Home School – A Viable Alternative

As this site is primarily about living in the country, and secondary about raising children in the country, one of the first aspects to your new country home that you’ll investigate is the quality of schools in the area.
How far are they away from your home? What of their reputations? What alternative services are available [...]

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Home Schooling – Elementary Age

The pages here on home schooling are as old as this website. Even after 10 years, after recent review, the concepts and theories have stood the test of time.

"Love is what makes you smile when you’re tired."Terri- age 4
Just like John Holt’s books, the needs of children and the public schools that we shove them [...]

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Raising Great Children in the Country

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If you’re no stranger to this website you’ll know why I’ve devoted an entire section to country kids.
You’ll also know that I began the celebration that is my daughter’s life alongside this website. But first I had to leave my fast-paced, high-stress, life in the big city, behind. Hence the name “GoodByeCityLife”.
Although the details of my [...]

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