Not Another Homeschool Blog

Happy Elf Mom turned me on to this Joanne Jacobs blog about a mom justifying doing her kids' homework .   The actual blog post in interesting enough, as all of Joanne Jacobs posts are, but the comment section really blew me away. It all starts with a blog post called Don't hate me because I do my daughter's homework.  As I read the post in entirely, I absentmindedly mumbled some words that I won't repeat.  In short, I felt like mom was full if it and trying to justify what she knew was wrong. The post ends with "But, when it comes to math, I leave that to her. I hate math. I will look at her math homework to see if she’s done it, but that’s all. So maybe, yes, I do her homework for her (or at least really, really chip in) – but I only do the fun homework. And you?"  Give me a break. Anyway, like I said, the comments on regarding this post were far more interesting than anything this mom or Ms Jacobs had to say. There were parents who justified doing...

Ever since we began homeschooling, I have felt like a strange egg in a sea of strange ducks.  I know I am not a typical parent because I don't have patience for a lot of the mom stuff, especially school stuff.  So as I homeschooler, you would think I'd fit right in... right?  Nope.  No. I hear all of these enthusiastic homeschoolers talking curriculum and such and my eyes glaze over, and I am pretty sure my lazy eye crosses because people start looking at me funny. Everybody wants to share tips.  Every body wants to make judgement on someone who they think may not be homeschooling just right.  Everybody wants to agree. But here's how I see it.  If I wanted to follow instructions, I would have left my kids in school. I have been visiting over at Rants From Mommyland for the past couple of days and finally, I found some girls I feel at home with... probably because they curse.  They're real. I especially enjoyed the few posts they have about ...

If I could change one thing about our homeschooling journey, we would be doing it in NY where I was raised.... or I would at least like to think so.  I am so jealous of this blogger at the cityschooling blog.  But then if I had never left NY, so many things would be different.  I may have never married my sweetheart who has dragged me all over the country.  I would have never seen education, or the lack of from so many different views.  I may have put my kids in the same Catholic Schools I went to and have been satisfied with it.  So, while I don't like to have regrets, I do wish my kids had had a city experience like I had.  But we are probably exactly where we need to be. FREE HOME EDUCATION WEBSITE MY BUSINESS WEBSITE WalletPop Contributor Brighthub Contributor

I have observed that a homeschool "blog" is stealing content and posting it as their own. They are mostly stealing questions and answers from boards. Please unite and help take steps to stop this junk site from stealing our traffic and hard work. http://homeschoolninja.com/ FREE HOME EDUCATION WEBSITE MY BUSINESS WEBSITE WalletPop Contributor

Sending out some link love to my fellow homeschoolers: Phat Mommy: she almost never blogs about homeschooling. I think that is what keeps her blog fresh and interesting. She has a life. Spiritbee: I think its the pretty colors and the logo that first attracted me. Home Spun Juggling: My favorite part of this blog is the cartoons. The regular posts are good too. Nerd Family: I am a nerd too. I can't help it. Lots of cood givaways, meal plan ideas, and fun links. Read more Notes From a Homeschooling Mom Visit Me at the Families.com Homeschool Blog Visit My Education Column at Examiner.com

This is he best blog post I have read in ages!!! The photos are priceless too... check it out. Homeschool Couture by Octamom. Read more Notes From a Homeschooling Mom Visit Me at the Families.com Homeschool Blog Visit My Education Column at Examiner.com

Here's a cool back to school song for homeschoolers called I will Survive the First Year of Homeschooling Read more Notes From a Homeschooling Mom Visit Me at the Families.com Homeschool Blog

I am giving you a link to check out this blog as it is a cartoon and hard to take an excerpt from. Check it out Read more Notes From a Homeschooling Mom Visit Me at the Families.com Homeschool Blog

This homespun educator has been writing home spun comics . I love them! The latest edition addresses misinformation about homeschooling in the news. Check them out... They are great. Read more Notes From a Homeschooling Mom Visit Me at the Families.com Homeschool Blog

Crimson wife said everything there is to say about this issue... I really have nothing to add... Actually I am quite speachless. CA Judges: "Parents Have No Constitutional Right to Homeschool" Read more Notes From a Homeschooling Mom Visit Free Home Ed. Homeschool For Free!

Another gem from a fellow homeschooler: Grizzly Mama: The Bitter Homeschooler's Wish List UPDATE: Please see the first comment regarding credit for the post I have profiled here. Read more Notes From a Homeschooling Mom Visit Free Home Ed. Homeschool For Free!

Here's a great gem from a fellow homeschooler. Barbara Frank: Homeschool vs. Public School

A post by Mother Crone caught my eye today. It was about homeschooling, and lost relationships, and not wanting to be judged. I lost a few friendships and have had other personal relationships strained since we started homeschooling. Some relationships were lost because I found them toxic to my kids well being. Other relationships were lost because others felt my personal decisions were judgements on them. While I have to admit that it all makes me very sad... and sometimes lonely, I realize I am not here to make friends... at least not in this stage of my life. Instead I am here (right now) to make my kids the best they can be. I can't let anyone or anything interfere. Read more Notes From a Homeschooling Mom Visit Free Home Ed. Homeschool For Free!