A Homeschool Mom's Letter to Saint Nick ~ Written by Kara Anderson Hey there, Santa. This is little Kara Anderson (Barbie Dream House, 1982). I wanted to let you know that I have been pretty good this year, all things considered. I have stopped trying to do all the things on …
When something breaks your homeschool heart
Written by Kara Anderson It happened so quickly. Just eight weeks ago we were part of a homeschool group we loved. A group that had been home for more than four years. A group that had become like family. I write this post from a place a deep sadness, because we found ourselves stepping …
The homeschooling ‘string theory’
Written by contributor Kara Anderson My mom’s best pal Jan is a sort of unlikely homeschooling mentor. Two years ago, she retired after more than 30 years as a second-grade teacher. So you might expect her to voice some concerns about homeschooling or at least endorse the public school …
Navigating homeschooling with a sensitive child
Navigating homeschooling with a sensitive child ~ Written by Kara Anderson I am so awkward with labels. When people ask me to describe our homeschooling style, I stumble though a soliloquy of words that probably sound half made-up. So when I say that I am homeschooling a “sensitive child,” …
Making friends through homeschooling (without worrying about socialization)
Written by Kara S. Anderson. We were at a follow-up check for my daughter, who had surprised our ancient cat--and paid for it. Her hand had become infected from a deep scratch, and for some reason, I was convinced this was a sign of terrible parenting. And so, I was already on edge when the …
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