I have coached parents who homeschool their children. Most parents for which I have consulted aim to homeschool responsibly. However, their are some whose responsiblity-aim falls short of their target. This articles describes common benefits of responsible homeschooling as well as 10 tips in which a parent who decides to homeschool should aim.
Parents report that the benefits of responsible homeschool surpasses all educational experiences. In this day and time, a great benefit to homeschool is a parent’s ability to protect their children from the negative influences they may encounter outside the home. With the rise of violence in urban schools these days, this benefit probably surpasses all others. Parents want their children safe. Homeschool parents report that the transfer of their own familial values and belief to their children is the most beneficial of their experiences. Parents report that the ability to address their children’s questions regarding common and everyday challenges and joys of life is a plus.
(Continue Reading …)

September 27, 2007

Click on blogtalkradio, look for the show recorded on September 27, 2007 at 12 p.m. “Finding and Following Your Passion” with guest, author and educator Michelle Yisrael. and discover how to find your passion while helping your children discover theirs as well.

One sure fire way to combat negative behavior in disruptive and at-risk youngsters is to help them find their passion. The thing within them that drives them, that they are enthused about, that thing which gives them joy, and confidence. It could be theater, singing, baseball, academics, writing, or even helping others.

Spend time with your children and watch them. This will give you the information you need to steer them towards their passion and away from trouble.

Passion is a person’s inner desire. Psalm 37 tells us not to fret. This advice tells us not to be nervous about what others do or think, rather trust in God, delight in Him, commit everything we do to Him, to that which is good be honest and walk in integrity, Then he will give us the desires of our hearts.

What is passion? What are desires? They are those good and righteous things that we are enthused about, the good things that bring excitement to our hearts, the good things that excite our minds, our hearts, our tongues, and our actions. Your passion is the thing that you would be content doing on any day, at any time of day. A child’s passion, and ours as well, causes an outburst of joy within us. Passion is following your heart. In other words our desires and our passion are in fact one in the same.

(Continue Reading …)