Homeschooling Do's and Don'ts I wish I had been given a list of Do's and Don'ts when I began homeschooling a decade ago. It would have saved me many hours of research and many mistakes along the way. This is what I wish that list had contained:DO1. Decide why you are homeschooling. Are you doing this because you really want t... More..
Homeschool Success StoryMy family's adventures down the homeschool path began in 1999. Our daughter was five years old and ready to learn. We had considered the other educational options available, but homeschooling seemed to be the best. We began on a trial basis to see how it would work.The first year was great and horrible... More..
Potty Training Without TearsCan you think of anything that's harder than potty training your child?I read books on the subject. I Goggled potty training. I asked other parents about their experiences. Everybody agrees that potty training is one of the most difficult jobs of parenthood.So, how do you get that important task ac... More..
Life with a Puppy Deciding to add a puppy to our family has been a blessing and a curse. Oh, he was so cute and adorable the day we brought him home. He played hard for about 15 minutes and then lay down and went to sleep right in the middle of the floor. My children lay down around him just to watch him as he slept. It was t... More..
When to Close the Books After a gallon of coffee and you still cannot get your mind to focus on the tasks for the day; the kids look as if they would rather submit to torture; the house is a wreck; and you've cooked nothing eatable for days it's time to take a break. Homeschool burn out is one of the leading causes of parents... More..
Deborah Moomaw
Stanley, Virginia US
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