Category Archives: News

Jan. 9, 2013

How to Get Back into the Swing of Homeschooling

By Luke

Re-entry into homeschooling can be tough; it doesn't matter if it's Christmas break or Summer vacation. Don't believe me? Here's just one recent account. So how do you get back into the swing of homeschooling? You don't do it like … Continue reading →

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Jan. 8, 2013

The Life of the Mind

By Robert

J.P. Moreland recently updated his fine book Love Your God with All Your Mind. In re-reading it I came across this sobering quote by Peter Kreeft and Ronald Tacelli: "Western civilization is for the first time in its history in … Continue reading →

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Jan. 7, 2013

The Curse of Classroom Management

By Luke

She is a kindred spirit. Her ideas mesh well with my own. She is passionate about education and teaching the children entrusted to her care. She's energetic. And she has decades of teaching experience. I think that's the problem. A … Continue reading →

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Jan. 2, 2013

My Goal...No More Resolutions!

By Jill

A year and a half ago I was what doctor’s call morbidly obese. I knew I was overweight and I had made various resolutions over multiple decades to lose weight. I would say something like, “Starting on Monday, or January … Continue reading →

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Jan. 1, 2013

From Luke's Inbox: Discouraged and Pulled Toward Public School

By Luke

I need a little encouragement. I've homeschooled from the beginning, but I just found out my 13 year old told my mom he wants to go to a public school. None of my relatives have ever been supportive of homeschooling. … Continue reading →

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Dec. 31, 2012

Eating Disorders, Invisibility, and Other Socialization Ills

By Luke

Her weight hovers just above one hundred pounds. If she lost a little more, she'd be in the double digits. The thought thrills her. That would be an achievement she could claim, a fact about her that people couldn't strip … Continue reading →

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Dec. 28, 2012

What Does the New Year Mean for You?

By Luke

I had the opportunity to record a bit for The Sociable Homeschooler's New Year's show. Since I took the time to write up a few thoughts, I thought I'd publish them here as well: The New Year, as a celebration, … Continue reading →

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