[17 Feb 2010 | 6 Comments | ]
Exposing Kids to Things They Don’t Know About, Exposing Ourselves To Things We Don’t Know About

Although we are not full-fledged unschoolers, one of the reasons unschooling is appealing to me, is because kids get exposed to things they wouldn’t come to if their learning was directed by school/me/the standards.

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Education - General, Zen-schooling »

[20 Feb 2010 | 3 Comments | ]

“Don’t pay attention to those bozos. They don’t know what they are talking about.” Or do they?

Advice for Newbies, Success »

[31 Dec 2009 | One Comment | ]
New Year Challenges Instead of Resolutions

Challenges, not resolutions, can mean real change in 2010.

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[31 Dec 2009 | No Comment | ]

As we move into 2010, I wish you all a wonderful year of fun, learning, and adventure. Happy New Year to all!

money »

[29 Dec 2009 | One Comment | ]
Homeschoolers Make a Bit of Money Working for the Census Bureau

Make a little extra money this year working for the Census Bureau.

Education - General, Politics »

[22 Dec 2009 | 7 Comments | ]
I’m a Liberal, and a Democrat. Even I Know Regulations Won’t Fix Homeschooling

Why homeschool regulation using tests, measurement, and visits don’t make logical sense.

Politics »

[22 Dec 2009 | One Comment | ]

One secular homeschooling mom explains why “liberal” homechooling critics need to get their facts straight, and stop trying to regulate homeschoolers - it’s for their own benefit.

Leadership, Socialization, Success, Teens »

[19 Dec 2009 | 2 Comments | ]
Homeschool Leadership Training for Teens

As my oldest is approaching his teens years, I’m starting to think more and more about leadership skills and how to teach them.