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Updated Feb 09, 2010

Q: Handling the House & Homeschooling    —Crandall, TX

"I read a request from a lady wanting advice/info on homeschooling her 5 y.o. And i read the responses which were all ..."

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I'm new to the homeschooling thing and my daughter is only 5.5 years old. We only home school for about 30 minutes a day at the most. That is one benefit to home sch...

F., I applaude you for staying home with your children, I too wish I had done it sooner. Your first question was an easy one. We have a house keeper who comes in ...

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Q: I Am Starting My Own In-home Daycare/homeschool Program    —Imperial, MO

"I am wanting to start a in-home daycare/pre-school. Any advice? I am also needing to find info on homeschooling my 3 ..."

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Hi, I am with Usborne books. I was homeschooled as a kid and this is what my mom used with us. The books had a lasting affect b/c I am selling them now:o) Let me...

S., Thought I would bring this up, since no one else had. I would hate to see your wonderful environment get closed down, by the DA, for not having a License or Regi...

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Q: Moms Homeschooling Kids with Adhd    —Denham Springs, LA

"I have 11 year old son with ADHD I feel like he cannont reach his full potential in traditional classroom setting. Do..."

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Lots of parents homeschool kids with ADHD or special needs. Contact HSLDA for more suppport. http://www.hslda.org/

I homeschool 2 of my kids because of ADHD in one and neurological troubles in the other. They are both from a mother who was using drugs and alcohol. I find it is th...

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Q: Home Schooling My 4 Year Old.    —Nunica, MI

"Any advice on starting Home Schooling and what are the best resources for preschool?"

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Have fun and let your daughter's curiosity lead the way, foster her wonder and focus on what she is doing right. Follow her lead and don't worry about "getting stuff d...

Hi A. - I'm home schooling preschool, and in the process of deciding what to do for k. Right now were using a the Big Preschool book from target 19.00. I let her pick ...

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Q: My Son Is Rebelling    —Homestead, FL

"I have been homeschooling my eight year old since he was 5. Up until recently we've had no major problems. Every once..."

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Dear L., I am sorry that you had to write that whole edit to justify your decision. The moms on this list tend to be very traditional. I hope you have found yourself...

My cousin home-schooled 4 out of 5 of her children. Right around the age that your son is her son went through the same thing. He needed/wanted to go to "traditional...

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Q: Help W/ Home Schooling!    —Bladensburg, OH

"Hi! My son is 4 yrs old & I am currently staying at home so he is not in daycare. He hasn't been in daycare for about..."

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I'm not sure that him not writing at the age of 4 is that big of a deal. I homeschool my daughter and everyone was freaking out because after her 6th birthday she coul...

Oh, I have found some SUPER websites for this! I "homeschooled" my son for about a year, now he is in a real preschool, but I plan on doing it with my daughter until I...

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Q: Looking for Suggestions for Cyberschool    —Pittsburgh, PA

"My 12 yo is being homeschooled this school year because of some issues with the school. It's very hard to keep up wit..."

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My daughter just graduated from Pa.cyber school Its the best. You can get virtual class for them, this is where they have to be on at a certain time everyday for diffe...

I used Connections Academy for 3 years.

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Q: Homeschooling    —Little Elm, TX

"I am thinking of homeschooling my daughter and would love to know about homeschool groups and curriculums if anyone k..."

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I know many people that home school that I work with selling Usborne books - they specialize in educational resources and learning kits for all levels. Many consultan...

Hi M.... I think it depends on the age of the child as to which curriculum is best. I taught in private school in Carrollton and now homeschool my oldest son in The ...

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Q: Advise on Home Schooling    —Anoka, MN

"I have 3 children 6,3,11mo. My son who is 6 is currently attending Montessori preschool, I love the school and his t..."

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Go for it. You can provide your children with an excellent education and still have time for yourself. I dont think moms are meant to be full time taxis. There are m...

There are pros and cons to both home school and public school. I was home schooled until 10th grade. My mom taught at a private school for one year when I was in 4th...

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Q: Need General Information About Home Schooling    —Carrollton, TX

"My husband and I are looking into the whole idea of home schooling. Can you give any recommendations on resources to..."

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Check out the website K12.com. It has an excellent curriculum! And, it makes homeschooling easy and fun. There are lots of extra activities for digging in deeper in...

Hi M.! In Texas, homeschooling is pretty simple - you choose what and how you want to teach and you don't have to report to anyone. It's great! I think it may h...

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