Author: Rita Munn

Do homeschooling mothers ever get over the nagging doubts about school vs. homeschooling?

Mom-to-Mom Support/Archives for Rita Munn / Mom-to-Mom Support/Page 2 Do homeschooling mothers ever get over the nagging doubts about school vs. homeschooling? Question Do homeschooling mothers ever get over the nagging doubts? Every January since I started homeschooling I begin to wonder if I’m doing the right thing for my children. Last year at this [...]
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Could you walk through a typical day of homeschooling several children, along with small children?

Mom-to-Mom Support/Archives for Rita Munn / Mom-to-Mom Support/Page 2 Could you walk through a typical day of homeschooling several children, along with small children? Question We are considering homeschooling for our children. Could you walk through a typical day of homeschooling several children, along with small children? How do you teach each child at their [...]
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Today in the mail I received my daughter’s CAT results

Mom-to-Mom Support/Archives for Rita Munn / Mom-to-Mom Support/Page 2 Today in the mail I received my daughter's CAT results Question I just completed my first year of homeschooling my two daughters. Today in the mail I received their California Achievement Test results. One daughter received a composite percentile of 98%, while my other daughter only [...]
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Relatively low scores on standardized tests have us disappointed

Mom-to-Mom Support/Archives for Rita Munn / Mom-to-Mom Support/Page 2 Relatively low scores on standardized tests have us disappointed Question Our three youngest children are being homeschooled this year by my wife (this is our first attempt at homeschooling) through the Charter School System. Previously we have had all of our 5 children in Catholic schools [...]
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What are some good, easy-to-understand resources for working with ADHD children?

Mom-to-Mom Support/Archives for Rita Munn / Mom-to-Mom Support/Page 2 What are some good, easy-to-understand resources for working with ADHD children in a homeschooling environment? Question What are some good, easy to understand resources for working with ADHD children in a homeschooling environment? My son has been diagnosed by his pediatrician but I would really like [...]
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Our 12-year-old son is “gifted” but quite moody. How do I teach him?

Mom-to-Mom Support/Archives for Rita Munn / Mom-to-Mom Support/Page 2 Our 12-year-old son is “gifted” but quite moody. How do I teach him? Question Our 12-year-old son is "gifted"...he has an incredible memory and ability to learn almost anything quickly and without much effort. He’s also highly creative, always working on drawings and projects in the [...]
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This year all of my daughter’s friends are returning to public school

Mom-to-Mom Support/Archives for Rita Munn / Mom-to-Mom Support/Page 2 This year all of my daughter’s friends are returning to public school Question Our middle daughter is in 9th grade. We have been homeschooling since Kindergarten. We belong to a wonderful Catholic co-op and have a great park day. This year all of my daughter’s friends [...]
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I worry about taking my 11-year-old away from her friends and the social aspect of going to school.

Mom-to-Mom Support/Archives for Rita Munn / Mom-to-Mom Support/Page 2 I worry about taking my 11-year-old away from her friends and the social aspect of going to school. Question My husband and I are actively researching and praying on whether to make the leap and start homeschooling our children. My fears are not adding up to [...]
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How do I fulfill my son’s needs for interacting with other children?

Mom-to-Mom Support/Archives for Rita Munn / Mom-to-Mom Support/Page 2 How do I fulfill my son’s needs for interacting with other children? Question I just started homeschooling this year and receive great comfort from your website. I started the year with fear and trepidation, but knowing I was doing the will of God and it has [...]
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