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Want a fun way to help your children learn about healthy and responsible habits? Check out Handi Points!
This is the one of best ways I have found online to motivate and reward my children both in the area of learning responsibility and doing chores. You can even use Handi Points to set up an allowance for your kids. There is a Parents Forum as well to share about the good, bad and ugly of parenthood.

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Up Close & PersonalWant to learn from experienced home school parents and professionals? Are you interested in the homeschool methods, learning styles, and curriculum recommended by your peers? Does a first-person testimony make a difference when you are making important homeschool decisions?

Then you are in the right place! Up Close & Personal is your online spot for interviews covering the most relevant homeschool issues.

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Mary Harrington: Latin is a Great Foundation

Q: What are the advantages to taking a homeschool course online?

A: One advantage is that the students get an expert in the field. Sometimes the homeschooled students feel isolated, but with an online class, they can meet "safe" friends and their parents can observe the class too.


Q: What resources and websites do you recommend to new homeschool parents?

A: One good site is www.homeschoolchristian.com. If you are homeschooling teenagers, you might want to check out this site for the Five Paragraph Essay...http://www.geocities.com/soho/Atrium/1437/
For those living in Washington state, how about my daughter Julie's website? www.wahomeschool.com. Well, it has information for those homeschoolers in other states too! Julie is the author of our Latin Activity book, because she is FUN!

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Robin Stokes: Know Your Child
Q: What was your favorite part about homeschooling?

A: My favorite part about homeschooling was being able to spend a lot of time with my kids while watching them learn at the pace and style that best suited their needs. I was able to watch them really learn, not just academics but also life skills based on God's word.
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Sue Seydel: The Voice of Experience

Sue Seydel is the ISP Director of Calvary Christian Academy in Chula Vista, California. She has over 15 years of experience as a home school mom and has been involved with Independent Study Programs for more than 16 years. This interview gives you a realistic and encouraging snapshot of what homeschooling is all about.

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