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Homeschool Makeover: How Can I Make Our Homeschool Less School-y?
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Homeschool Makeover: How Can I Make Our Homeschool Less School-y?
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Jenn’s been struggling to find a balance between the structure and academics she needs and the fun, laidback vibe she wants her homeschool to have.

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Homeschool Makeover: How Can I Make Our Homeschool Less School-y?
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Homeschool Makeover: How Can I Make Our Homeschool Less School-y?
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Jenn’s been struggling to find a balance between the structure and academics she needs and the fun, laidback vibe she wants her homeschool to have.

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How Do You Cope When Life Interrupts Your Homeschool?
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How Do You Cope When Life Interrupts Your Homeschool?
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When the going gets tough, how do you juggle life and homeschooling?

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How Can I Help My Homeschooler with Test Anxiety?
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How Can I Help My Homeschooler with Test Anxiety?
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Testing isn't the most important thing — but when testing creates a lot of stress for your student, a few practical strategies might help him get more comfortable with the process.

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Q&A: How Do I Deal with the Clique-y Moms in Our Homeschool Group?
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Q&A: How Do I Deal with the Clique-y Moms in Our Homeschool Group?
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We recently found a homeschool group that my kids love. The problem: The moms are super clique-y and not very nice. Is it worth continuing in a group where I’m miserable, even if my kids are happy with it?

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How Do You Know When It’s Time to Officially End the School Year for Your Homeschool?
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How Do You Know When It’s Time to Officially End the School Year for Your Homeschool?
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Your official last day of school can be whenever you want—so pick a date that matches your family’s homeschool rhythm (or don’t pick a date and have a year-round homeschool).

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Why Are Homeschoolers So Flaky?
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Why Are Homeschoolers So Flaky?
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What if you planned a field trip and nobody showed? For homeschoolers, this happens more often than you might think.

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How Can I Find Friends for My Middle Grades Homeschooler?
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How Can I Find Friends for My Middle Grades Homeschooler?
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My middle schooler’s homeschool community is shrinking right as friends are more important to her than ever, and it’s taking a toll on our homeschool happiness. What can we do?

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FAQ: How Do We Let a Long-Time Teacher Know We’re Looking for a New Class?
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FAQ: How Do We Let a Long-Time Teacher Know We’re Looking for a New Class?
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How do you break up with your kid’s teacher?

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How Can I Tell If a Homeschool Group is Really Secular?
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How Can I Tell If a Homeschool Group is Really Secular?
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We’re new homeschoolers, and we’ve already had a bad experience with a group that turned out to be super-religious when we attended an event. How can we tell in the future if a group is religious or secular?

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How Can I Help My High School Procrastinator?
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How Can I Help My High School Procrastinator?
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When procrastination is starting to get in the way of a student’s academic success, your support can make a big difference.

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“We just started homeschooling, and I think it might be a mistake.”
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“We just started homeschooling, and I think it might be a mistake.”
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A reader was thrilled to start homeschooling but finds the adjustment period harder than she expected.

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How Can I Make Learning More Hands-On for My Kid Who Loves to Move?
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How Can I Make Learning More Hands-On for My Kid Who Loves to Move?
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My 7-year-old needs to move all the time. That’s fine with me, but I’d love to find a few ways to make movement part of our everyday learning activities.

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Simple Strategies to Turn Around a Bad Homeschool Day
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Simple Strategies to Turn Around a Bad Homeschool Day
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From yoga stretches to fresh air, these quick tricks will help you turn around a homeschool day that's taken a turn for the not-so-great.

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