Product Description

Homeschooling moms and dads can be overwhelmed by the demands on their time. Between their children’s educational needs; their roles as spouse, parent, and more; and their own individual desires and goals, these mothers and fathers struggle to accomplish all that must be done. In Help for the Harried Homeschooler, experienced homeschooler, author, and mother of four Christine Field offers sound advice for parents who want not only to achieve homeschooling success but also to reach a balance in their lives.

Product Details

• Amazon Sales Rank: #186383 in Books
• Published on: 2002-01-15
• Released on: 2002-01-15
• Original language: English
• Number of items: 1
• Binding: Paperback
• 288 pages

From the Inside Flap
Homeschooling moms and dads can be overwhelmed by the demands on their time. Between their children?s educational needs; their roles as spouse, parent, and more; and their own individual desires and goals, these mothers and fathers struggle to accomplish all that must be done. In Help for the Harried Homeschooler, experienced homeschooler, author, and mother of four Christine Field offers sound advice for parents who want not only to achieve homeschooling success but also to reach a balance in their lives.

About the Author
Christine M. Field and her husband homeschool their four children in the Chicago, Illinois area. Christine is the author of four other books, including Life Skills for Kids. She speaks nationwide, writes columns for Homeschool Digest and Open Arms magazines, and has contributed to such publications as Hearts at Home, Focus on the Family Magazine and Single Parent Family. Christine has appeared in the media on Family News in Focus, on Moody Broadcasting Network, on USA Radio Network, on the Home Education Network, and on “Family Life Today” with Dennis Rainey.

Customer Reviews

AWESOME ADDITION TO HOMESCHOOL LIBRARY
"Let us not be weary in well doing: for in due season we shall reap, if we fail not." GALATIONS 6:9, KJV

Being a mum is hard. So much multi-tasking is required. What if you add the responsibility of your children's education into the mix? It certainly makes for an interesting life. It doesn't have to be unattainable though. Christine Field has come up with a practical guide to leading a balanced life whilst providing the best education for your child.

This book would be great for both the experienced homeschooling parent and the novice Homeschooler. It gives wonderfully practical advice about keeping your sanity when things seem to be overwhelming, how to avoid burnout, and brings it all back to what God says in his Word. I loved what she had to say about making a mission plan and that homeschooling could be even considered a "calling". WOW!

This book has made me feel better about our decision to homeschool our children. It would be a great addition to any homeschoolers bookshelf.

It helped this harried homeschooler
This book is very well written. The organization is superb, the ideas fresh and practical and the humor engaging. I really like the author's writing style and the personal stories she shares. She covers a wide variety of topics and actually gets down into them, instead of mentioning that they exist and wishing you the best at figuring it out. I came away feeling like a) I wasn't alone, b) I could do this because c) the book gave a lot of wonderful advice and how to apply it.

Several reviews mentioned that they didn't like the 'Christian' perspective. While not fundamentalist, I am Christian. I don't agree with some of the statements or expressions used, but I respect the author's right to write what she chooses. I felt in no way did the Christian statements detract from the book.

This book is a valuable resource. I have recommended it to other struggling, harried homeschoolers and will continue to do so because I feel it is one of the few homeschooling books I've read that really works.

Not what I expected....
There is nothing in the Amazon "book description" that suggests that this is a fundamentalist Christian book. Nothing wrong with a fundamentalist viewpoint...I just want to know ahead of time if I am buying a book that is as much about leading a Christian life as it is about homeschooling. I expected a book dealing with balancing my life as it pertains to homeschooling versus a book that covers balancing my life solely from a spiritual perspective. For some people, homeschooling and spirituality aren't the exact same thing. The description and title of the book could have been more forthcoming.