An e-Book for Encouraging Mom’s who are Homeschooling an Only Child We are a unique breed. The family that has an only child. Look around, most families have 2 0r 3 children. Then in homeschool world we are quite the exception. Even stereotype concludes that homeschooling families mostly have 5, 6 or 10 students. So an only child who is homeschooled is considered strange.  People worry, they think that if you homeschool a single child they will miss out. They worry that a child without siblings won’t learn to interact with others. Strangers feel they have the right to tell you that you are depriving your child if you don’t provide them…

Socialization for the Homeschool Student Veteran Homeschoolers know that socialization is really not something to worry about in the homeschool. Even for those of us who are moms to only children. The truth is children receive social instruction in the very environment where it is needed – society. As parents we are best equipped to direct the “socialization” of our children because we have their best interest at heart. Yet, I remember when I was starting out as a homeschooling family, it was one of the first questions asked and often worried about, especially because my son is an only child. It wasn’t long though, before I realized those fears…

When the first day of school isn’t all it’s cracked up to be. We started back to school yesterday. I wasn’t looking forward to it like I usually do every year. Disclosure: This post contains affiliate links which means I receive a small commission for purchases made to external sites. All opinions are my own and I am only being compensated through my affiliate relationship. Please visit my disclosure policy for full details. Thank you for your support of Great Peace Academy. I think there are several reasons why this is the case. 1. We homeschooled through summer so I never really felt like it was back to school time.2.…

The iHN Not Back to School Student Photo Hop Every year as students all across this country head back to school the school administration schedules a student photo day. I remember this day when I was in school it was almost like a right of passage. Too often homeschoolers overlook this important day and opt for birthday photo’s instead. I’m joining with my friends at iHomeschool Network this month for the Not Back to School Hop. This weeks Hop is the Student Photo Hop. We are sharing our student photo’s. Would you like to join us? Just hop on over and add your link. At Great Peace Academy we have…