September 12th, 2011 §
Now that I’m done homeschooling my kids, I’m finding it harder to come up with homeschool book and article ideas. But I want to keep encouraging those of you who homeschool your children. So here’s what I’m going to do:
First, I’ve decided to end “The Imperfect Homeschooler” newsletter. It’s been a labor of love for the last seven years, but it’s time for me to move on. That said, I’ll continue to share links to wonderful online educational helps and freebies, as well as the “What Our Kids are Missing Out On Dept.” and an occasional article by me, via weekly updates (the first one just went up on Wednesday) on our new site, “Thriving in the 21st Century.”
After all, why do you homeschool? To prepare your children to thrive in the future, right? So you need the best resources and information you can find, and I plan to offer them to you every week.
You can subscribe to my weekly updates by using the RSS link at the bottom of the main page (subscribe-by-email links will be available on the right side of the page shortly). But current subscriptions to “The Imperfect Homeschooler” newsletter will no longer be active, so if you’d like to keep receiving homeschool encouragement and information from me, please subscribe on the new site.
Second, we’ve rounded up hundreds of articles and blog posts I’ve written over the years and we’re assembling many of them into a series of four eBooks collectively entitled “The Stages of Homeschooling”:
The Stages of Homeschooling: Beginnings
The Stages of Homeschooling: Enjoying the Journey
The Stages of Homeschooling: Letting Go
The Stages of Homeschooling: The Empty Nest
These upcoming eBooks will be available at Amazon.com and BN.com (Barnes & Noble). I think you’ll like them, and I hope you’ll learn a lot from them, too. Keep an eye on this blog for news of their arrival.
Finally, for those who are looking for personalized encouragement, I’m now doing homeschool consulting via phone (U.S. only) and email. Click here to learn more.
I want to thank all of you who have taken time over the years to write to me and share your thoughts and concerns. It was great to hear from you! I hope I’ve demonstrated to you that it’s been a joy to live the homeschooling life. I wish you all the best as you teach your children.
God bless you,
Barbara Frank
January 11th, 2011 §
Homeschool optimism, preparing our kids for an uncertain economy, and info on freebies including a book, magazine and homeschooling eBook…..you’ll find these and more in the January issue of The Imperfect Homeschooler newsletter. Have it sent to your email box each month by signing up HERE.
December 13th, 2010 §
Looking for Christmas projects for your kids?
How about meaningful ways to make Christmas memories?
You’ll find these and other goodies in the current issue of “The Imperfect Homeschooler” newsletter, available HERE. Get it free in your email each month by signing up HERE.
October 11th, 2010 §
Ok, it’s not the biggest newsletter I’ve ever produced; I’ve got a head cold, and thinking is painful. But there are some good links on it that you might like. Check it out HERE.
September 13th, 2010 §
“The Imperfect Homeschooler” newsletter is up! Get the details about:
A new source for free textbooks,
What our kids are missing out on in school,
How to use classic books in homeschooling,
And don’t miss “Your Child Should Be Doing This By Now.”
All in the September issue of the “The Imperfect Homeschooler” newsletter!
(Free subscription HERE)
March 13th, 2010 §
That’s right, the winner of Giveaway #1, chosen by the handy dandy Random Number Picker, is reader Anna, who wins the hardcover copy of Life on the Edge by Dr. James Dobson. Congratulations, Anna!
Many thanks to all who entered the drawing with your wonderful remarks. Do try again with this week’s drawing for a hardcover copy of How to Win Friends and Influence People by Dale Carnegie.
By the way, the March newsletter is now up. It answers questions such as
Why is it so important that 21st century kids know how to handle money?
Where can you find a downloadable dollhouse (with furniture) printable project?
How do you make Resurrection Eggs in preparation for celebrating Easter?
You’ll find the answers to these questions plus much more in the March issue of “The Imperfect Homeschooler.” See it here, and sign up to get your own copy by email each month here.
October 6th, 2009 §
What’s a mother’s golden rule?
Which time-honored school subject may be on the way out?
What did the school nurse do to the child with special needs?
You’ll find the answer to these and other questions in the October issue of “The Imperfect Homeschooler” newsletter, now available here. Get your free subscription here.
February 5th, 2009 §
The skies are gray, the temperature’s headed back down again, somebody still isn’t catching on to fractions and keeps whining to you that it’s too hard……feeling down? Get a double shot of homeschool encouragement:
1) Dewey’s Treehouse is sponsoring this week’s Carnival of Homeschooling.
2) The February issue of “The Imperfect Homeschooler” is up. Read the whole thing here and get upcoming issues in your email by subscribing here.
There now, don’t you feel better? 
