One contribution my husband makes to our homeschool is a “personal finance” book group. We read a book individually and discuss it as a group. I appreciate his efforts to instill financial literacy in our children. One of his selections I recently enjoyed was “The Psychology of Money” by Morgan Housel. Not only are Morgan …
Every homeschooler (and any parent!) should read this excellent book from Claire Lerner: “Why is my Child in Charge?” The foundation of the book is learning to correct the faulty mindsets of parenting. Lerner lists the mindsets that are commonly (but wrongfully) believed: 1.My child is misbehaving on purpose. He should be able to accept …
EdChoice, in partnership with Hanover Research, conducted a survey of homeschooling families in 2021. Their results are summarized in the Homeschooling Captsone Report. The most salient obstacles to homeschooling cited by current homeschoolers in the survey include concerns about instructional quality and children’s future prospects, the time and financial burden of homeschooling, and difficulty accessing …
The Lady Tasting Tea: How Statistics Revolutionized Science in the Twentieth Century by David Salsburg While Algebra and Calculus can leave students frustrated, Statistics is a different type of mathematics, and can be a refreshing change, especially when it is presented in a creative and compelling format. This book by medical statistician David Salsburg, does …
