Event
Potholes in the Homeschool Road & How to Avoid Them
Potholes in the Homeschool Road & How to Avoid Them
With Veteran Homeschool Moms & Activitists, Barbara Phillips and Diane Flynn Keith
Saturday, March 21, 2015
9:30 AM 11:30 PM
Unitarian Fellowship Hall
2124 Brewster Street (at Lowell)
Redwood City, CA 94062
Homeschooling your child can be an incredibly rewarding journey, but sometimes the homeschool road gets a little bumpy. You can run into unforeseen circumstances, challenges, or lack of cooperation that makes it seem like you're standing still rather than moving forward. For example:
What happens if your children won't cooperate?
What if you don't feel capable of teaching?
What if you get burned out?
What if the curriculum you choose doesn't work?
What if your husband and you don't agree on what methodology to use?
What if the kids' grandparents think homeschooling is a bad idea?
What if you don't have money to spend on curriculum?
What if your children want to go back to school?
What if nothing you try works?
In this interactive workshop, we'll expose these potholes and provide some strategies on how to avoid them. Together, we'll brainstorm ways to mitigate nearly every trial and tribulation you'll come across as a homeschool parent. Get practical advice and solutions that will ease your anxiety, help you get the cooperation you need, and inspire you to make positive changes to improve the journey for your family.
This is NOT an introduction to homeschooling.This workshop is for parents who are already homeschooling and need some extra support and inspiration. Please do not sign up for the workshop unless you are currently homeschooling and/or have attended any of our introductory workshops such as "Homeschool 101" or "The Art of Homeschooling."
Please arrive early, as we will begin the meeting promptly at 9:30 AM. Doors open at 9:00 AM.
This event will be held in the "Social Hall" at the Unitarian Universalist Fellowship. The entrance to the Social Hall is on Lowell Street. The facility is located in a well-maintained residential neighborhood. There is plenty of free street parking around the building.
This event is for adults only. Please do not bring children or babes-in-arms. Thank you for your cooperation.
Please bring any beverages or snacks needed for your own comfort during the presentation.
Space is limited. ADVANCED REGISTRATION IS STRONGLY ADVISED.
There is a small registration fee to defray expenses including room rental and hand-outs. Advanced Registration is $20 per person; Registration at the door (if seating is available) is $25 per person.
Register in advance and save $5.00
PLEASE PRINT YOUR TICKET AND BRING IT TO THE WORKSHOP AS PROOF OF PURCHASE. Thank you!
Sorry, no refunds. If you register and are unable to attend for any reason, you are welcome to transfer your registration to someone else. We will also be happy to email the handout (pdf) to anyone who registers and is unable to attend on the day of the event. Simply contact us after the event and request the handout.
Can't wait to see you there!
*About the Presenters:
Barbara Phillips is a veteran homeschool mom and activist, California credentialed teacher (Montessori certified), and a Reading Tutor and Coach who specializes in helping children with special needs. She has been mentoring un/homeschool families through workshops and presentations for over 20 years. Barbara un/homeschooled her daughter, Rachel, from second grade through high school.
Diane Flynn Keith is a veteran un/homeschool mom and mentor, editor of Homefires.com, author of the books "Carschooling" and "Papa's Pearls." Diane is a popular speaker at homeschool conferences throughout the U.S., and is featured in the new homeschool film, "Class Dismissed." Her oldest son was un/homeschooled from second grade through high school, and her youngest son was un/homeschooled from K-12.
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LocationUnitarian Fellowship Hall
2124 Brewster Avenue
Redwood City, CA 94062
United States
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| Minimum Age: 18 |
| Kid Friendly: No |
| Dog Friendly: No |
| Non-Smoking: Yes! |
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