Posts Tagged ‘homeschooling’
School Mind and Education Mind Are Two Different Things – Part 1 of 2
School Mind and Education Mind Are Two Different Things - Part 1 of 2 By Linda Dobson When we compare public school attendance to homeschooling, we tend to focus on the external and obvious differences. The differences, however, begin at a deeper level, strongly influenced by how we think about learning. This two-part post looks at [...]
How Homeschooling Is Like the Frog in the Toilet
How Homeschooling Is Like the Frog in the Toilet By Linda Dobson I was home alone, and it was time to get ready for bed. As I approached the bathroom, only dimly lit by soft lamp light outside the room, I saw the outline of something in the sink. Curious because I knew I hadn’t left anything in there, I drew closer, stopping [...]
R*E*S*P*E*C*T; Find Out What It Means to Your Child
R*E*S*P*E*C*T: Find Out What It Means to Your Child Respect means to be mindful, to pay attention, to show consideration, to avoid intruding upon, and to avoid violating. ~ The University of Main Cooperative Extension By Linda Dobson Rodney Dangerfield became a rich man making jokes about how he doesn't get any respect, from his [...]
HOMESCHOOLING: Propaganda vs. Reality
HOMESCHOOLING: Propaganda vs. Reality Hi, folks. I just watched this video and feel like I'm going to burst with pride for the homeschooling community! I homeschooled my three children. After hearing from so many of you who are kind enough to take the time to let me know you read one or three of my books and began homeschooling, you are like [...]
Easy Homeschool Starting Points: Simply Be Quiet
Easy Homeschool Starting Points: Simply Be Quiet By Linda Dobson If you needed to wrestle with life's greatest problems right now, would you run to Grand Central Station to figure them out? Not likely. You would probably seek out a comfortable, quiet place where enough time and space exist to put your thoughts and feelings in order. Your [...]
