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Home Education Magazine
Below is a complete listing of articles and columns from the May-June 2003 Issue
Publisher's Notes..... page 3
Doubts
by Helen Hegener
Helen writes about how doubts about homeschooling is normal and in fact this questioning makes us good parents.
Ask Carol..... page 16
Selling Homeschooling at Home
by Carol Narigon
Helpful points to consider when a parent is hesitant to begin homeschooling, and more reasons why school-at-home doesn¯t work.
Questions & Answers..... page 18
Den Difficulties
by Laura Weldon
A mom perceives her homeschooled child as being singled out among his Scouting peers, and another wonders if we ?make¯ our children different by teaching them at home.
Taking Charge..... page 25
Practical Ways to Claim Responsibility for Our Homeschools
by Larry & Susan Kaseman
If we are going to maintain our independence, we need to think and act like independent homeschoolers.
Would He Were Fatter..... page 29
by MF Sherman
MF Sherman risks sharing her son¯s Shakespeare-inspired learning experience.
Love¯s Lego¯s Lost..... page 30
by Paula Tironi
Paula Tironi¯s son Daniel produces Shakespeare with his Lego collection.
Tween Times..... page 32
by Teri Brown
Teri Brown finds herself in a time of transition where she can reflect on how homeschooling has worked for her family and where they will go from here.
The Clothing Monster..... page 33
by Eileen Jacobson
Eileen Jacobson fights the clothing monster.
Unchores..... page 34
by Karen Kirkwood
Karen Kirkwood lets go of making her daughters do chores and finds peace in unchoring.
Detectives, Spies and Sleuths..... page 36
by Kris Bordessa
Kris Bordessa shares a fun way to help your budding detective hone those sleuthing skills.
A Desk of Their Own..... page 38
by Chris Cardiff
Chris Cardiff takes desks out of the classroom and gives his daughters a space of their own.
Glitz..... page 40
by Kellye Just
Kellye Just falls prey to the Glitz and learns a little luxury isn¯t so bad after all.
Singing the Burnout Blues..... page 41
by Jacqueline M Massey
Jacqueline gives tips on healing and avoiding burnout.
News & Commentary..... page 42
Hats off to Homeschoolers!
by Ann Lahrson Fisher
Some folks can barely have a meaningful conversation because the situations and definitions vary so much from one state to another.
Good Stuff..... page 44
Measuring Up
by Becky Rupp
What to do when your youngster gets that thoughtful look and wonders aloud, ÕHow many peppers are in a peck, anyway?
Homeschooling Books..... page 50
Field Trips and P.E. for Homeschoolers
by Elizabeth McCullough
Reviews of a creative tourbook, a guide to physical education at home, and a look at homeschooling from the other side of the pond.
My Word!..... page 52
My Special Skill
by David H Albert
How public school helped this writer develop and perfect his own unique skill
On the Web..... page 55
Making Your Homeschool Support Group Web Site Special
by Ann Zeise
Tips on how to build a great Web site that will become a hub of information for your local homeschooling community
Unschooling..... page 56
by Sandra Dodd
Sandra describes a typical day of unschooling in the Dodd household.
The Road Less Traveled..... page 66
Thinking Out Loud
by Linda Dobson
Why talking to yourself is really a very good idea when you¯re homeschooling... and other times, too.
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