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The generations-long effects of traditional Western parenting have been devastating to the health and wellbeing of us all, beginning from conception and birthing through infancy and childhood. Such dysfunction is […]

HEM’s Questions & Answers – July-August 2011

Socialization for Special Needs Child

I am heartsick. We’ve effectively been banned from the large homeschool activity group we belong to. They’ve instituted […]

After more than 28 years as co-founder, publisher and managing editor of Home Education Magazine, a home education family magazine,

, Helen Hegener is stepping back from her position. HEM will continue to serve […]

We are always seeking stories and articles from unschool and homeschooling families!

We welcome a diverse range of people, families and experiences.

We will pay you or you for each article/story we print and […]

I could never imagine the future without an understanding of the past.

Home Education Magazine’s recent past is complex and confusing. It will take time before that story can be told. But for our lapse in […]

A piece by “future homeschooler”, Michelle Garris, on the Prattsville Progress’ website wins the week’s award for her attempt to uplift the discourse:

Stop blaming others and start doing something

I’ve been […]

Stereotypes are easier to find than people looking for balance and understanding. From
Misty Krasawski’s article, 1 Corinthians 13 for Homeschool Moms:

And if I give all my possessions to feed the poor, and my […]

At the risk of more chiding because I find encouraging words from a teacher – who may belong to a union – I am suggesting you read Lacking Accountability, Doing Just Fine, A Teacher’s First Classroom–50 Years […]

HEM’s Questions & Answers – November-December 2011

Late Reader

We’re relaxed homeschoolers but I can’t relax about my son’s inability to read. He’s going to be 10 this winter. Yes, I’ve read to him since […]

Since 1996 Home Education Magazine has been sharing the best homeschool writing available online, as our widely respected writers and columnists have offered helpful views and their own first-hand […]

John Holt had an insight into children not only children and learning but also into the impact on social change and freedom htat individual action makes.

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September-October/11

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Nurturing Your Budding Writer
An Unschooled View On Bullying
Parenting a […]

In her fourth article in a series for Home Education Magazine about building a home library, Lisa Hartman recommends specific picture books that will enrich your family’s reading life.

Building Your Home […]

Beatrice Ekwa Ekok, a mother of three budding writers shares tips on supporting and nurturing the young writer in your care in HEM’s September-October 2011 issue.

Nurturing Your Budding Writer – Beatrice Ekwa […]

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RESPONSE in Support re 50 MOTION to Compel Discovery from Plaintiffs Mimi Rothschild, Howard Mandel, and Learning By Grace filed by HELEN HEGENER. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit Exhibits A-E)(CAMPBELL, SEKOU) (Entered: […]

RESPONSE to Motion re 44 First MOTION for Leave to File Second Amended Complaint , Proposed Order, and Certificate of Service filed by HELEN HEGENER. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit A-D)(LAWS, ROCHELLE) (Entered: 09/09/2011)

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First Judicial District, Pennsylvania Trial Division – Civil

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RESPONSE to Motion re 44 First MOTION for Leave to File Second Amended Complaint , Proposed Order, and Certificate of Service filed by HELEN HEGENER. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit A-D)(LAWS, ROCHELLE) (Entered: 09/09/2011)

Docket

Link to filings:

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Public Access

First Judicial District, Pennsylvania Trial Division – Civil

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HEM’s Questions & Answers – Sept-Oct, 2011

Family Criticism

We’re moving back home due to unemployment problems. We’ll be living in a duplex with my parents right next door. I’m grateful for their help but […]

HEM’s Questions & Answers – Sept-Oct, 2011

Photographing Kids

My friend has a very popular homeschool blog. Several times she has written posts about activities that involved my children and included photos of […]