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Are You Afraid of the Worst-Case Scenario in Your Homeschool?

Are You Afraid of the Worst-Case Scenario in Your Homeschool?
Are You Afraid of the Worst-Case Scenario in Your Homeschool? Six months before I first started homeschooling, I was stricken with severe dizziness and the doctors did tests to see if I had a brain tumor or multiple sclerosis. As I lay on my spinning-yet-stationary couch, I wondered how I would be able to homeschool in my condition. But knowing the situation in the public school, I was aware that SICK OR NOT, I could still...
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Lee, I think it would be a very good idea for you to publish a worst-case scenario homeschool survival handbook. Perhaps some of... Read More
Tuesday, 09 June 2015 22:16
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That's a terrific idea, Char! Blessings, Robin Assistant to The HomeScholar
Wednesday, 10 June 2015 11:55
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I think one of the best things about homeschooling is that your child is learning real life. There are times when our best laid pl... Read More
Wednesday, 03 June 2015 06:46
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Lee Binz

PSAT PANIC!!

PSAT PANIC!!
You are not the only one.  Some children are just perfectionists, nervous about tests.  Although no fault of their own, parents feel like they are the only one with a panicky teen.My son isn't feeling confident about taking the PSAT. My question is, does he have to take it? He has been having a hard time since the summer and because he's struggling emotionally, I am not sure it's a good idea for him to take...
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One thing we did with these high-stakes tests is that we started them taking the ACT in 7th grade. We had a program called the Ro... Read More
Thursday, 29 November 2012 08:35
Guest — Lee
Dear Elise, I usually do recommend Student Search Service. You can get more information about it here: http://professionals.colle... Read More
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Very helpful, Lee...Could you comment more on the pros and cons of saying yes to the Student Search Service on the PSAT, perhaps i... Read More
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