Maggie Hogan

Home-School Author, Speaker, and Mother

Teaching the Lessons of Pearl Harbor

Although I believe in teaching history in a chronological, orderly fashion, I also believe in "teachable moments." Important dates fall into this...

December 06, 2006

Teaching the Lessons of Pearl Harbor

Celebrating Black History Month

Americans have recognized black history annually since 1926 when Dr. Carter G. Woodson established Negro History Week (which became Black History...

February 23, 2005

Celebrating Black History Month

Christmas around the World

Many of us take a break from our traditional school day during the Christmas holidays, although education still continues. Our kids learn cooking...

December 01, 2004

Christmas around the World

Educational Success for the New Year

A new year is upon us (already!). Although I love the idea of fresh starts, I must confess that January is one of the hardest months for me in...

December 31, 2003

Educational Success for the New Year

A Real Mom's Home School

I am a Real Mom, not the Martha Stewart of Home Schooling. Planning ahead and staying organized are not my strong suits. I will admit there have...

September 22, 2003

A Real Mom's Home School

Ten Strategies for Successful Home Schooling

Are you a person who tries to teach everything? Do you worry that your child isn't studying the exact right material for their grade? In our zeal...

February 17, 2003

Ten Strategies for Successful Home Schooling

Diaries From the Desert

A year ago, our bright and talented son decided that he was tired of college and wanted to do something “real” for a change. So he joined...

Diaries From the Desert

Celebrating Armed Forces Day

"We cannot, in this day of exploding world competition on all fronts, be content to maintain the status quo. We must also realize that the...

Celebrating Armed Forces Day

High School Internships and Apprenticeships

There are a great number of ways to creatively gain high school credit at home besides using a curriculum bought from a publisher. At this age,...

High School Internships and Apprenticeships

Guiding the Gifted Child

It appears to be more acceptable in our society to be athletically gifted, or musically gifted, or artistically gifted, or even socially gifted...

Guiding the Gifted Child

A Peek Inside My History Co-op

So many people have asked me how my co-ops work that I am writing this article, albeit somewhat reluctantly. Why reluctantly? Because this is only...

A Peek Inside My History Co-op

Home Schooling in High School for 'Ordinary' Parents

I don't think there is such thing as an "ordinary" home-schooling parent. But I know--from reading your e-mails--that many of you who eagerly...

Home Schooling in High School for 'Ordinary' Parents

Raising Poised, Confident, and Productive Adults

Students who home school through the teenage years tend to be more focused on what they want to accomplish with their lives. Those with artistic...

Raising Poised, Confident, and Productive Adults

Educational Co-ops: The Inside Scoop

What are co-ops? Are they a dumping ground for moms too busy to teach their children, or are they a blessing to moms wanting innovative ideas and...

February 27, 2002

Educational Co-ops: The Inside Scoop

The Benefits of Collaborative Learning

I've been involved in co-ops since my first day home schooling back in 1991. They take time and preparation. Sometimes they are inconvenient or...

January 23, 2002

The Benefits of Collaborative Learning

The Diary of a New Recruit October 19, 2001

The Diary of a New Recruit