The Courageous Homeschooling Handbook
Starting Out
Updated in 2024 and with 50+ 4-5 star Amazon reviews, the Courageous Homeschooling Handbook reassures you that, although starting homeschooling feels scary, many of us have trod the path before and can prove it's the best decision you've ever made.
"I read this book when I wasn’t sure I could homeschool. After reading the book. I felt confident that I could do this. Highly recommend. I passed book on to someone else on the fence & she too made the decision “I can do this”. Thanks." ~ Amazon 5-star review
With my own homeschool son going to Oxford University, I set up the Courageous Homeschooling Facebook support group with members from all over the world to help and support each other. It is their advice and reassurance you will read in the Courageous Homeschooling Handbook, allowing you to benefit from the wisdom of the largest group of homeschooling families ever collected together in one book.
This Handbook has helped many parents by proving you can do this and homeschooling gives your child the best start in life.
"This book is filled to the brim with inspirational realistic ideas and information. I can honestly say that if I hadn't read this book, I may not have been brave enough to take the leap, and I'm so glad for this journey, I wouldn't have missed it for the world."
~ Amazon 5 star review
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The Courageous Homeschooling Handbook Starting Out
Help, Support And Encouragement
One of the worst things about deciding to homeschool is the responsibility.
- Can I cope?
- Will my child miss out by not going to school?
- What about friends?
Don't worry, we've all been there and we know how lonely it can feel trying to shoulder the burden of taking your child's future into your own hands.
You will find the answers to these cries from the heart from real-life Moms inside the Courageous Homeschooling Handbook.
You will be inspired to read the reassuring answers which prove that we've all been there, we know exactly what you mean - but actually it's all going to work out just fine.
In fact, homeschooling is going to be the most fulfilling thing you've ever done.
What The First Handbook Covers
The first Handbook covers all the main fears we share about homeschooling that come to bite us in the night however long we've been doing it.
When you're starting out, homeschooling can feel like a leap in the dark - and one where others are only too happy to pounce with critical remarks.
After all, everyone sends their children to school; why should you risk everything on a gamble where the responsibility is all down to you?
What if you mess up your child's future?
The first Courageous Homeschooling Handbook makes starting homeschool much easier and less scary by sharing top tips from other homeschooling families so you can see what others learned and reassure yourself that things will work out.
It will also help uncover the pitfalls because when you are starting homeschooling it's easy to make mistakes.
Especially as you're worried about doing it 'right' and ticking all the boxes when it comes to learning.
So it's a great relief to hear from other homeschoolers that they also struggled and wanted to know what to do.
“Relax. Don't compare. Not to public school, not to other homeschool families... Do what works for you and your children. That's the beauty of homeschooling.
I promise, even when you think you're doing it all wrong, or not doing enough, you will see your children growing and learning. It's amazing.”
~Jennifer,
The Courageous Homeschooling Handbook Starting Out
Feel The Fear And Do It Anyway
You will find chapters covering all the main doubts and concerns we face:
- Am I doing enough? Am I doing it right?
- Too many subjects to teach
- Being judged by others
You will find answers to the biggest obstacle all homeschoolers face as Moms share their concern that their child won't find friends and will be left lonely and isolated.
"It's a daunting task to buck the trend of normal schooling methods! This book provided us with much needed support and addressed all our worries and concerns."
~ Amazon 5 star review
The Courageous Homeschooling Handbook Starting Out
The Handbook also gives a glimpse into a real homeschool day so you can get an insight into how different (and exciting!) your life will become once you have taken your child out of school.
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"Totally love these books. They've been so instrumental in helping me understand what homeschooling can really offer. "
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"Thank you so much for taking the time to try and help terrified parents, like me, feel more confident that we made the right choice.”
~ Buddy and Kathy, Courageous Homeschooling Facebook group
"Can’t wait to get my copy! This book is full of real life wisdom and quotes." ~ Lisa
"Excited." ~ Lely
"I can't wait!" ~ Dawn
PS Thanks so much to the members of my Courageous Homeschooling Facebook support group for letting me share your words which will bring strength and comfort to so many.
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