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Home Education Magazine
Below is a complete listing of articles and columns from the July-August 2001 Issue
Ask Carol..... page 10
Co-op Homeschooling and American Boys
by Carol Narigon
Carol Narigon tackles The most frustrating issues in homeschooling: why won't they do their work?
Questions and Answers..... page 14
by Laura Weldon
Laura shares responses to questions about single and working parents and where do I start with a former public school student?
Taking Charge..... page 24
Don't Let Saying No to Federal Testing Lead to the Federal Government's Involvement in Our Homeschools
by Larry & Susan Kaseman
The Kasemans explore the loss of freedoms inherent in wining federal exemptions from mandated tests.
Happy Trails: A Homeschool Journey Across the United States..... page 28
by Melissa Emery
In Part 1 of a series of articles, Melissa Emery describes how her family decided to sell everything and summarizes the first year of a several-year trip around the United States.
Homeschooler on the Campaign Trail..... page 30
by Pam Gilbert Bugbee
Pam Gilbert-Bugbee writes about the adventures and hard work that faced her ten-year-old son, Myles, when he volunteered for Campaign 2000, and who he met along the way.
Panic and Other Natural Disasters..... page 32
by Deb Baker
Deb Baker candidly examines her natural tendency to worry about homeschooling, and describes how an earthquake helped her find a firmer foundation.
Diversity in the Homeschooling Community..... page 34
by Melinda Roth
Melinda Roth explains that homeschoolers are an amazingly diverse group, and as such, have opportunities to explore diversity in ways that public schools can't usually match.
What's In A Name?..... page 36
by Ginny Hunt
Ginny Hunt examines the curious pickle homeschoolers have gotten into, where we must identify ourselves as what we are not, instead of as what we are, and thoughtfully suggests a solution.
Escape from the Hobbit Hole: Learning to Say Yes to Adventure..... page 38
by Amy Hollingsworth
Amy Hollingsworth muses that adventures in fantasy novels like The Hobbit are not unlike the adventure of homeschooling or any other of life's adventures.
Taking the Plunge into Homeschool..... page 40
by Emily Winters
Emily Winters relates the amusing and amazing exploits of her son, whose Asperger Syndrome has produced an insatiable fascination with toilets.
Education Without Medication: Why I Chose to Homeschool My Son..... page 42
by Karen Hoogland
Karen Hoogland describes her reasons for choosing to homeschool her gifted ADHD child, and the joys and benefits they have experienced since.
When a Child Is a Child No Longer..... page 44
by Debi Dodson
What happens when your high schooler really does know more than you do? D. L. Dodson describes the challenges of keeping up with her highly motivated homeschool daughter.
It's Only Natural..... page 46
by Barbara Theisen
One way to learn about nature is to immerse yourself in it. Ideas and tips for camping with kids.
Good Stuff..... page 48
by Becky Rupp
It's never too early to begin enjoying the poetry and drama penned by the Bard of Avalon, and, as always, much more.
My Word!..... page 54
by David H Albert
Perhaps the best gift we can give our children is to help them discover their own life companions not partners, but facets of themselves.
Notes from a Homeschooling Dad..... page 56
by Jeff Kelety
A homeschooling dad volunteers' to help his kids get their science fair project ready, and has an electrifying experience.
Grown Homeschoolers..... page 59
by Peter Kowalke
Homeschoolers grow older and fall in love but they do it their own way. Here's a look at a few of these couples and their non-traditional solutions.
The Road Less Traveled..... page 66
Mr. Principal Flunks Homeschooling Information 101
by Linda Dobson
Linda's curiosity is aroused by an irresistible offer: query a principal's organization on some homeschooling basics. Mr. Principal earns himself a big, fat "F".
July-August 2001 Issue
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