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Table of Contents HEM March-April 2011
Features Interviews - by Janie Bowman
Interview with Dr. Thomas Armstrong
An interview with Dr. Thomas Armstrong, author of "In Their Own Way," "The Myth of the A.D.D. Child," and other books and videos. An in-depth discussion of the practice of labeling children, learning disabilies, and more.
Articles From Caterpillar to Butterfly: All By Itself - by Kristi Scorcio
In this article, Kristi Scorcio shows the transformation from the fretting keeper-of-the- caterpillar to marveling at the wonder of the butterfly flying around the house.
Food 101 - by Lisa Hartman
Lisa Hartman discovers the rich and delicious educational benefits of food in the homeschool
Growing Gardeners - by Caroline Kiberd
Caroline Kiberd describes her family's bountiful gardening experience. Guided by their state cooperative extension service, they dig into horticulture and learn to grow their own food.
Lessons of Hindsight - by Jenn Triplett
After years of unschooling, Jenn Triplett shares her struggles to relax and let the learning happen.
The Notecard - by Hannah J Conti
Hannah Conti describes her personal experiences as a life-long homeschooler entering college (and the traditional classroom).
Homeschooling and Divorce - by Jennifer L.W. Fink
A divorce calls everything - including homeschooling -- into question. Jennifer L.W. Fink describes her attempts to preserve her sons' rights to a home education in the wake of a divorce.
In Defense of First-Person Parenting - by Jeanne Faulconer
Jeanne Faulconer asserts that society is better off when many people know about the benefits for children and rewards for parents when people do as much first-person parenting as they choose.
Departments HEM Classics -
PumpKid Patch by Melanie Lien Palm Only a few days left to get on the March April mailing list!
HEM Notebook -
Columns Questions and Answers - by Laura Weldon
Developmental Disabilities and Post-Homeschooling Decisions
I have a 4-year-old son with Down Syndrome. Are there other families who have homeschooled a child with developmental disabilities who could respond to my doubts? and The youngest of my three homeschooled children will be heading off for college. Should I try to stay involved, using my experience to help new homeschoolers, or just move on?
Learning 101 - by Tamra Orr
The Gift of Generosity
Tami shares the many lessons inherent in gift-giving and sharing with others.
Taking Charge - by Larry & Susan Kaseman
Tell Legislators "No Thanks to Tax Credits"
This column discusses reasons why tax credits would lead to increased government regulation of homeschooling and counters statements by an HSLDA lawyer in the New York Times piece.
Publisher's Note - by Helen Hegener
Homeschooling Dads
Helen gives a shout out to homeschooling dads who have added to our homeschooling community.
Good Stuff - by Becky Rupp
Women's History: Not Just for the Girls
March is National Women's History Month, and Becky shares a multitude of resources on the topic
My Word! - by David H. Albert
The Parrot's Training
David shares his family's commitment to learning and to peace, and the tail of The Parrot's Training.
The Road Less Traveled - by Linda Dobson
The Moms Who Grew Homeschooling
In homeschooling they held the key to strong families, and that key was simply to make children and their learning the family's central priority.
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