I have felt a range of emotions as I read and watch the news over the past couple of weeks. I generally try to see things from all points of view, and sometimes the media makes this hard to do. That's why I read a wide range of media. I wish I could help more, … Continue reading What We All Can Do
I've had this Worthy Reads in my queue for a long time, so these articles are a bit out of date. I apologize for that. As my focus shifts to working on my storytelling book, I won't be able to do Worthy Reads or Inspire Kids as frequently. But if I come across anything interesting, … Continue reading Worthy Reads
Introducing Mama of Letters: the photographs! Well, I wish I could say this was a long time in coming, but I have been using SmugMug for a long time, and recently they have rolled out a whole new array of options, which has made my account even better. I was able to create an attractive … Continue reading Blog Business and Worthy Reads
my little scientist Homeschooling Over 100,000 African American Parents Are Now Homeschooling Their Children - North Dallas Gazette Homeschooler tires of awkwardness - The Ranger - Be sure to read the comments too. The Sinister Side of Homeschooling - The Daily Beast Homeschooling Resources World Book Encyclopedia Typical Course of Study - YES! They put … Continue reading Worthy Reads
Homeschooling When your first official day of homeschooling kinda sucks - The Cultivated Mother - I think we can all relate. An argument against raising well-rounded kids - Penelope Trunk From Homeschooling to Home Alone - World - Wow. This depressed me. It's not how I want to homeschool. I liked what the commenters had to … Continue reading Worthy Reads
I have lots of plans and ideas, but like the seasons, everything will have to wait its turn. We just finished our August birthdays (see my column about that here on Thursday), and I'm planning to start school next week. More about that below. PLANS What I'm most excited to announce is that I've been … Continue reading Updates, Plans & Worthy Reads
Homeschooling When You Should Second Guess Your Homeschooling Decisions - We CAN Homeschool The intellectual benefits of the real old-fashioned summer - Camp Creek Blog How to Mentor a Kid with Big (Possibly Unrealistic) Dreams - Camp Creek Blog - I can't help it. All of Lori's posts are good. Homeschooling Resources Bill Harley - This storyteller … Continue reading Worthy Reads
Homeschooling Five ways to stop unschooling attrition - Camp Creek Blog Local mom weighs in on the benefits of homeschooling - WTVM.com, Columbus, Georgia - Very short video of Georgia homeschooling mom. Homeschooling on the Rise, Up 75% Since Late 90s - Politix - What I'm learning about media is this: One good article will … Continue reading Worthy Reads
First of all, congratulations to the Barrow Journal for winning the Georgia Press Association's 2013 General Excellence Award for the second year in a row. HomeschoolingFour Reasons to Quit School and Become a Teenage Homeschooler - Huffington PostHomeschooling Hiccups: Challenges Outside the Box - onislam.net - It's nice to read a homeschooling article from the other side of the … Continue reading Worthy Reads
Homeschooling **Attention Georgia Homeschoolers: No more attendance forms for Georgia homeschoolers - Examiner.com - Whoot! This One's For the Homeschool Moms: Mercy's Story - Homeschoolers Anonymous - An important read for all homeschooling moms. Just the Facts: The Pros and Cons of Homeschooling - CBS Sacramento Why I Homeschool - Scholastic.com - A great article that my friend … Continue reading Worthy Reads