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Living the Life of a Pirate - Scavenger Hunt
For a memorable evening with your family, try this "Living the Life of a Pirate" Scavenger Hunt, or design one of your own. Print the Scavenger Hunt list, grab your camera and be prepared to have some fun and make some family memories.
Top Ways to be a Supportive Homeschool Dad
Top Ways to be a Supportive Homeschool Dad - If you're a homeschooling father, you might sometimes feel that you aren't involved in homeschooling because you have to earn a living. Here are ten ways to be more involved and take part in the education of your children.
Dads and Homeschooling - How does your husband help?
Dads are involved in many ways in the homeschooling of their children, some more than others. It's helpful to hear about what others are doing. Here are some ways the dads are involved, shared by the members of the homeschool forum.
Homeschool Grandmothers - A New Breed
There is a new breed of grandmothers appearing on the horizon. They are homeschool grandmothers. But what exactly is a homeschool grandma? What do they do? How do they contribute to their grandchildren? Why are they different from other grandmothers?
Why Veteran Homeschoolers Make Special Grandmothers
Veteran homeschool moms make a special breed of grandmothers. It's not that other grandmothers aren't special and loving, it's just that we have a special insight into what our grown homeschooling children are going through.
Meet Some Homeschool Grandmothers
There is a new breed of grandmothers appearing on the horizon. They are homeschool grandmothers. Meet these grandmothers that are involved in the homeschooling of their grandchildren.
Homeschooling Tip - Read Aloud Alarm Clock
Homeschool forum members offer homeschool advice and tips to help you get started in homeschooling. Here's an interesting tip submitted by Karen. Find out how she wakes up her ten year old son each morning.
How to Teach Multiple Grades
Teaching different grade levels at the same time can be challenging.  Here are some tips to help accomplish this task.
How to Schedule a Homeschool Day
Each homeschooling family is unique and will have to find the schedule that best suits their family.  Here are some tips to help you in setting up a schedule for your school day.
How to Keep Your Kids Safe on the Internet
Follow these simple steps to help prevent your children from stumbling across objectionable sites.
Family-Based Living
What it means to be a homeschooling family by Heather Madrone.
Life as a Homeschooler
Heather Madrone tells about a typical week of unschooling in the life of her children.
Home School Daydreams
"I love to home school but there are days that I want to march all these kids over to the elementary school and hand them over to the principal." By Bernadine Sevy.
Homeschool Notes
Home: The Ideal Learning Environment and other essays by Cherie Carroll, Director of Bluegrass Home Educators.
Homeschooling On A Shoestring
Cut costs, save money, be thrifty while still achieving a quality homeschooling program for your children.
Keeping the Little Ones Occupied During Homeschooling
Tips to keeping toddlers and preschoolers occupied while you are homeschooling your other children, by Linda J. Coyle.
One Income Living in a Two Income World
Homeschooling mom shares secrets of frugal living to make your dollars stretch.
Sea Change Publications
Chapter reviews of book by Marty Layne: Learning At Home: A Mother's Guide To Homeschooling.

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