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I am currently homeschooling my two boys and in my search for help in doing this properly, discovered that I have something to say about my experiences which might help other homeschoolers.

I am busy with a writing course through distance learning and hope

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Parenting & Pregnancy > Parenting Styles (Other) What are you willing to sacrifice to stay home?: 5 of 17

Being a career woman, leaving a flourishing career behind me, I patiently waited for the time to pass. Staying home with my oldest child, tending to him and seeing him grow and develop opened my eyes to a different world from what I knew. It also brought me face to face with the prejudice and misperceptions of stay at home m...
Education > Homeschooling Making the decision to homeschool: What you should consider: 6 of 18

One aspect of homeschooling which should be considered is the program you will use to assist you in the education process. In an effort to avoid shuffling through the enormous amount of available products, compile a short list of criteria similar to the list below. 1. Set up a budget. Although proper research will save you a...
Creative Writing > Reflections Reflections: Sibling rivalry (it's only natural!): 4 of 10

It has almost become an obscene and dreaded phrase throughout the years: sibling rivalry. Is this an evil event attacking all the families on our planet, or is it a natural part of every household that was named? Does it have any advantages to the victims or victimizers? Is this something that happens in households of a cert...
Education > Early Childhood Ed Children: Learning through play: 13 of 21

HOW TO HELP PRESCHOOLERS DEVELOP BASIC SKILLS Every child has a natural tendency to learn and explore. This tendency has a natural developmental consequence. Experts have identified so many levels and stages of development. It is therefore no wonder that so many parents are willing to pay huge amounts of money for all kinds ...
Travel > Travel Planning & Advice How travel can be used as an educational tool for children: 9 of 11

VISITING NAMPO AS ENRICHING EDUCATIONAL TOOL Although Nampo Harvest Day is primarily an agricultural highlight on the farming community's calendar, nothing can keep dedicated educators from using this unique day to give our young students a hands-on experience. It is a beautiful setting, among crops of varying sizes and cult...