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Please Help Get the Film ‘Class Dismissed’ Made!

By Homefires Journal Editor, on October 31st, 2011

I was interviewed for a documentary on homeschooling called “Class Dismissed.” The film will be the first full-length documentary devoted to exploring homeschooling as a viable alternative to traditional schooling.

You know that public misperceptions of homeschooling are far removed from reality. This documentary promises to both educate the general public as well as inspire […]

10 Books Every Homeschool Parent Should Read

By Homefires Journal Editor, on June 10th, 2011

by Diane Flynn Keith

Have you read a good book lately? Whether you’re hanging out at Park Day, or waiting for the kids while they take a science class or music lesson, or if you’re just taking some well-deserved “me” time, there are a number of “great reads” that will inspire and revitalize your homeschooling. […]

Yes, My Grown Homeschooled Children Are Odd — And Yours Will Be Too!

By Homefires Journal Editor, on May 24th, 2011

I am sick and tired of defending homeschooling from the question, “What about socialization?” Members of the modern homeschool movement have insisted for thirty years that homeschooled children are well-socialized. We laughingly refer to socialization as the “S word.” We deflect the socialization question by insisting it’s a myth. And yet, it persists.

We trounced […]

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