Summary This week, Kelley Richey and Julia Avery delve into the tragic story of Christiana Glenn; a horrific tale involving unchecked parental abuse, cult activity, and homicide. Background The Glenns A seemingly normal family, Venette Ovilde and her three children,…
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Stressful Times Call for Self Care 2020 has been interesting so far to say the least. Even though the world seems uncertain and ever changing, there are ways for us to all take a breath. We need to teach ourselves…
Personal History with Child Services In past posts we have highlighted and discussed some of the many issues that go hand-in-hand with homeschooling. We have yet to dive into potentially one of the biggest issues and risks posed to children.…
My sisters and I share some similarities but vastly differing views, beliefs, and affiliations. We all seem to be on the same page when it comes to homeschooling and the pros and cons. During a WhatsApp call with all of…
When it comes to teaching science to your homeschool students, there is nothing better than supplemental material. While purchasing new books or taking your student(s) to the local library are great options, consider the benefits of one of the largest…
Share this Infographic! Please Provide Attribution to the FamilyTiesPodcast.com! Data Presented in this Infographic 1. Homeschool Population Growth Homeschoolers score between 34 to 39 percentile points higher on standardized tests than their public school peers. 2. Dissatisfaction with Public Schools…
Many parents in the U.S. are suddenly having to deal with school closures and have no idea when their kids will be going back to school. This means that there are a lot of makeshift homeschools taking place across our…
So far, we have covered a few of the many basics for what you should consider BEFORE you decide to homeschool. Let’s do a quick refresh of some of the Do’s and Don’ts of homeschooling discussed up to this point.…
Know What Your State Expects From You Let’s talk about homeschool laws by state. Keep in mind here that the laws break down into 4 categories according to the HSLDA website. Now, for those of you who aren’t familiar with…
Before diving into the questions and suggestions below, let me preface this by saying that in a future post I will provide you with all of the helpful links for solutions to problems, educational resources and helpful hints so that…