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If your homeschooler is a sophomore or junior, they are probably beginning to think about colleges. They are probably wondering which one they will attend, whether they will live off or on campus, what their major will be, and how they will make the transition from homeschooled scholar to college student. Three of the ways that your college student can ensure a pleasant transition into college life are: getting a part time job six months or more before beginning college, join an organization that can act as a resource on college campuses (such as local ministries), engage in fully independent activities (like studying for exams or setting personal goals for achievement).
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I’m a mom of two boys, one is 14 the other is 12.  They both have been going through puberty for a while now.  A long time ago, when my oldest was starting to ask questions, I got him a couple of books that helped both him and I with the whole “TALK”.  My oldest has always been a little more shy about talking about his feelings, and certainly more so about sex.  But the books that I bought helped quite a bit.  My youngest has never been shy about anything though.  His way of talking to me about things like sex has always been by confessional.  No we’re not Catholic, he’s just weird.  One of the things he confessed to me about was some of his sexuality.  That is what has prompted me to write an article for Secular Homeschooling Magazine about Sex Education and the Homeschooler.  If they don’t accept the article, then I’ll post it here.  However, just in case someone is interested in some of the books that I bought for my sons, you can see them below.  I’ll let you all know one way or another if my article is in Secular Homeschooling Magazine and when the issue comes out with it.

I’ve already set up blogs for my sons to write on.  We did that before the summer started.  My original hopes was that they would have someplace to write their stories, complaints and stuff on there.  Someplace that they could express themselves.  The reality is, that they haven’t really wanted to do it.  I think part of it is because no one was going on their websites…. but that was before I discovered EntreCard and other things like EntreCard. Read the rest of this entry »

Yes, that’s right, I said High Schooler!  My Roger, my baby, my first born son, is now a High Schooler.  Where did all the time go?  It seems like just yesterday he was a little baby.   Wasn’t he just adorable as a baby!  This picture was taken about 14 years ago.  I can hardly believe this is the same child that’s downstairs starting his first day of high school.

Roger age 2

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Here are some great free resources for homeschoolers that I found throughout the internet.  Just click on the links and it will take you to the site for more information on the free resource.  I hope you enjoy!

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