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Don't be shocked by the hard times! Diana Johnson points out that it really is a matter of when, not if, we face troubles or unexpected struggles in our homeschooling lifestyle. Simply written with a dose of practicality and a touch of humor, discover how to accept your family's method and style, controlling the "changeling" curriculum, appreciating your non-homeschooling spouse, developing realistic goals, efficiency, dealing with difficult children and more. With insight and sympathy When Homeschooling Gets Tough is the perfect book to read before, during, or after the hard times for a good dose of encouragement. 118 pages, softcover.
Diana Johnson has more than twenty years of experience as a homeschool parent and nearly fifteen years of experience managing the homeschool department at a Christian bookstore. When Homeschooling Gets Tough is largely based on her direct interaction with a broad range of customers who were in need of support.
Many homeschoolers struggle with feelings of inadequacy and failure when their homeschool situation is not picture-perfect. In this timely book, Diana offers challenged homeschooling parents practical advice mixed with spiritual insight about (1) controlling the curriculum quest, (2) defining basic educational objectives for different age groups, (3) streamlining commitments, and (4) developing realistic goals and schedules.
Homeschooling can be tough at times, but here’s a book to help make it easier.
Diana Johnson is a homeschool mom, pastor’s wife, speaker, author, and homeschool department manager at a Christian bookstore. She and her husband John have homeschooled their five children for more than two decades and live in Tyler, Texas.
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Reviewed by Marty Barbieri (Tyler, TX), July 13, 2008 As I turned the last page of When Homeschooling Gets Tough I was left with two deep impressions. One: Every homeschooling parent should read this book. If you are just beginning the homeschooling journey, put all the books back on the shelf and walk out of the bookstore with this book only! Go home and set as your priority taking some peaceful, private time to read and really soak in what Diana has to tell you. Your homeschool will be much better for it. As a matter of fact, a great new tradition would be setting aside some time to re-read this book before making plans and purchases for each upcoming school year. If you are an experienced homeschooler, please purchase this book as a gift to yourself. The encouragement, advice, and self-reflection embedded in the pages will refresh you and will be an immeasurable help in staying on the path that is right for your family.
My second impression was: Diana! Why didn’t you write this book thirteen years ago? I needed it desperately when homeschooling got tough! Very few books would I recommend for all homeschoolers without reservation. Don’t deprive yourselves of this excellent, easy read that is drenched with humor, helpful tips, and wisdom.
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