Posts Tagged ‘homeschooling resources’
Politicians Blame Teachers, Teachers Blame Parents
Politicians Blame Teachers, Teachers Blame Parents By Linda Dobson If you haven't been living under a rock, as a parent you're aware that the political powers are blaming teachers for everything that's wrong with schools today. Thanks to a post in Psychology Today's "Raising Readers, Writers, and Spellers" blog titled "A Lack of Parent [...]
It Costs $30.08 to Educate a Child
It Costs $30.08 to Educate a Child By Linda Dobson I started off this beautiful summer morning by reading a heart-warming story to which I shared a link on Parent at the Helm's Facebook page. It's called simply "Wood Tape," by Scott Nesin. I hope you'll read it, too. Guy Gives Dad an Education Scott, the Dad, tells the story of Guy, four [...]
At a Glance: The State of U.S. Education
At a Glance: The State of U.S. Education These are the times that try parents' souls. Yes, it's the fleeting "summer vacation" from school, when parents take a good hard look at their children's lives in school and seriously consider homeschooling. To aid said parents with their decision-making, as well as to bring the information [...]
Schooling Causes Psychic Damage Lasting Into Adulthood
Schooling Causes Psychic Damage Lasting Into Adulthood By Linda Dobson Parents, this is serious, serious business. Only you can rescue your child from the schooling that causes lasting psychic damage. I'm always left scratching my head when a common criticism of homeschooling rears its ugly head. You know, when the critic says something [...]
Welcome to Your First Year of Homeschooling
Welcome to Your First Year of Homeschooling I'm always happy to hear from people new to homeschooling, so I'm ecstatic right now because new homeschoolers are popping out of the woodwork - welcome to this wonderful community! There's no doubt in my mind that the community is healthy and thriving and growing, a testament to the joy and benefits of [...]
