As parents consider homeschooling their child or children, they often have a lot of questions. Here are some of these top questions (and their answers) asked by those expressing curiosity and concerns about homeschooling. 1. Will my child receive proper socialization if I homeschool? The answer is yes - if parents put in a little effort. In a traditional school setting, parents send their kids off each day and hear about their new friends. For a homeschooled child, the parents take an ... VIEW POST

The family room is the room of the house that you want to be inviting and a place where the whole family wants to be. One way to do that is by getting everyone's input on how it should be decorated. But with numerous different people and different ideas, asking everyone's opinion may seem like a very daunting task. It doesn't have to be, though. Here is how to decorate the family room so the whole family is happy with it. How to Make Your Family Room a True Family Made Room * Let the kids ... VIEW POST

Some homeschoolers are unschoolers - but what does that mean? And are unschoolers somehow extreme or "out there"? What is the difference between homeschooling and unschooling? These are some of the questions people pose when considering the two types of homeschooling. It can get a bit confusing, and when you throw stereotypes and so forth into the mix, it can get even more difficult to understand. To help clarify, here are some of the basics about homeschooling and unschooling, and the ... VIEW POST

Working together as a family is always a good idea, whether it's indoors or outdoors. Not only does it get the family together, but the tasks get done faster when everyone's chipping in. However, getting reluctant children to help isn't always easy. With this in mind, here's how you can get the whole family involved in your outdoor cleaning tasks. Five Tips for Getting Children to Do Yard Work 1. Start them young. Young children are eager to please, so it's not too hard to get them ... VIEW POST

For those who educate at home, learning about the resources at your disposal is extremely helpful. Most homeschooling parents will tell you that you never stop discovering new resources, and new ones are being developed all the time. So this brief overview is not so much a list of resources as a generalized discussion of what's available, how to find it, and the different types of resources. It's a good starting point for those who aren't sure where to begin in their homeschool research. ... VIEW POST

Landscaping doesn't have to be something that is left to the professionals. It's something we can do on our own or even as a family. Here are some simple landscaping ideas that are so easy the whole family can help you do it. So get the family together next weekend and work together making your yard the best in the whole neighborhood without having to spend a whole lot. 1. Start a garden. If you already have a spot without grass, then that's perfect - if not, then you will need to kill your ... VIEW POST