A parent’s right to raise their children as they see fit is a time-honored American tradition, but today it is being threatened. The Supreme Court’s Troxel v. Granville decision in 2000 undermined a 75-year heritage of Constitutionally-protected, fundamental parental rights, which 8 of the 9 justices abandoned. At the same time, a growing body of international law fuels activist judges to legislate foreign standards from the American bench, while treaties such as the United Nations Convention on the Rights of the Child would subject parental decisions to government oversight and international review.
Rep. Pete Hoekstra (MI-2) has proposed HJR-42, the Parental Rights Amendment, to stop the erosion of parental rights in American courts while simultaneously defending our laws from international invasion. Please, visit Parental Rights to learn more about the Amendment, and to join their email network by signing the petition to protect parental rights.
Homework: Juggling Home, Work and School Without Losing Your Balance is an e-book about the balancing act of being a wife, mom, homeschool teacher and a WAHM (Work at Home Mom) all at the same time.It is about keeping a balance, setting priorities and asking for help from others and from God.
Are you a stay-at-home mom, homeschooling your children?Do you ever consider starting a home business, either for the income or to further a dream or to give your children a hands-on business course?Maybe you can’t decide what you would enjoy doing.Or maybe you have decided on the business, but have no idea how to start.Well then, this e-book is for you.
This 95 page e-book is jam-packed with helpful information for homeschooling moms considering starting a home business.Many of the practical tips and wise advice will also help those of you who are already working from home.More than a dozen moms share their stories.These moms are very open and honest.They share the good and the bad, the success and the failure.They share the things they learned along the way and the things they wish they knew before they started.
Many give testimony to God’s hand in their lives and in their business.The way that things fell into place (some quickly and some over time) can only be explained by God’s grace.For some of the moms, the business is their calling…a way to serve God and minister to other moms from their home.
Several moms discuss the benefits that a home business has for their children.They learned the skills of the trade, but also other things just as important…time management, team work, finances, God’s timing.Some discovered a passion for the trade that followed them into adulthood.
The ladies in the e-book give an amazing number of resources.They discuss how they picked the business, give tips to those interested in that field, and provide their contact information and additional website links for further research.
After all the ladies share their inspiring stories, the next few chapters discuss the ins and outs of running a home business:business licenses, bookkeeping, taxes, organization, business plans, and marketing.The appendix is overflowing with additional resources for the most common types of home businesses, possibly even a few that you have never thought of.
In the past, I have read several articles about running a home business.I usually find them lacking; rarely do I glean anything above common knowledge from them.So when I heard about this e-book, I was skeptical.I figured, “Well, that is all great and good for them, but how is it going to help me.”But I was pleasantly surprised to see that it could help me.This 95 page e-book is stuffed full of wonderful first hand accounts and helpful wisdom.The most important thing I took away from it is this: If it is my heart’s desire to work from home while educating my little blessings, then I need to pray.But I must also be ready, willing, and available when God opens the door.
The Old Schoolhouse Magazine has offered many wonderful e-books for years.This past year, they unveiled a new line of products called the WeE-book.These e-books are designed to be read in one sitting and are available at the fraction of the cost of most full-length e-books.They cover a wide spectrum of topics including parenting, teaching methods, learning styles, unit study ideas, and helpful articles for those considering homeschooling.Since the authors are Christians, readers needn’t worry about coming across something offensive or contradictory to their faith.A WeE-book will offer you a little bit of encouragement and information for a reasonable price, then provide additional resources, websites, etc. for those wishing to delve deeper and learn more.
Things I like:
The price is awesome at $1.95 each.The WeE-books are short enough to read in one sitting, so that I can get to the information right away.There is an amazing variety of topics already available.The Old Schoolhouse Magazine offers a money-back guarantee, in case you are not satisfied with your purchase.The author usually lists additional resources.Every WeE-book ends with a helpful dose of information for those new to or considering homeschooling.Most importantly, I walked away from these articles feeling encouraged, inspired and ready to give the author’s ideas a try.
Things I didn’t like as much:
Well, the only comment I have is that the WeE-books are just that, they are wee…short.I was sad to see the articles end, because I was left with a feeling of wanting more.But the encouraging part is that most of the authors do include links to get more information and some of them have written full size e-books on similar topics.These longer versions are also available at www.theoldschoolhousestore.com .
HSLDA founded the Homeschool Foundation to provide assistance to homeschooling families in need, preserve parental freedoms, promote homeschooling, and support like-minded organizations. One of the ways that the Homeschool Foundation is working to preserve parental freedoms is through ParentalRights.org. Their campaign exists to secure a constitutional amendment that defends the rights of parents to direct the upbringing and education of their children.
As part of the campaign, they have begun a grassroots effort called 10-and-2. The goal is to get 10 people to sign the petition, donate $1 and send a postcard to each of his legislators. And to also find 2 other people to become a 10-and-2 representative.
It is simple. Once you sign up, you get 10 people to sign the petition, donate $1 and bring home 3 postcards to mail to their legislators. The goal is 4.5 million signatures (10,000 from each congressional district).
Please look into this. It could be crucial in protecting our rights to homeschool. There are 56 congressmen co-sponsoring this bill which is scheduled to be introduced on March 31st.
The Shelby Kennedy Foundation is launching the first-of-its-kind, world-class National Bible Bee Competition. The competition will begin with local contests in communities nationwide on September 12, 2009. The top 100 finalists from each age group will advance to the National Contest in Washington D.C. to compete on November 5-6, 2009.
Thanks to Lillian from the South Carolina HSN blog for getting the word out about this contest.
2008-2009 is the 72nd year of the American Legion National High School
Oratorical Competition. This competition is designed for all contestants to
discover a deeper understanding of the US Constitution.
The competition is a prepared oration on these 4 topics from the US
Constitution:
Amendment 1
Congress shall make no law respecting an establishment of religion, or
prohibiting the free exercise thereof; or abridging the freedom of speech, or of the press;
or the right of the people peaceably to assemble, and to petition the Government for a
redress of grievances.
Amendment 3
No Soldier shall, in time of peace be quartered in any house, without
the consent of the Owner, nor in time of war, but in a manner to be prescribed by law.
Amendment 4
The right of the people to be secure in their persons, houses, papers,
and effects, against unreasonable searches and seizures, shall not be violated, and no
Warrants shall issue, but upon probable cause, supported by Oath or affirmation, and
particularly describing the place to be searched, and the persons or things to be seized.
Art 3, Sec 3
Treason against the United States, shall consist only in levying War
against them, or in adhering to their Enemies, giving them Aid and Comfort. No Person
shall be convicted of Treason unless on the Testimony of two Witnesses to the same overt
Act, or on Confession in open Court. Clause 2: The Congress shall have Power to
declare the Punishment of Treason, but no Attainder of Treason shall work
Corruption of Blood, or forfeiture except during the Life of the Person attainted.
The 6-8 minute oration is delivered without written notes before the
Legion's selected judges. The first level begins in December 2008 and then moves into
local and regional competitions. The national finals are in Indianapolis in the early
spring of 2009. State winners earn $1,000 scholarships. National winners receive $18,000.
I highly recommended that homeschoolers consider joining the Homeschool Legal Defense Association ( www.hslda.org ). They have been a great resource for many homeschoolers. And have come to the defense of many as well. They provide a great service.
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10 Reasons to Homeschool Your Child With Special Needs
Nothing compares with the good, old-fashioned, tried-and-true learning that takes place outdoors, especially for special needs children.
In a family with a disabled child, following the Holy Spirit each day, minute by minute, is the key to balancing all these parental responsibilities.
Homeschooling the gifted child
Charlotte Mason Homeschooling including an article about using this method with autistic children
Natural Schoolhouse - We can learn both spiritual and practical lessons by observing sheep.
Adoption – several articles about open adoption, domestic adoption and international adoption
Science – read and learn about Intelligent Design, theistic evolution, Creationist documentary about the life of Darwin, and changing history theories
Get an update about the homeschool situation in California
Homeschooling is a means of discipleship as we train our children for God’s glory. God equips those whom he calls to homeschool—including single moms.
Intelligent Design: What’s the Fuss and What’s It All About?
Nature Walking - One of the consequences of removing God from the public school classroom is that wonder about His creation has been lost.
Study the topic of flight and the men behind the creation of airplanes. Also learn what it’s like to be a pilot!
Meet other homeschooling families and see how homeschooling works in their homes!
Learn more about the country of Canada
Homeschooling and the Kinesthetic Child
Educational Neglect, Habitual Truancy, and Homeschooling
Help your child learn to love reading! Also, things to remember if you have a late reader
Read an interview With Dr. Mary Hood
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