Support groups are so important to successful homeschooling. Not only do they add the element of socialization that homeschoolers are often accused of not having enough of, they offer support for the parents and broaden horizons of the students.

While you may  not belong to a support group, but you can start one in your area that meets the specific needs of your child(ren) and helps others as well. If you are already in a support group, yet see a need to meet some more specifics, you can still start one for the specific needs that you and others have. If you have a high school aged student, you can start a high school support group, letting them get that special 'separate' time they need as they mature. If you have a child with special needs, such as ADHD, Dyslexia, or other needs, it would be a great benefit to start a support group that meets the needs of other parents who are working with children of special needs, as you are. 

No mater whether you live in a rural, suburban or urban area, you can expand your physical 'territory' to reach the needs of those who are in your specific criteria of support. You are grouping by need rather than by demographics.

Contact your state homeschooling agency if you have one (most states do) or Home School Legal Defense for information about how to start a support group in your area. They usually will also give you ideas on how to promote your new support group.

Sharing support and getting support can make the difference in the journey of homeschooling!

Blessings to your family

Donna L. Miller

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