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Want to bring fun and ease to learning? Feeling hesitant about homeschooling? Would you like to homeschool but think you can't because your kids are so social? Do you think homeschooling would benefit your child but you're worried about trying to teach everything yourself? Are you already homeschooling and need some advice and encouragement? Relax! This accessible book will give you the confidence to take the leap and see why so many people love homeschooling. Homeschoolers Are Not Hermits answers these questions and many more: Why homeschool? What if I don't have a degree? How do I keep my kids from being hermits? What if my child has special needs? Where do I find the time for everything? What if all they want to do is play video games? With plenty of practical advice, mindful parenting techniques, and examples from real homeschoolers, Kathy shows that you don't have to be super-mom (or dad) to give homeschooling a try. You don't have to spend tons of money buying educational materials, you don't have to spend hours every day prepping and teaching, and you certainly don't have to turn into hermits to be successful homeschoolers. You will learn: How every experience is a learning experience How and why to ""deschool"" How to choose a homeschool style that works for your family How to lower educational stress and reconnect with your kids Using mindful parenting techniques, a zest for knowledge, and tried and true conflict-resolution tools, Kathy gives examples of how to bring joy to learning while sharing an honest look at the successes and failures of homeschooling their three boys. No need to wait. Look up the relevant laws, file your forms, and take your kids out of school. About the author: Kathy Oaks is a photographer and educator who is passionate about travel and education and is dedicated to helping parents and kids who want to take a non-traditional approach to education. Kathy wrote Homeschoolers Are Not Hermits to support families as they make the transition from conventional schooling to something completely different, bringing fun, mindfulness, and flexibility to the adventure of homeschooling.

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Kathy Oaks writes a clear, detailed narrative of her and her family's journey from conventional schoolers to unconventional learners. Her suggestions and ideas for helping children learn at home in their own ways and for parents struggling with criticism for homeschooling their children will give you confidence and direction to live and learn well with your children. - Patrick Farenga, Publisher, John Holt/Growing Without Schooling LLC Filled with encouragement for new homeschoolers and helpful tips on how to get started, Homeschoolers Are Not Hermits is a useful handbook for those interested in getting started with secular homeschooling. By sharing her experience and personal perspective as a homeschooling parent, Oaks offers a model for homeschooling that is flexible, fun, and worry-free. - Rachel Gathercole, Author of The Well-Adjusted Child Homeschoolers Are Not Hermits is a must-read for anyone wondering about, considering, or already engaged in homeschooling. Kathy Oaks has written a home run of a practical, thorough, well researched, and thoroughly enjoyable book. - David Walsh, Ph.D. Author of Why Do They Act That Way? A Survival Guide to the Adolescent Brain for You and Your Teen This fun and educational book takes homeschooling myths and turns them on their heads. Learning doesn't have to be hard, and homeschooling doesn't have to be sitting around a table for hours working on a boxed curriculum. Take a look ... to see how to bring play and fun to your homeschool day, with plenty of time to be social. - Kytka Hilmar-Jezek, Author of 99 Questions and Answers about Unschooling Absolutely loved this book! A parent's definite 'go-to' if you're considering homeschooling or just want more information. Kathy Oaks answers all the typical questions but also covers so much more. From the social aspect to the educational needs, and even the practical life skills, Kathy's book brings the topic of homeschooling into the 21st century. Well done! - Pattie Fitzgerald, Child Safety Expert and Founder of safelyeverafter.com I LOVE LOVE LOVE this book. It's an easy read. It's engaging. It's inspirational. It puts homeschooling in historical context. I can think of so many people who would get so much from this book! - Ellen Rondina, Author of Self-Care Revolution.

""Kathy Oaks writes a clear, detailed narrative of her and her family's journey from conventional schoolers to unconventional learners. Her suggestions and ideas for helping children learn at home in their own ways and for parents struggling with criticism for homeschooling their children will give you confidence and direction to live and learn well with your children."" - Patrick Farenga, Publisher, John Holt/Growing Without Schooling LLC ""Filled with encouragement for new homeschoolers and helpful tips on how to get started, Homeschoolers Are Not Hermits is a useful handbook for those interested in getting started with secular homeschooling. By sharing her experience and personal perspective as a homeschooling parent, Oaks offers a model for homeschooling that is flexible, fun, and worry-free."" - Rachel Gathercole, Author of The Well-Adjusted Child ""Homeschoolers Are Not Hermits is a must-read for anyone wondering about, considering, or already engaged in homeschooling. Kathy Oaks has written a home run of a practical, thorough, well researched, and thoroughly enjoyable book."" - David Walsh, Ph.D. Author of Why Do They Act That Way? A Survival Guide to the Adolescent Brain for You and Your Teen ""This fun and educational book takes homeschooling myths and turns them on their heads. Learning doesn't have to be hard, and homeschooling doesn't have to be sitting around a table for hours working on a boxed curriculum. Take a look ... to see how to bring play and fun to your homeschool day, with plenty of time to be social."" - Kytka Hilmar-Jezek, Author of 99 Questions and Answers about Unschooling ""Absolutely loved this book! A parent's definite 'go-to' if you're considering homeschooling or just want more information. Kathy Oaks answers all the typical questions but also covers so much more. From the social aspect to the educational needs, and even the practical life skills, Kathy's book brings the topic of homeschooling into the 21st century. Well done!"" - Pattie Fitzgerald, Child Safety Expert and Founder of safelyeverafter.com ""I LOVE LOVE LOVE this book. It's an easy read. It's engaging. It's inspirational. It puts homeschooling in historical context. I can think of so many people who would get so much from this book!"" - Ellen Rondina, Author of Self-Care Revolution.

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