Archives for 2012

Special Benefit Fundraiser for Homeschool Family

From December 19 through December 21, 2012, we hosted an ebook bundle benefit sale here on FiveJs.com to help a homeschool family who has taken on the care of ten additional children, ages 2–16, who need a safe and loving home. Proceeds from that ebook sale benefit raised $7,525 for those children! Thank you so […]

Filed Under: Miscellaneous · Homeschool Family-Run Businesses

Interview with Renee Harris of MadeOn Hard Lotion (Homeschool Family-Run Business)

Today I'm starting a new series here on FiveJs.com that will highlight home businesses run by homeschooling families. I'm extremely excited about this series for so many reasons! I know there are many families who want to homeschool their children but just can't seem to see how they'll make it work financially. I'm hoping that […]

Filed Under: High School · Strategies & Tips · Career Planning

How to Help Your Homeschool Child Choose a Career (Part 3)

Parents educate their children at home for any number of reasons. But I would venture to say that most—if not all—parents educate their children so they will be well-prepared to have fulfilling careers that they enjoy, whether that is a career as a doctor, teacher, or even as a stay-at-home mom.

Filed Under: High School · Strategies & Tips · Career Planning

How to Help Your Homeschool Child Choose a Career (Part 2)

So now for the million-dollar question: What career would best fit my child? Well, there's no quick answer to that question because finding the answer is a process. Here are some ways to help you and your child discover what career might be the best fit for him.

Filed Under: High School · Strategies & Tips · Career Planning

How to Help Your Homeschool Child Choose a Career (Part 1)

How soon should your child start thinking seriously about what he wants to do as a career? High school? Should he wait until he’s been to college a couple of years so he can explore his options?