I’m just starting to seriously consider homeschooling my kids. I know there are a lot of academic considerations, but honestly, my biggest concern is fostering a really strong family unit. We’re all pretty independent right now, and I worry that our kids spend more time with their friends and classmates than they do with us….
Okay, so we’re seriously considering homeschooling our kids. We love the idea of tailoring their education to their specific needs and interests. But one thing that keeps coming up is the social aspect. Public schools, for all their faults, do offer kids a structured social environment. We live in a pretty suburban area. It’s not…
Okay, so my husband and I are seriously considering homeschooling our daughter, Sarah, who’s currently in the second grade. We live in a pretty rural area, and honestly, the public school isn’t the greatest. We think we could offer her a more personalized education tailored to her learning style. However, our biggest concern – and…
Okay, so everyone always says homeschooling hurts kids socially. But I’m really starting to think that’s an outdated stereotype. My daughter is constantly being bullied at school – nothing physical, just constant exclusion and whispering – and I’m seriously considering pulling her out to homeschool. But the last thing I want to do is make…
I’m really trying to figure out the best educational path for my kids, and homeschooling is becoming a more attractive option. One of the biggest things that’s swaying me is the potential for personalized learning. But I’m not just interested in them getting good grades. I really want them to develop strong critical thinking skills…
My son, Leo, is 8 and was recently diagnosed with dyslexia and ADHD. He’s really struggling in his public school classroom. The teacher is wonderful, but with 25 other kids, she just doesn’t have the time to give him the individualized attention he needs. We’ve tried tutoring and extra help after school, but Leo’s just…
Okay, so I’m seriously considering homeschooling my kids. They’re currently in public school, but I’m not super thrilled with the curriculum, and I think I could provide a more tailored and enriching learning environment. BUT (and this is a HUGE but), I’m terrified of them falling behind. I know that college is a long way…
I’ve been thinking a lot about homeschooling lately, and one of the biggest things holding me back is worrying about my child’s pace of learning. At school, they’re (ostensibly) learning at the same rate as their peers, which feels…comfortable? But also, sometimes it feels like my child is being held back by the pace of…
Okay, so, my daughter, Lily, is in 4th grade and she’s…bright. Really bright. Like, reads-at-an-8th-grade-level bright. But school’s just not cutting it. She’s constantly bored and disruptive because she finishes her work so quickly, then has nothing to do. The teacher’s great, don’t get me wrong, but with 25 other kids, she just can’t cater…