Melinda McGuireYou are not going to figure it all out todayI spoke with a woman today who is considering pulling her three children from public school and beginning the journey of homeschooling. She…2 min read·Sep 3, 2021--1--1
Melinda McGuireSocialization? Why it always pops up when people are considering homeschoolingIn the 15 years that we have been homeschooling, I cannot think of a time when we have not been asked about the socialization issue.2 min read·Aug 30, 2021--1--1
Melinda McGuireFrustration, thy name is small business explorationThis is straight frustration talking here, no outline, no ulterior motive. Just pure frustration and a need to get it out of me and send it…1 min read·Aug 23, 2021----
Melinda McGuireFostering friendships — a challenge for many homeschooling parentsYou are going to be responsible for putting your kids in environments where they can meet other kids. That intentionally does NOT read you…2 min read·Aug 13, 2021----
Melinda McGuireHow to find extracurricular activities for your homeschoolerSo you’re going to homeschool. Congratulations! Now, fill up the car’s gas tank because you are going to need it.4 min read·Aug 11, 2021----
Melinda McGuireDo it all — a guaranteed way to fail at homeschoolingFrom my previous post, one thing that many people new to homeschooling (and some who have been at it awhile) think:3 min read·Aug 10, 2021----
Melinda McGuireHomeschooling — what nobody tells youWe’ve been homeschooling for 15 years. My oldest is a PhD student in physical chemistry. My middle is starting high school, and my…3 min read·Aug 10, 2021----
Melinda McGuireThe attack of the lizard brain (again)I find that when I am at a point where it is time to make decisions that take me away from my current status quo, lizard brain inevitably…2 min read·Aug 2, 2021----
Melinda McGuireIs it too late to learn?Drawing, singing, painting, playing instruments, taking up a new sport, archery, hobbies, writing, filmmaking …1 min read·Jul 26, 2021----
Melinda McGuireFind the expertI used to think that knowing everything I could know about any situation that might present itself in my life was the way to be wise.2 min read·Jul 20, 2021----
