Taught to the Middle: Why Your Child Is Bored or Behind
One kid says school is "boring." The other brings home fine grades and a quiet knot in her stomach. I taught small classes and refused to teach to the middle....
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The Hours You Get Back: Homeschool & Family Time
Before one of my kids started public school, our family had two hours a day together. Then it vanished. Here's the time homeschooling gives back, and what it's really worth.
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Homeschool Socialization: No, Your Kid Won't Be Weird
"But what about socialization?" It's the question that stops every homeschool mom cold. I taught in the public school. Here's the honest answer, from inside the room.
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Why Homeschool? A Teacher's Honest View From Inside
Wondering if homeschooling is really better, or if you're even qualified? I taught in the system. Here's what I watched from the inside, and why your kitchen table already beats...
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How to Choose Homeschool Curriculum Without Drowning
It's 11 p.m., you've got forty tabs open, and you're no closer to picking a math program. Here's how to actually decide this week, from someone who's stood in a...
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