Mom of 5 Offers Advice to Parents New to Homeschooling

As a professor, author, and homeschooling mother, Amber Shimel knows a thing or two about juggling homeschooling and a career

Amber Shimel is a homeschool mom of five, a university professor, and an author. Courtesy of Amber Shimel

Amber Shimel is a homeschool mom of five, a university professor, and the author of “Homeschooling Simplified: Practical Tips and Encouragement for the Journey.” As more and more parents continue to opt out of the standard school route and head down the homeschooling path, I asked Ms. Shimel about her experience as a homeschool mom and for advice for parents considering the option to homeschool their children. Here’s what she said.

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