A recent MORI poll, commissioned by the Campaign for Learning, found that 90% of adults were favorably inclined towards further learning for themselves…..The bad news is that 75% said they were unhappy and alienated in the school environment and that, therefore, they preferred to learn at home, in the local library, at their workplace – [...]

What is balance?  In simple terms it is an equal measurement between two objects. This week I was reminded once again that my husband and I are not on the same wavelength when it comes to educating our children.  We both agree that we do not want them educated by the government, however, we do [...]

They didn’t tell me that unless you and your spouse are on the same page of education philosophy, there will be conflict. They didn’t tell me that during school breaks, the kids will hang out at your house, because you are home. They didn’t tell me that you will need to make new friends.  The [...]

  I have been complimented on my homeschooling adventures lately.  A common phrase I hear is “You are a good homeschool mom.”  It’s always nice to be told you are doing a good job. I understand exactly what they mean…however, it made me pause for a moment:  why am I good homeschool mom?  What exactly [...]

What is Socialization? Tonya posted a really good blog about homeschoolers and socialization.  It’s often the first thing that comes up when homeschooling is mentioned.  Isn’t it funny that for thousands of years children who were born at home, fed by mom’s breast and raised and schooled at home seemed to miss the great opportunity that [...]