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The classic and indispensable work on teaching children at home, fully revised and updated for today's new generation of homeschooling parents During the coronavirus pandemic, the majority of American children had to learn from home, leaving many parents struggling to support their children's education and worrying about when and if it's the right time to send their children back to in-person learning. Outside of the pandemic, more than two million American children are being taught at home by their own parents. In this revised edition of the book that helped launch the whole movement, Pat Farenga refreshes John Holt's timeless and revolutionary understanding of the ways children come to understand the world, adding up-to-date advice such as homeschooling and technology. Chapters on living with children, serious play, children and work, and learning difficulties will fascinate and encourage parents and help them enjoy each homeschool day. John Holt's warm understanding of children and his passionate belief in every child's ability to learn have made this book the bible of homeschooling families everywhere. No parent even considering homeschooling should be without this wise and unique reference.

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John Holt (1927-1985), one of this country's leading educational and social critics, was the author of ten influential books which have been translated into fourteen languages. Known both as a passionate reformer and as the gentle voice of reason (Life magazine), John Holt offers insights into the nature of learning that are more relevant today than ever before. Pat Farenga, writer and president of Holt Associates, brings more than 34 years of fieldwork, advocacy, and personal experience to help children and parents learn in their own ways. He lectures all over the country and is the father of three home-schooled daughters. John Holt (1927-1985), one of this country's leading educational and social critics, was the author of ten influential books which have been translated into fourteen languages. Known both as a passionate reformer and as the gentle voice of reason (Life magazine), John Holt offers insights into the nature of learning that are more relevant today than ever before. Pat Farenga, writer and president of Holt Associates, brings more than 34 years of fieldwork, advocacy, and personal experience to help children and parents learn in their own ways. He lectures all over the country and is the father of three home-schooled daughters. George Newbern is an Earphones Award-winning narrator and a television and film actor best known for his roles as Brian MacKenzie in Father of the Bride and Father of the Bride Part II, as well as Danny in Friends. As a voice actor, he is notable for his role as Superman on the Cartoon Newtork series Static Shock, Justice League, and Justice League Unlimited. He has guest starred on many television series, including Scandal, The Mentalist, Private Practice, CSI: Miami, and Numb3rs. He holds a BA in theater arts from Northwestern University.

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