Hesitant to Homeschool?: Answers to 20 Common Questions

Answers to common questions and concerns for anyone considering homeschooling.

From "What if I don't know the content?" to "Will my child miss out on the school experience?" to "What about preparing for college?" this book answers homeschooling questions with thoughtful and concise explanations, provides practical action items, and inspires with ideas and examples. If you're considering homeschooling, Hesitant to Homeschool? gives you the pros and cons of homeschooling, shares the experiences of other homeschooling families, and provides information on where to begin.

Written by active homeschool parents who lead a homeschool co-op, Hesitant to Homeschool? addresses 20 common concerns and challenges. With each chapter devoted to one question, the book makes it easy for you to read from start to finish or go straight to the homeschooling questions you have. Included are checklists, anecdotes, and planning questions.

Jessica Solis Carpinelli is a homeschooler and dance educator who brings firsthand, experiential knowledge of the homeschooling world as both a traditionally schooled and homeschooled student. She developed the children's dance program at a southern California studio and has worked for more than twenty years as a professional dance educator. As an experienced homeschooling and working parent of two children, she applies her understanding of child development to help parents find the best educational path for their children. Jessica and Mandi McArthur are the cofounders of a local homeschool cooperative and a large social media based homeschool group. Together, they developed and run The Coop Homeschool (thecoophomeschool.com). They provide workshops, write blog posts, present podcasts, and offer one-to-one consulting for new and experienced homeschooling families. Jessica lives in San Diego County, California.

Mandi McArthur, MA ED., MBA, grew up in southern California where she thrived in a traditional school setting. She obtained her MA in education and school counseling and taught at a traditional junior high school and high school. After earning her MBA, she became a homeschool parent to her three children and has been homeschooling ever since. Mandi explores traditional and homeschooling educational philosophies, writes and uses a variety of curriculum, and invests in numerous communities, bringing a breadth of tried-and-true practices and wisdom to potential homeschool parents. Mandi and Jessica Solis Carpinelli are the cofounders of a local homeschool cooperative and a large social media based homeschool group. Together, they developed and run The Coop Homeschool (thecoophomeschool.com). They provide workshops, write blog posts, present podcasts, and offer one-to-one consulting for new and experienced homeschooling families. Mandi lives in Texas.