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Real Life Homeschooling—Personal Stories, Special Situations, Unique Challenges
Homeschoolers sometimes face unique situations. It is helpful to connect with others who have the same life experiences as you do. And there is no denying that challenging situations arise in the best of circumstances. Sometimes the best support you can receive when dealing with a challenging situation is knowing that others have dealt with it too. Homeschooling in general can be challenging--homeschooling in special circumstances can feel overwhelming. But there is help and information for almost every situation. We've compiled the best resources for homeschoolers who face unique situations: working and single parenting, homeschooling with little ones in the family, military homeschooling, home educating a gifted child or a child with special needs, and homeschoolers who are incorporating religious or ethnic ideals in their homeschools.

 
Experiences
  Reading about others' homeschooling experiences is a great way to learn more about home education. Browse through this collection of real-world homeschooling and how it has worked for a diverse array of families.

Large Families
  Homeschooling in a large family is both a joy and a challenge. Learn how to manage those challenges, while meeting the needs of everyone in the family. Here you'll find information on keeping your home running smoothly, tending to toddlers while homeschooling, teaching many different grade levels at once, and avoid burnout.

Babies & Toddlers
  Can you homeschool if you have a baby or toddler (or both)? Of course! Here are some ideas and tips to help you navigate your day with little ones around.

Only Child
  Homeschooling an only child doesn't have to be an isolating experience. Rather, it is an excellent way to meet the unique and specific interests and needs of your child in a way that is not possible in a school setting. Here are some strategies to keep you and your child engaged, active, challenged, and involved.

Single Parent
Working Parent
Military
Overseas
  A look at the challenges and joys of homeschooling overseas.

On-The-Road
Gifted Child
Special Needs
African American Homeschooling
Catholic Homeschooling
Christian Homeschooling
Jewish Homeschooling
Homeschooling in the Summer

Featured Articles & Links Back to Top
Liz's Jewish Unschooling Website
A look at unschooling from a Jewish perspective. Liz shares her favorite links and resources for unschooling.
c-mason
This email list is the study-only version of the Charlotte Mason Study Loop. This is a topical, Christian discussion list dedicated to learning and encouraging others who are implementing the Charlotte Mason methods and philosophy in their homes. We are largely but not exclusively homeschool families.
Single Parent Homeschoolers
This is a list for single parents homeschooling their children. The purpose of this list is to support single parents.
African American Unschoolers (AfAmUnschool) Email Group
African American Unschoolers email group is for African-American homeschoolers who use the whole world as their child(ren)'s classroom.
Examples of Accommodations from State Assessment Policies
Julia K. Landau, Janet R. Vohs, and Carolyn A. Romano
This LD Online web page has examples of accommodations/modifications that can be utilized by the home educator.


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