Overview

How can you make a decision about homeschooling if you don't know what it really is? And how will you reach your full potential as a homeschooling family if nagging doubts keep you second-guessing your every move? Think About Homeschooling guides prospective and new homeschoolers on a journey of discovering what home education actually is so they can make well-informed educational choices for their family. This book will help you: Discover the three key benefits to home-based education and learn why it works so well for so many different families. Identify and dismantle the homeschooling stereotypes and misconceptions that are holding you back. Evaluate the pros and cons of educating your child(ren) at home. Explore what the role of home educator means for you and envision what the homeschooling lifestyle could look like for your family. Respond confidently to the homeschool critics in your life. Gain the knowledge and courage you need to step out of the cultural current and homeschool successfully. Don't let fear stand between your family and this rewarding, life-changing adventure! Empower yourself to make an educated decision; think about homeschooling!

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"""Sandy uses a wonderful blend of scholarship, statistics, logic, stories, and humor to address many contemporary objections to homeschooling. The transparency, honesty, and vulnerability of her own journey allows others the necessary emotional and intellectual air they need to deeply consider homeschooling, not simply as a viable educational alternative but as a way of doing life together."" -- Kirk Smith, Executive Director of Illinois Christian Home Educators (ICHE) ""I love that the author took us through her own journey of discovering the wonderful world of homeschooling... The humor and relatable stories she presents help to ease any doubts or qualms a new homeschooling parent may have going in. Once you are done with this book, you come out the other side more confident, hopeful, and equipped to help your children follow their hearts and their purpose."" -- Brook, part-time photographer and homeschooling mom of two ""I think anyone considering homeschooling for their family will walk away from this book with the confidence to step forward and the tools to put it in motion. And those seeking to understand a friend or family member's homeschool decision will find themselves better informed and able to see it in a new way."" -- Katie, stay-at-home mom of three public-schooled children ""LOVE IT!! Love the writing style, love the snippets of humor & pop culture, love that the white elephant in the room, referred to as ""weird homeschooled kids,"" is addressed. I appreciate that the intention of the book is to open the eyes of parents to other educational options for their children. What a great way to gently challenge parents to make education a priority instead of an afterthought."" -- Sheri, full-time brand and product development manager ""Parents and grandparents - this book is a must read! It's filled with valuable insights and personal examples presented in a very engaging writing style. I only wish this book was available when my children were growing up!"" -- Shirley, grandmother of homeschooled and private-schooled children ""In a systematic and logical way, based on research, Sandy addresses all the fundamental worries I had this year (our first as a homeschooling family). I have new-found confidence in my role as a home educator and my ability to respond to any potential criticism of our choice to home educate our children."" -- Kristen, first year homeschooling mom of three ""As a mom of three, I'm regularly considering our schooling options. Think About Homeschooling gives a clear picture of homeschooling and its far-reaching potential for many types of families. I'm so thankful for this great resource and really enjoy Sandy's witty writing style, too!"" -- Beth, stay-at-home mom of a toddler and two private-schooled children ""After 15 years of homeschooling, I didn't think I needed another book on the subject. I was wrong! This book has reminded me of the importance of being able to explain why our family homeschools... not just for outsiders but, most importantly, for us."" -- Jean, professional musician and veteran homeschooling mom"

Sandy uses a wonderful blend of scholarship, statistics, logic, stories, and humor to address many contemporary objections to homeschooling. The transparency, honesty, and vulnerability of her own journey allows others the necessary emotional and intellectual air they need to deeply consider homeschooling, not simply as a viable educational alternative but as a way of doing life together. -- Kirk Smith, Executive Director of Illinois Christian Home Educators (ICHE) I love that the author took us through her own journey of discovering the wonderful world of homeschooling... The humor and relatable stories she presents help to ease any doubts or qualms a new homeschooling parent may have going in. Once you are done with this book, you come out the other side more confident, hopeful, and equipped to help your children follow their hearts and their purpose. -- Brook, part-time photographer and homeschooling mom of two I think anyone considering homeschooling for their family will walk away from this book with the confidence to step forward and the tools to put it in motion. And those seeking to understand a friend or family member's homeschool decision will find themselves better informed and able to see it in a new way. -- Katie, stay-at-home mom of three public-schooled children LOVE IT!! Love the writing style, love the snippets of humor & pop culture, love that the white elephant in the room, referred to as weird homeschooled kids, is addressed. I appreciate that the intention of the book is to open the eyes of parents to other educational options for their children. What a great way to gently challenge parents to make education a priority instead of an afterthought. -- Sheri, full-time brand and product development manager Parents and grandparents - this book is a must read! It's filled with valuable insights and personal examples presented in a very engaging writing style. I only wish this book was available when my children were growing up! -- Shirley, grandmother of homeschooled and private-schooled children In a systematic and logical way, based on research, Sandy addresses all the fundamental worries I had this year (our first as a homeschooling family). I have new-found confidence in my role as a home educator and my ability to respond to any potential criticism of our choice to home educate our children. -- Kristen, first year homeschooling mom of three As a mom of three, I'm regularly considering our schooling options. Think About Homeschooling gives a clear picture of homeschooling and its far-reaching potential for many types of families. I'm so thankful for this great resource and really enjoy Sandy's witty writing style, too! -- Beth, stay-at-home mom of a toddler and two private-schooled children After 15 years of homeschooling, I didn't think I needed another book on the subject. I was wrong! This book has reminded me of the importance of being able to explain why our family homeschools... not just for outsiders but, most importantly, for us. -- Jean, professional musician and veteran homeschooling mom

""Sandy uses a wonderful blend of scholarship, statistics, logic, stories, and humor to address many contemporary objections to homeschooling. The transparency, honesty, and vulnerability of her own journey allows others the necessary emotional and intellectual air they need to deeply consider homeschooling, not simply as a viable educational alternative but as a way of doing life together."" -- Kirk Smith, Executive Director of Illinois Christian Home Educators (ICHE) ""I love that the author took us through her own journey of discovering the wonderful world of homeschooling... The humor and relatable stories she presents help to ease any doubts or qualms a new homeschooling parent may have going in. Once you are done with this book, you come out the other side more confident, hopeful, and equipped to help your children follow their hearts and their purpose."" -- Brook, part-time photographer and homeschooling mom of two ""I think anyone considering homeschooling for their family will walk away from this book with the confidence to step forward and the tools to put it in motion. And those seeking to understand a friend or family member's homeschool decision will find themselves better informed and able to see it in a new way."" -- Katie, stay-at-home mom of three public-schooled children ""LOVE IT!! Love the writing style, love the snippets of humor & pop culture, love that the white elephant in the room, referred to as ""weird homeschooled kids,"" is addressed. I appreciate that the intention of the book is to open the eyes of parents to other educational options for their children. What a great way to gently challenge parents to make education a priority instead of an afterthought."" -- Sheri, full-time brand and product development manager ""Parents and grandparents - this book is a must read! It's filled with valuable insights and personal examples presented in a very engaging writing style. I only wish this book was available when my children were growing up!"" -- Shirley, grandmother of homeschooled and private-schooled children ""In a systematic and logical way, based on research, Sandy addresses all the fundamental worries I had this year (our first as a homeschooling family). I have new-found confidence in my role as a home educator and my ability to respond to any potential criticism of our choice to home educate our children."" -- Kristen, first year homeschooling mom of three ""As a mom of three, I'm regularly considering our schooling options. Think About Homeschooling gives a clear picture of homeschooling and its far-reaching potential for many types of families. I'm so thankful for this great resource and really enjoy Sandy's witty writing style, too!"" -- Beth, stay-at-home mom of a toddler and two private-schooled children ""After 15 years of homeschooling, I didn't think I needed another book on the subject. I was wrong! This book has reminded me of the importance of being able to explain why our family homeschools... not just for outsiders but, most importantly, for us."" -- Jean, professional musician and veteran homeschooling mom

Author Information

Sandy Glenn, MAE, went from ""Homeschooling? No way!"" to ""Homeschooling is awesome!"" in just a few short years. After working in the architectural engineering industry for over eleven years, she left the workforce to stay home with her firstborn and she's been home educating ever since! She and her husband live and learn with their three children in Tennessee. Sandy's writing has been published in the Journal of Architectural Engineering and The Old Schoolhouse Magazine, and she also provides practical help and encouragement to homeschooling parents on her blog, www.sensiblehomeschool.com.

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