Special interest groups and clubs. Theater groups, 4-H clubs and Lego camp – and that’s just a small sample. Our local library offered a young person’s writing club for those interested in learning about publication. With the growing {read more}

Learning co-ops. Not only are co-ops a good way to supplement what you do at home with your child, it’s a way for your child to meet new friends with those just like him – other home-schooled kids. Monica Brand is a home schooling mother of four {read more}

Seriously. We find out next week if my husband – sole bread winner in our house – gets the ax. This list is reality for my family and maybe yours. Here are my ideas to help make Christmas fun, joyful and festive without breaking the bank. 1. {read more}

Critics of homeschooling are quick to question how children learning at home find adequate socializing opportunities. With a little bit of effort, it’s easy to find plenty of socialization for the home schooled student. Faith-based communities {read more}

Support groups for home schoolers. When I first started home schooling four years ago, I did a search of Yahoo! groups for home schoolers in my state, and was amazed at the number of groups available. The home schooling community is thriving, all you {read more}