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Home Education Magazine
Below is a complete listing of articles and columns from the September-October 2003 Issue
Publisher's Notes..... page 3
Reconnecting Families
by Helen Hegener
In the face of the back-to-school marketing season Helen writes about how the institutionalization of education has impacted the family.
Ask Carol..... page 16
Divorce and Getting Started
by Carol Narigon
Carol Narigon gives advice to a homeschool mom who is dealing with a divorce and to a new homeschooler who is facing her first notification in Vermont.
Questions & Answers..... page 18
by Laura Weldon
HEM readers answer questions about homeschooling with a baby in the house and whether homeschooling is a luxury only for those who have more than enough money.
Taking Charge..... page 23
Say No To The Federal Homeschooling Legislation
by Larry & Susan Kaseman
This column discusses major difficulties created by HR 2732 as a whole examines the problems raised by specific provisions and suggests effective ways to oppose the bill.
Tracking the Wild Homeschooler..... page 31
by Kristin Madden
Kristin Madden's son learns how much nature has to offer by learning about what animals leave behind.
Family Activism..... page 32
by Michelle Maggiore
When a homeschool mom and her kids become passionate about saving their environment all kinds of good can happen.
Your Job and Homeschooling: A Positive Companion..... page 33
by Kimberely Ripley
Kimberly Ripley's professional writing assignments have provided income as well as unexpected learning opportunities for her children.
The Great Trade: Volunteering for Our Community and Coming Home Rich..... page 35
by Meg Oceanna
Meg Oceanna's daughter learns about the world through her volunteer work in her community.
Silken Strings..... page 37
by Dana Oliver
Dana Oliver's family learns a lesson in animal husbandry from their silkworms.
Opera with Children..... page 38
by Heather Henderson
Imagine taking two little boys to the opera! Heather Henderson did and she lived to tell us about it.
The Things I Really Want my Kids to Learn..... page 41
by Sue Smith Heavenrich
Sue Smith-Heavenrich wants her boys to learn those things that happen outside the curriculum outline.
News & Commentary..... page 42
Helping Hands, HR 2732, etc.
by Ann Lahrson Fisher
Ann reviews federal and state legislation, stereotypes, diversity and the We Stand for Homeschooling statement.
Good Stuff..... page 46
Horses: From Pegasus to the Pony Express
by Becky Rupp
Becky Rupp lists an exhaustive number of horse resources for the equine fan and reviews a Mandarin Chinese video, the Fast Figure card game, Vacuum Bazookas, Electric Rainbow Jelly, and the Great American Dollar Bill Locator.
Homeschooling Books..... page 52
Things and More of Everything Homeschooling
by Elizabeth McCullough
Elizabeth McCullough reviews The Everything Homeschooling Book by Sherri Linsenbach and 250 Things Homeschoolers Can Do on the Internet: A Guide to Fun, Facts, and Friends by Tamra B. Orr.
My Word!..... page 54
Meera's Graduation
by David H Albert
As David Albert's daughter Meera puts down her flute, he reflects on her musical journey and anticipates her next adventure.
On the Web..... page 56
Internet Games: A Learning Tool or a Waste of Time?
by Ann Zeise
What do you do when your kids have outgrown their 1educational? software? Ann Zeise has some tips for Internet games that will educate without seeming educational.
Unschooling..... page 58
PERSEPHONICS
by Sandra Dodd
In Sandra Dodd's house learning to read happens naturally and without pressure.
The Road Less Traveled..... page 66
The Thought Counts
by Linda Dobson
Do children need to learn cursive writing? Linda Dobson questions the necessity and shares her son's experience.
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