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Communication, Parents and Teens by Shirley Minster
Education or Training? by Dave Marks
Home Management 101 by Cheryl Carter
No Child Left Unmedicated (Viewpoints) by Phyllis Schlafly
The Darkness in our Hearts by Dr. Renee Fuller
Serious Play, Careless Work (Book Excerpt) by Elisabeth Elliot
The Learning Sequence by Dr. Sue Snyder
Toytown by Jon Remmerde
Where Are They Now? Tying the Knot by Peter Kowalke
Emphasizing Wisdom Instead of Utility; Seeking Wholeness in the Raising of Our Children by A. & T. Howard
Winter Homeschooling by Helen Hegener
Wise Exercise Also Saves Money by Rhonda Barfield
Okay Kids, Time for Bedlam! by Debbie Harbeson
Art: Landscapes by Sharon Jeffus

November/December 2004 - Voume 12, No. 6

Our Daughters Helped Plan Their Education by Jon Remmerde
Field Trip Hints by Shirley M.R. Minster
Leading the Way: Redeeming Christmas by Rhonda Barfield
Wake Me In One Hour by Jill Schafer Boehme
The Power of the Sound Bite by Renee Fuller
Boys Will Be Boys... Or Will They? by Linda Schrock Taylor
In Fond Memory of Dave Marks from Jane Boswell
Help With Meaning Part II by Dave Marks
Musician or Bust! (Where Are They Now?) by Peter Kowalke
Family Daze - Mom Advice by Debbie Farmer
Destruction! Lessons from Natural Disaster by Teresa Bondora
A Servant's Heart by Elizabeth Weix
The World's Most Unselfish Act(Viewpoints) by Karen DeCoster
Not Christian Enough (Viewpoints) by Rebecca H. Davis
Noah's Boat and the Pigeon of Peace by David H. Albert
Money Matters: A Flea Market Venture by Dianne Wilton
Give Yourself Permission by Jane Boswell
Resource Reviews - Books to Grow With (Book Excerpt); Teaching Ink; All You Can Eat; Mr. Button Family Videos

September/October 2004 - Volume 12, No. 5

Count the Cost by Shirley M.R. Minster
Are You Intellectually Challenged? by Renee Fuller, Ph.D.
A Class on the Meadow by Jon Remmerde
The Unconventional Ideas of John O. Andersen: Homeschooling Can Liberate
by John O. Andersen
A Little Extra by Barbara Curtis
Circles or Squares by Sylvie Demers
Open Letter to the Class of 2005 by E. Wingfield
Childhood Math Adds Up for Grown Homeschoolers by Peter Kowalke
Shopping Cartless by Debbie Farmer
Learning with Leaves by Dianne Wilton
Veteran Teacher Applauds Homeschoolers by Dan Kimber
Help With Meaning Part I - by Dave Marks
Prepared for Independence by Barbara Frank
Lord of the Literature from Washington Times
Making the Classics Live by Elizabeth McCallum
Learning .... Everything Through Art by Sancha de Burca
Resource Review: Girls Explore - a refreshing, intelligent learning tool for girls

July/August 2004 - Volume 12, No. 4

Educational Maelstrom by Shirley M.R. Minster
Does College Fit With Homeshooling? by Peter Kowalke
How Do Homeschooling Parents Know What Their Children Are Learning? by Jan Hunt
Unit Studies 101 by Amanda Bennett
Amanda's Effective Education by Jon Remmerde
Lord, Meet Me In The Laundry Room by Barbara Curtis
How To Reduce Aggression by Dave Marks
Good News/Bad News for Stay-At-Home Moms (Viewpoints) by Phyllis Schlafly
Everybody Else's Mother by Debbie Farmer
Kids and Clutter by Carolyn Campbell
Kitchen Table Classroom: Beach Days by Diane Wilton
Homeschooling: Bonding, Closeness and Family Unity by Dorothy Moore
Schoolhouse Rocked by Michelle Bates Deakin
Read, Read! by Jon Remmerde
Dear Mrs. Web - Tackles hard questions

May/June 2004 - Volume 12, No. 3

An Act of Charity by Shirley M.R. Minster
Do You Know the Law That Enables You to Homeschool? by Deborah Stevenson
The Fragility of Being Who We Are by Renée Fuller, Ph.D.
Homeschooler Continues Family Business by Peter Kowalke
Late Bloomer Blossoms in Due Time (Through Homeschooling) by Linda Reinmiller
A Breath of Fresh Air by Dianne Wilton
The Fine Art of Negotiation by Pat Montgomery
Bonding, Closeness and Family Unity by Dorothy Moore
Schoolhouse Rocked by Michelle Bates Deakin
Teach Your Children How to Not Make Foolish Decisions by Dave Marks
Read, Read! by Jon Remmerde
Dear Mrs. Web - Tackles hard questions
A Worn Out Welcome by Barbara Curtis
Resource Reviews (New) Drawn Into the Heart of Reading Program, Little Hands to Heaven, Grandma's Summer Reading Club

March/April 2004 - Volume 12, No. 2

The Power of Homeschooling by Amanda Bennett
Why Are So Many Human Differences Labeled Pathological ? ...by Renée Fuller, Ph.D.
Culture Shock - Book Excerpt by Jon Remmerde
Have Public Schools Become a Criminal Enterprise? by Samuel Blumenfeld
Multiplying Play by Dianne Wilton
Maintaining Focus by Jane Boswell
Living Vows by Elizabeth Foss
Taking Responsibility by Mark Davis
Cherished by Parents by Shirley M.R. Minster, MS.Ed.
Calling All (Homeschool) Veterans by Barbara Frank
Dear Mrs. Web - Tackles hard questions Talking WITH and Not Just To the Kids by Dave Marks
A Call To Arms by Barbara Curtis
Have a Great Homeschool Program by Dr. Raymond Moore
Resource Reviews (New)
Visual Manna, New Unit Study from Amanda Bennett, Post-It Brand Sketch Pad for Kids,
Bilingual Books Spanish, Toucanz Trail Exercise Video for Kids
Family Daze Analyze This! By Debbie Farmer
Reality Homeschooling: From Our Readers
Read true stories submitted by our readers each month.

January/February 2004 - Volume 12, No. 1

Homeschooler Speaks Out by Rebekah Joy Anast
Born 100 Years Too Late by Linda Schrock-Taylor
Kids, Money and Business by Amanda Bennett
Dear Mrs. Web by Mrs. Web
HAM Radio and Homeschooling: A Good Fit by Chris Mahar
Jumping Jeepers! Why Won't Those Kids Sit Still? by Dr. Renee Fuller
Learning How To Think by Raymond and Dorothy Moore
Head, Heart and Hands - Waldorf by Brenda Armstrong-Champ
Family Daze by Debbie Farmer
Feminism is Mugged by Reality by Phyllis Schlafly
Prayers for Homeschool Moms by Michele Howe
Resource Reviews (New) : GetITSatPrep; Walking with Frodo, Ball-Stick-Bird Reading Program, Peekaboo Pearly Moon, Writing: The Bridge Between Us
Adventures in Homeschooling: From Our Readers

November/December 2003 - Volume 11, No. 6

A Question of Time by Jane R. Boswell
Communication - A Lost Art That Can Be Found by Shirley M.R. Minster
Family Traditions by Amanda Bennett
The Allegory of the Beautiful Mask by Renee Fuller
Free to Be Me: Homeschooling Advances Liberty by Isabel Lyman
Shoe Laces by David H. Albert
On Reading Old Magazines Samuel Blumenfeld
Book Excerpt - Homeschooling Reflections by Connie Colten
Family Daze by Debbie Farmer
Let's Write - Creating Believable Characters by Dave Marks
At Cross Purposes by Mark Earley
Dear Mrs. Web Mrs. Web answers questions from Teens in this issue.
Resource Reviews (New) Homeschooling Companion Magazine

September/October 2003 - Volume 11, No. 5

Permission to Teach at Home by Jean and Donn Reed
Planning the New Homeschool Year by Shirley M.R. Minster
Sharing the View from my Rearview Mirror by Amanda Bennett
Discovering How to Discover by Denise Fleener
Discouragement and Depression Threatens All of Us by Raymond and Dorothy Moore
Strangers in the Mall by Michael Scott Cain
The Real Root of Reading by Michael Aprile
Natural Learning with Dinosaurs by Amy Kagey
Museum Reciprocity (or getting the most from your museum memberships) by Tammy Rosenblatt
Distance Education - the Future of Independent Learning by Sarah Watson
Freeing the Writer Within by Marcy McDonald
Let's Write - I Can Top That! by Dave Marks
Finding Your Family's Funny Bone by Deb DiSandro (Feature Source)
Crossroads of Survival by Dr. Renee Fuller
Resource Reviews (New)

July/August 2003 - Volume 11, No. 4

Code Cracker and the Information Hound by David H. Albert
Ten Signs That You Need to Find a Different Kind of Education for Your Child by Jerry Mintz
Checks and Balances by Dianne Gilbert
The Relaxed Homeschool Mindset by Dr. Mary Hood
Writing and Responsibility by Dave Marks
When Are We Ready to Learn to Read? by Dr. Renee Fuller
Pull Up A Chair by Shirley M.R. Minster, MS. Ed.
Piano Lessons by Beatrice Ekwa Ekoko
Deschooling on the Road by Meredith G. Warshaw
The Greatest Lesson by Stephen Wall
Parents in the Garden Dr. Denis Noonan, Sunrise Seminars
Virtual Field Trips by Sue Johnson
Resource Reviews: Rosetta Stone Foreign Language Programs, CardWord Game, Field Mate Guides to Sports.

May/June 2003 - Volume 11, No. 3

Learning Success With Unit Studies by Jane Boswell
Meet Aloha Wid! by Isabel Lyman
Curriculum is an Individual Matter by Dorothy MooreFamily Time Tips for Learning by Shirley M.R. Minster
Dear Mrs. Web: Tackling the Hard Questions
Move? Or Stay Another Year? by Jon Remmerde
Boot Camp For New Dads
Let's Write! How to Use the Correct "Person" by Dave Marks
Liberty - A Gift From God by Jillian Goodwin
Tests, Music and Homeschooling by Nicky Hardenbergh
New Resource Reviews - ShillerMath
How Kids Learn Math - Reviewed by Jane Boswell
More Resource Reviews ...
Books, Movies, Homeschool Guide, and more... Reveiwed by Jane Boswell and Shirley M.R. Minster

March/April, 2003 - Volume 11, No 2

January/February, 2003 - Volume 11, No 3

Resource Reviews

The Walk by David Albert

Fundamentals of Homeschooling - Notes on Successful Family Living by Ann Lahrson Fisher

Advice for New Homeschooling Parents by Alison McKee

Using Photography in Learning

Two Ways of Processing Information by Dr. Renee Fuller

Single-Minded and Confident by Shirley M.R. Minster

On the Meadow On the Motorcycle by John Remmerde

November/December, 2002 - Volume 10, No. 5

All Winter's Interruptions by John Remmerde

Dear Mrs. Web Advice and Encouragement

Boredom, That Powerful Emotion by Dr. Renee Fuller

Homeschooling Comes of Age (Brown University)

Let's Write! - Notes and Greeting Cards

Happy Holidays! by Marsha Ransom

Laying Foundations by Lorraine Curry

What Your Children Will Face in College by Isabel Lyman

The Value of Work in Developing Character Moore Foundation

The Breaking-In Period by Jane Boswell

May/June, 2002 - Volume 10, No. 2

How Do I Do This? by Jane Boswell

Unsung Heroes of a Quiet Revolution by Isabel Lyman

The Golden Age of Homeschooling by Helen Hegener

I Can Breathe Again - My Children Finally Learned to Read! by Carol Rice

A Narrative Of My Homeschool Experience by Ann Chaney (Class of 2002)

Becoming an Elder; The Sharing of Mature Story Engrams by Dr. Renee Fuller

Can Praise for Children Be Harmful? by Dorothy N. Moore

Girl Dumps Network News for Independent Media! by Sarah Watson (Class of 2001)

Our Lobotomized Children by Dr. Samuel L. Blumenfeld

Parenting Highly Gifted Children by Kathi Kearney

Lessons From India by Mary-Lloyd Dugan

Let's Write by Dave Marks

Book Review The Homeschool Revolution by Isabel Lyman

Resource Review When Can We Do This Again? by Amanda Bennett

March/April 2002, Volume 10, No. 1

No Thank You, We Don 't Believe in Socialization! by Lisa Russell

Loyalty and Commitment - the Meaning of Friendship by Renee Fuller, Ph.D.

The Name Game: What Shall We Call Ourselves by Laurae Lyster-Mensh

The Institutional Parent by Douglas C. Minson

Making Resolutions ... and Living To Tell About It by Terri Camp

Busting the Career Monopoly by John O. Andersen

FAQs about the Development of Young Children with Extreme Intelligence by Kathi Kearney

Growing Up Digital by Kelly McElveen

Keep Looking Up - Beats Looking at Dust Bunnies by Shirley M.R. Minster

Our Manhood: Our Fatherhoodby Sam Richards

"Show Me The Way": How We Learned To Homeschool by Alison McKee

Talking To Children About Tragedyby Dr. Raymond Moore

The King and the Fishermanby Mary Lloyd-Dugan

November/December Issue, 2002, Volume 9, No. 6

Social Studies for Times Like These by Mary Hood

Can We Teach Free Will? by Dr. Ren"?©e Fuller

Good Fathers Are Priceless by Dorothy N. Moore

Homeschooling: A Feminist Challenge by Wendy McElroy

TV-less in a Television World by Jon Remmerde

The Power of Story by Mary-Lloyd Dugan

A Clean Start by Jeff Campbell

Preparing For College by Shirley Minster © 2001

In Pursuit of the Wild Garlic by Sarah Watson

An Attitude of Gratitude by Amanda Bennett

July/August 2001 Issue, Volume 9, No. 4

Without Research Education is Often Child Abuse by Dr. Raymond S. Moore

Creating A Learning Environment - The Importance of Play by Marty Layne

Who Am I? by Renee Fuller, Ph.D

A Family Education by Jon Remmerde

The Value of Daily Chores by Shirley M. R. Minster, MS Ed. (c) 2001

Questions Answered by Mary Lloyd Dugan

Writing Clear Sentences by Dave Marks

Seven Great Alternatives to College by John O. Andersen

The Violin Bow by David H. Albert

AP Article by Greg Toppo

You Have Lived

May/June , 2001 Issue, Volume 9, No. 3

Student Burnout - What's At Stake? By Shirley Minster

A Time For Renewal By Jane Boswell

Math Times 4 By Jon Remmerde

Unschooling and the Moore Formula By Dorothy Moore

Making the Most of Those Preschool Years By Valerie Bendt

Chronic Busyness By John O. Andersen

What Dads Can Do To Help Homeschool By Marsha Ransom

As Natural As Breathing - Music By Marty Layne

March/April, 2001 Issue, Volume 9, No. 2

Divorce In The Family By Shirley Minster

Those IQ Tests: Their Strengths and Weaknesses By Josh Shaine

It's About Time By Joan LaCelle

Support Systems... Got One? By Jane Boswell

The If Onlys By Vicky Brady

The Ingredients of a Great Family By Dorothy Moore, Moore Foundation

With Friends Like These, Pity America's Children By Thomas Szasz

The Complete Idiot 's Guide to Homeschooling By Marsha Ransom

Distinguished Visitors By David H. Albert

DRESSES, JUMPERS, JEANS, OR SWEATS? by Terri Camp

Great Literature is a Gateway to Learning By Valerie Bendt

Liberated Learning 101 by Sarah Watson

Mothers: A Field Guide By Mary Akers Guyton

Single and Homeschooling By Teri Brown

As Natural As Breathing - Visual Arts By Marty Layne

Jan/Feb 2001, Issue, Volume 9, No. 1

Homeschooling Gifted Children: What do you mean and why does it matter? by Josh Shaine

Unschooling: Preparing Our Children For Life by Marsha Ransom

Homeschooling: Petrified Fries and All! by Debbie Strayer

How To Get Your Kids Off The Refrigerator and Onto Learning by Carol Barnier

How To Liven Up Winter At Your House by Amanda Bennett

The African-American March In Homeschooling by Raymond Moore

The Art of Storytelling by Marty Layne

The Democracy Myth by Sarah Watson

Is Ritalin Raising Our Kids To Be Drug Addicts by Phyllis Schafly

Just A Mom! by Vicki Brady

Homeschooling Teenagers by Lisa Beamer

NEA vs. Homeschools by Julie Foster

Caring and Empathy - the building blocks of our big loves by Renee Fuller, Ph.D.

No More Chore Wars by Barbara Curtis

Let's Write by Dave Marks

To a Healthier You by Jane Boswell

Nov/Dec 2000 Issue, Volume 8, No. 6

Finding Hope At Home By Samuel L. Blumenfeld

Homeschooling Air Force Style By Bruce D. Callander

That Wonderful Goal of Mature Cognition by Dr. Raymond Moore

Homeschooling Comes Of Age By Carolyn Kleiner

Single-minded and Confident By Shirley M.R. Minster (c) 2000

What is the National Home Education Network? By Marsha Ransom

Parenting Gifted Children by Linda Kregar Silverman, Ph.D.

What is the National Home Education Network by Marsha Ransom

Preparing for College Writing by Dave Marks

Resource Reviews

  • May/June 2000, Issue, Volume 8, No. 3

    RESOURCE NETWORK

    Words That Encourage Jane Boswell

    Tall Tales and Molasses by Gordon Corbett

    Confidence Builders by Kathryn Stout

    Family Supporters Speak Out by Dr. Raymond Moore

    Are We Raising Boys Wrong? by Holly Robinson

    In Defense of Honest Hypocrisy by Dr. Renee Fuller

    A Family Garden by Gale Luby

    For Dads Only by Dr. Dale Simpson

    Strategies For Writing Reports by Dave Marks

    Resource Reviews by Shirley Minster

    Life In The Asynchronous Family by Kathi Kearney

    President Clinton's Remarks by Shirley Minster

  • March/April 2000, Issue, Volume 8, No. 2

    RESOURCE NETWORK

    An "A" In The Life by Malcolm Plent

    Remedies For Attention Deficit Disorder with Hyperactivity by Dorothy Moore

    The Latest Research on How Children Learn by Pat Montgomery

    The Homeschooling Mom - They Love Us Every Mess by Lydia Edmunds (age 12)

    Listen To That Applause! by Jane Boswell

    Those Awful Gimmes by Dr. Renee Fuller

    Repeating History by Tony Courtney

    Encouraging Art and Creativity by Sharon Jeffus

    The Common Cold-Common Sense by Gale Luby

    FunOFit Playing Field by Heidi H. Sampson

    Its About Time! by Gordon Corbett

    Making a Difference

    Adding the Creative to Creative Writing by Dave Marks

    In The Garden and Kitchen by Gale Luby

    Preparing Your Homeschool Portfolio by Shirley Minster

    Art, Writing, Science and Timelines by Shirley Minster

    What Has Happened to Our USA?

    Colleges Are Increasingly Positive Toward Homeschoolers

    From Our Family To Yours

    January/February 2000, Issue, Volume 8, No. 1:

    Raising Vocabulary Levels by Shirley Minster

    HEN Radio Newsletter by Vicki Brady

    November/December 1999, Issue, Volume 7, No. 4:

    RESOURCE NETWORK

    Index to Resources

    Feel Like Giving Up? by Dorothy Moore

    From Our Family To Yours by Terri/Vicki Brad

    Spring Into Science by Shirley M.R. Minster

    Homeschooling Under Stress by Eileen Benthal

    Homeschooling Gifted Children by Kathi Kearney

    Let's Write by Dave Marks

    Time - In by Jean Illsley Clark, M.A.

    Learning & Nutrition by Gale Luby

    Resource & Book Reviews

    A Merry Heart by Shirley M.R. Minster

    April/May 1999 Issue, Volume 7, No. 2:

    Study Buddies by Moore Foundation

    From Our Family To Yours by Terri/Vicki Brady

    Spring Into Science by Shirley M.R. Minster

    Do You Dream in Pictures? by Dr. Renee Fuller

    The Energetic Gifted Child by Kathleen Julicher

    Let's Write by Dave Marks

    Time - In by Jean Illsley Clark, M.A

    Learning & Nutrition by Gale Luby

    Resource & Book Reviews

    A Merry Heart by Shirley M.R. Minster

    February/March 1999 Issue, Volume 7, No. 1:

    Let's Write (Understanding Ideas) by Dave Marks

    Speaking of Minorities by Dr. Raymond Moore

    Homeschooling Together by Shirley M.R. Minster

    HEN RADIO NEWSLETTER by Vicki & Terry Brady

    These ARE the Special Times by Amanda Bennett

    Finding Time To Dig Deeper by Kathryn Stout

    The Eagle - An Ode To Homeschooling by Diane Linn

    Home(school)...A Master Plan For Yours by Jane Boswell

    Education Is an Atmosphere by Karen Andreola

    The Merging of Science and Art by Sharon Jeffus

    June 1998 Issue, Volume 6, No. 3:

    Talks, Times and Suddenlies by Jane R. Boswell

    New Leaves and Fitness by Heidi Sampson

    Ingredients of the Project Method (Now called Unit Studies) by Dr. Raymond and Dorothy Moore

    Summertime Fun With A Touch of Learning by Amanda Bennett

    Nag, Nag, Nag by William Mattox

    Justice For All by Pat Montgomery

    My Hero by Brian McGray

    August 1995 Issue, Volume 3, No. 4:

    Learning Success With Unit Studies & More by Jane Boswell

    Christmas: A Study of Love by Amanda Bennett

    Writer's Help! by David Marks

    How Do We Actually Teach Spelling? (grades 3 & up) by Gayle Graham

    Let's Write Lesson by Dave Marks

    June 1995 Issue, Volume 3, No. 3:

    Homeschooling Celebrates 25 Years by Jane Boswell

    Resource Index

    Identifying Your Sources of Support by Debbie Strayer

    Interests of Our Children (of our children or for our children) by Amanda Bennett

    Questions & Answers by Shirley M.R. Minster

    Writer's Help by Dave Marks

    Let's Write! by Dave Marks

    A Lively Curiousity by Gordon Corbett

    The Olympic Adventure Unit Study Adventures by Amanda Bennett

    What Does Real Home Schooling Mean? by Dorothy Moore

    Resource Reviews: Theme-Focused Magazines for Children, Cobblestone Publishing, Inc.

    by Shirley M.R. Minster

    Book Reviews: Never Give In by Jane Boswell

    Raising Your Children As World Christians by Elizabeth Adleta

    Apprenticeships Offer a Career Headstart by Jonathan Ros

    Learning & Exploring Together by Gayle Graham

    A Note of Encouragement by Jane Boswell

    Pioneers & Science by Amanda Bennet

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