Author: mymentech

As the Mom of outdoor-loving children, I quickly recognized the value of guided exploration outside of the four walls I always associated with our “classroom.” The keys here are gentle encouragement, accessible tools and bountiful time.

In this day and age when everything and anything is possible it is all to easy to forget that we are human beings with limitations. We cannot do it all, we cannot have it all, we cannot be it all — we have limitations.Here...

Homeschooling, common among white Americans, is showing an increase among African-Americans kids as well. African-Americans now make up about 10% of all homeschooled children in this fastest-growing form of education.However,...

Once your kids hit middle school or so, the age-old socialization question gives way to the “how are they going to graduate high school” question. The big difference is, most homeschooling families recognize the socialization...

I am a huge fan of homeschooling. Humongous, really. I love homeschooling, despite the hardness of it, the humor poked at it, and the heavy work load.