Beyond Homeschooling’s Stereotypes

It is clear that homeschooling through the high school years need not prevent getting into some of the best colleges and universities, especially when parents look beyond homeschooling stereotypes and make use of all the resources available to them.

Creativity, School, and Social Rejection

“To live creatively is a choice. You must make a commitment to your own mind and the possibility that you will not be accepted. You have to let go of satisfying people, often even yourself.” by Jessica Olien Are you a creative thinker who believes that you could reach your goals if only others would understand …

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Homeschooling for High School: Choose Your Own Adventure

Yesterday I had the pleasure of speaking to and with a group of homeschoolers (children and parents) about writing and being a writer. Afterward, in an impromptu adult circle time, we talked about homeschooling for the high school years. This particular homeschooling group is the one we participated in for many years, so being there …

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When School Is the Problem

In only a few weeks, our son will graduate from college. I can hardly believe how fast his growing-up years have gone, and I have spent more than a little time recently recalling with fondness his childhood and adolescence. I feel lucky, because homeschooling allowed us to spend more time as a family than a …

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