Home Educating Family Magazine: The Relevant Homeschooler Blog

Jema at Rough Cut Gems is asking if the teen years have to be so turbulent. I have been a little hesitant to post on this because my own children are not yet grown up. So my credibility is not super strong, but I am seeing encouraging signs. I would like to share a conversation I had with my son.

Posted by:Karrie Emms on Thursday, August 26th, 2010 at 8:00 am


These books use humor and basic concepts to drive lessons home and engage the reader to the point where no matter the age they want to learn. The various levels make them appropriate for every grade or age level. These books can be purchased through Amazon and are a must for every homeschooler.

Posted by:Karrie Emms on Wednesday, August 25th, 2010 at 8:34 pm


Homeschooling families use hands on methods to teach children which can result in high costs. Here are some simple tips for homeschoolers working within a tight budget.

Posted by:Karrie Emms on Saturday, August 21st, 2010 at 9:19 pm


With classes starting again soon for those of us not schooling year round and changes happening for many of us in terms of older children returning to school or younger children being ready to start schooling, this can be a really challenging time of year for parents.

Posted by:Karrie Emms on Wednesday, August 18th, 2010 at 2:43 pm


Every 133 years Swift-Tuttle passes through the inner solar system giving us “earthlings” a spectacular show.

Posted by:Karrie Emms on Friday, August 13th, 2010 at 8:10 am


Young Eagles is a group I have been hearing a lot about this summer even up here in Canada, and let me tell you these wonderful pilots are amazing.

Posted by:Karrie Emms on Wednesday, August 11th, 2010 at 4:31 pm

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