Daughter Wants Homeschooling, but Son Doesn't
When a child is reluctant to homeschool, you need to find out exactly why. He may not understand what is involved. For instance, he may think he will ... read more
December 18, 2001
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Mom Upset That Son Is Touching Himself
A child's desire to touch and explore his body is healthy and normal. To punish him for his curiosity is not productive and may have serious consequen... read more
October 16, 2001
Is My Stepdaughter's Homeschooling on Target?
The issue here is not verifying if your stepdaughter is on-target with her public-schooled peers, but rather understanding both the homeschool philoso... read more
October 16, 2001
Homeschooling and Handwriting
Five is very young for a child to practice writing skills. Consider having your child work on the alphabet (memorization, letter recognition, and late... read more
September 21, 2001
ADD and Homeschooling
If you give your child a little more freedom and guidance, rather than strictly following a curriculum or computer program, he will soar. read more
September 21, 2001
Speech Problems and Homeschooling
Most books on speech development mention seven as the cutoff age, but eight or even nine may be more accurate. read more
August 20, 2001
Learning Spanish at Home
For teaching young children, an interactive course of study, rather than a textbook, is recommended. read more
July 20, 2001
"Hooked on Phonics" and Homeschooling
Parents have given very mixed reviews of the "Hooked on Phonics" program. As a homeschooling parent, it would not be my first choice. read more
July 20, 2001
Keeping Track of Progress and Accomplishments
These resources provide information on tracking a homeschooler's grades and accomplishments to use for college requirements. read more
June 21, 2001
Homeschooling and Speech Disability
Speech programs tend not to be particularly helpful. Maturity is the biggest factor for attaining clear speech. read more
June 21, 2001
Homeschooling and Social Skills with Peers
Studies have shown homeschooled children's social skills to be at or above their schooled peers. read more
June 21, 2001
A Math Curriculum for Homeschooling
A prepackaged curriculum is the easiest choice for parents who are new to homeschooling. Many experienced homeschoolers slowly begin the shift toward ... read more
June 21, 2001