preschoolers

    Make your own educational printables

    By Whitney Coy on May 18, 2011
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    Keeping a preschooler occupied is difficult. Her short attention span means you need an arsenal of activities at your disposal. Try...
  13. Children's School & Education

    What is unschooling?

    By Naomi de la Torre on May 16, 2011
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    To those brought up in a strict school environment, the idea of unschooling seems almost unfathomable. But this growing movement...
  14. Children's School & Education

    Homeschool: Why are so many parents choosing it?

    By Naomi de la Torre on May 11, 2011
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    What is behind this growing movement in home education? With over two million students being homeschooled in the United States,...
  15. Live Green

    Teach your kids the value of nature

    By Michele Borboa, MS on Apr 13, 2011
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    Kids who are constantly engaged in gaming, texting and television often have little connection or appreciation for nature because...
  16. Christmas Gifts

    Homeschooling gift ideas

    By Tiernan McKay on Dec 22, 2010
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    If you have a homeschooling family on your shopping list this holiday season, this is a great opportunity to shower them with gifts...
  17. Children's School & Education

    Unschooling: Learning from life

    By Monica Beyer on Dec 7, 2010
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    Have you heard about unschooling? Unlike homeschooling, which you've probably heard of, unschooling is a life-long parenting and...
  18. Parenting Advice & Columns

    The homeschooling debate

    By Tiernan McKay on Oct 18, 2010
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    Any parent will tell you that each child is different, especially when it comes to learning styles. Some thrive in a structured...
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    SheKnows Parenting Awards: Educational

    By SheKnows Editors on Aug 18, 2010
    SheKnows Parenting Awards are here! We want to know what you think are the best products and services for families. Vote for the...