Addresses some of the psychological and spiritual concerns raised by this question within the context of links between parent-child teaching and holistic family living. Focuses on the bond between parent and child and how this relationship is conducive to a positive learning experience.

Each family comes with its own dynamic – a beautifully complicated medley of philosophies and needs involving a family’s heritage or culture, parenting style, financial stability, spiritual or religious preference, communication, and of course, educational goals and background. It may not be the right choice for a family to homeschool. These reasons not to homeschool can give you some food for thought.

How do you decide to homeschool? There are obviously a number of ways to go about this. This series of articles can help you explore whether the idea of homeschooling is right for you and your family.

Homeschooling has some surprising benefits. Here's how to start enjoying them! Are you thinking about homeschooling but aren't sure it's for you? Don't know where to start? This article details some of the first steps you need to take.

Marilyn Burns discusses creative and effective ways to use manipulatives to teach math. Much of her information is oriented towards classroom instruction, but there is great information for homeschoolers too. She discusses the seven "musts" for using manipulatives, how to introduce a Geoboard, pattern block activities, and more.

The "guilt-by-association" smear tactic is the easiest and most common method used by opposing political campaigns to damage the public's perception of a candidate. Even raising the question of an unsavory association, whether real or perceived, can be devastating, and the candidate often never fully recovers. This "guilt-by-association" smear strategy is now being used on home schooling families.

What is notebooking? It's creatively collecting information in a notebook. Notebooking allows a child to have fun while progressing in every area of learning. The topics are limitless. Notebooking works well with all types of educational methods and styles

High Note Solutions offers a Catholic music curriculum with melodies, hymns, and Gregorian chant. Encourages music appreciation and education, while promoting a Catholic culture and love of traditional Catholic musical heritage.

Anecdotal evidence seems to indicate that homeschooling is growing in the black community. Mike Smith of the Home School Legal Defense Association discusses this with Joyce Burges, co-founder of the National Black Home Educators Resource Association.

Stacy DeBroff shares 15 favorite get-organized secrets, allowing you to declutter with ease.