Debra Bell's best-selling manual has been revised and updated for a new generation of home educators! This indispensable resource belongs on the shelf of every family taking part in home-based learning. Inside you will find:Six ingredients of a successful homeschoolSubject-by-subject guidelines and program recommendationsKeys to unlocking your child's learning potentialTen ways to motivate the reluctant learnerCreative solutions for burnout, budgeting, and managing your timeThis new edition includes a guide to using the Internet and new technology in yourhome school. You will also get the latest information on teaching middle school and highschool courses, including a list of academic contests and competitions.