Dr. Marie-Claire Moreau

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Apr 11 2019

What’s the big deal with tapping?

If you’ve never heard of tapping before, it’s a gentle way to talk to the meridians of the body to help remove blockages, balance energy, and calm emotional responses to things that are troubling. You’ll find some great article links on the bottom of my Home Page, or just spend a little time on my Youtube Channel or elsewhere and learn a little more.

So, what’s the big deal with tapping anyway? Why exactly is it so popular, and why do I keep talking about it here so much?

The big deal is that it works. Having been around now a long time, there are now hundreds of studies demonstrating a statistical improvement in clients who tap versus those who don’t. This is huge because studies aren’t always available for natural and holistic methods, but there is plenty of research about tapping, so it really stands out.

If you’re thinking I might be crazy for promoting it so much, I want you to know I was very skeptical about tapping at first, too. As an academic and a researcher, I used to think it was crazy to assume that something so simple as tapping on the body could actually work (I also thought it looked a little nutty to be honest!). But, by training myself and reading the studies, and by applying tapping techniques to myself and other people, I have seen the results with my own eyes, and I have felt them within my own body.

And did I mention tapping is all-natural and no-cost? What has anybody got to lose (except maybe a problem or two)? It’s a very low risk option with a really good chance it’ll work.

I was recently inspired to do a video about receiving a medical diagnosis. That’s a topic that comes up a lot in life, plus I’ve worked with more than a couple of people this has happened to recently. To get a glimpse of the power of tapping, feel free to watch the video and try to imagine how it might work on people who’ve recently received some unpleasant news. Or, just use it to see what tapping is like, then try to apply it all by yourself to whatever situations you may be experiencing in your own life.

To your expansion and improvement,

As a coach, writer, recovered over-doer and busyness addict, I understand the challenges of creating a balanced, healthy lifestyle while the mind tries to sabotage your success. In my journey to vibrant health, I created a personalized health system of nutrition and supplementation, lifestyle changes, and I retrained my mind and the energy of my body. I view my success as the formula to my happy, healthy life. I now empower other women to create their own personalized formulas, including the tools and strategies just right for them! Amazing life shifts come from our relationships. I look forward to helping you, too!

Written by Marie-Claire · Categorized: Women's Mind Body & Spirit · Tagged: EFT, research, tapping

May 30 2016

As families flock to homeschooling, how does this impact you?

FPEA Keynote (Credit: Moreau)

You read the papers. I know you have friends and neighbors whose children take the bus.

I don’t have to tell you how public school parents are worried about stuff going down in their kids’ schools. Some are angry. Others are downright scared.

Honestly, if I read one more story about testing, restrooms, bullying, vaxxing, race discrimination, teachers behaving badly, sex education curricula, school bus violence, religious intolerance…well, the list goes on and on. In my opinion, election campaigning has  introduced even more confusion into the minds of many youngsters this year, too.

It’s a hot mess.

Other families are now just discovering the benefits of homeschooling. Upon realizing there’s no one-size-fits-all approach to learning, they’re looking at ways to better meet the needs of unique children, or how to live a life of learning outside the four walls.

Over the weekend, I had the honor of once again attending the largest homeschooling convention in the country. As I met with families in the exhibit area and encountered parents throughout the convention center, I once again got a glimpse of the enormity of our growing community, with fresh eyes as I compared it to last year. This weekend’s event brought in some 20,000 people, the largest attendance ever I’m told. Understand I’m only talking about one event. These kinds of conferences happen all year long, throughout the country.

In Orlando, as in other areas I travel, I met families of all kinds, all coming together to share a common journey. But, over the last few years, I’ve been sensing a more diverse audience than ever before. Research hasn’t caught up to this emerging new demographic, but it’s blaringly obvious the new face of homeschooling is more and more a reflection of concerns arising over government schooling.

Makes sense. Parents are looking for options. They’ve already changed schools and they’ve already tried the private and charter alternatives. They’ve looked into virtual programs and smaller academies. In the end, lots of them are abandoning schools altogether. They’re leaving what they view as a failing system, often leaving behind beloved teachers and favorite Principals they trusted for years. Yet, they don’t trust the overall experience any more. So, they’re packing it in. They’re suddenly homeschooling.

Does this influx of families impact those of us already homeschooling?

I think it does.

Depending on your perspective, the growing number of homeschoolers could be a good thing or a bad thing. The rise of homeschooling could be viewed as a necessary evolution, a reflection of modern society as it were, increasing opportunities and avenues for connection and collaboration and information for us all. It could (will) continue to validate what we’re doing, providing even more evidence of the logic and success of our choices as more homeschoolers enter the adult world and show off what they’ve got.

On the flip side, the influx of modern families could send you into hiding, as homeschooling evolves into something other than what you originally signed up for. No longer an elite club for the righteous, the celebrities, the non-conformists and the free thinkers, homeschooling might not appeal to you so much now that everybody’s doing it. I can’t read your mind, but I’ve heard at least a few parents saying it doesn’t feel so special any more.

There are certainly some distinct areas being impacted, that I observe in my work and that I hear from other homeschool leaders. Because these areas may impact you directly, I want to share what you might expect as homeschooling continues to explode:

For starters, you can probably expect more questions and requests for information than ever before. Perhaps you’re already finding this true in your daily life. As more people begin coming to you for help, you might choose to offer more assistance. Or not. Be aware that having experience homeschooling in an area is a valuable asset. Others will probably want to learn what you know.

Increasing numbers of homeschoolers will probably mean an increased need for support in your area. Given that at least some of the new families haven’t had a whole lot of time to prepare, you might notice a growing lack of understanding and an even greater need for basic help than ever before. Local support groups could experience an increase in memberships and online support systems even more join requests than previous years. You can recommend this book if you like.

Whereas orientation for new homeschoolers is traditionally offered at the beginning or end of a “school year”, you might begin seeing more events in your area throughout the year. Online events are already occurring throughout the year, providing information and encouragement for those just dropping in. Prepare to see even more information sessions and online conferences for newcomers in years to come.

Given that many new families come from school environments, you might begin to notice a demand for more structured activities in your community. People who are used to classes and bell ringing will be looking for similar activities in your area. Should you feel led to direct new families, you might respond by pointing them to structured activities that already exist where you live. Or, you may feel called to help create structured activities (like classes, fairs and co-ops) if they don’t already exist.

On the other hand, it’s logical to assume that not everybody is happy about the changing culture and the newer flavors of support and activities. Certainly perspectives will differ, but this could become a time for you to reassess your involvement in activities that lose their intimacy or other qualities you presently enjoy. Larger homeschool programs can sometimes begin to resemble the very school programs some homeschoolers avoid. Fractioning of groups and activities tend to occur during these times, as well, as breakout groups form in response to the needs of families feeling lost in the larger sphere. Systems that no longer function will be reinvented.

Similarly, an increase in homeschoolers usually also means an increase in the search for social activities. I see this emerging in my area, and I’ll bet you notice it in yours, too. Alongside this need, I am finding many long-time homeschoolers are starting to reassess the kinds of socialization they desire for their own kids. Depending on your view, the rise of homeschooling could be a time to reflect upon your specific reasons for homeschooling, and whether to expand your children’s opportunities to include different kinds of socialization — or not.

Finally, if you haven’t already noticed, the rising number of homeschoolers has become a way for opportunists to cash in. The marketplace is fast becoming a free-for-all, as publishers and other companies are targeting homeschoolers, often creating new products specifically for our market.  New products hold the potential to change your way of thinking, as manufacturers sometimes fabricate standards and needs that do not even exist. As parents, it’s important we pay attention to the changing homeschool marketplace. Though many of these products are exceptional, others have little to do with a quality homeschool education. And while you may welcome, as I do, the myriad of new product choices for use in the homeschool, I also advise even greater discernment when previewing products from companies that don’t have your best interests in mind — just your wallet.

What effects are you noticing in your area as the result of the increasing homeschool population? Are you welcoming these changes or are you feeling compromised in ways you do not enjoy?

I would love to hear what is happening in your community as homeschooling expands across the country. Please leave a COMMENT in the space below.

To your success,

Dr. Marie-Claire Moreau is a college professor who traded in her tenure to become a homeschool mom 20+ years ago.  A homeschooling pioneer and the founder of many groups and organizations, she works to advance home education, and is an outspoken supporter of education reform coast to coast.  Her book, Suddenly Homeschooling: A Quick Start Guide to Legally Homeschool in Two Weeks, is industry-acclaimed as it illustrates how homeschooling can rescue children and families from the public school system, and how anyone can begin homeschooling within a limited time-frame, with no teaching background whatsoever.  A liaison for regional school-to-home organizations, a homeschool leader, and a women’s life coach, Marie-Claire mentors in a variety of areas that impact health, education and lifestyle. A conference speaker, she has appeared at FPEA, H.E.R.I., Home Education Council of America, The Luminous Mind, Vintage Homeschool Moms, iHomeschool Network, and many other events. Her articles have appeared in and on Holistic Parenting, CONNECT, Homefires, Homemaking Cottage, Kiwi, Circle of Moms, and hundreds of sites and blogs nationwide.  Marie-Claire can be reached at contactmarieclaire@gmail.com.

Written by Marie-Claire · Categorized: Homeschool · Tagged: blog, research, support

Jun 01 2015

Does homeschooling prepare kids for college?

{This post is one in a series called, “Top 10 Fears”, in which I speak to the most common fears parents express about homeschooling the high school years.  To see all the topics, or to start at the beginning, click HERE.}

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Fear #5

Homeschooling won’t prepare your kid for college

 

I love my job, I really do.

One of the reasons is because I get to use phrases like, “hog wash” and say stuff like, “preposterous” more than most people.

This is one of those times.  That’s because the fear of homeschoolers not getting into college couldn’t be any more false than it already is.  And yet it is.  It’s actually more than false, negative-false, and false to the highest degree.

You see, homeschoolers get into colleges in very high numbers.  I’m talking about all kinds of homeschooled kids, with all kids of homeschool backgrounds, into all kinds of colleges nationwide and overseas.

Want proof?  All you have to do is start reading.

There are lots and lots of testimonials of homeschoolers succeeding in college, and lots and lots of research confirming exactly what you want to know — that homeschoolers rock college.  Easily, too.

Did you know that homeschoolers are sought after by many colleges?

Did you realize that homeschoolers can actually get in more easily, may graduate sooner, might earn more financial aid, frequently enter with more early credit, and can even have a higher graduation rate than other students?

Do you get how well-prepared and attractive to colleges homeschoolers are, as compared to their same-age peers who’ve all had the same exact set of courses in high school?

Have you even thought about how [much more] amazing your kid is going to be after spending the next four years following a completely customized curriculum designed to turn him/her into a top college prospect?

Rest easy, parents.  Your homeschooler will get in just fine.  But if you’d like to read more, check out the links I’ve included for you below.  You can also chat with me to make sure you’re doing all the right stuff to maximize your chances.  I’d be honored to play a role on your successful team.

Other links of interest:

5 Days of College Prep High Schooling (a series of articles)

How do homeschoolers get into college?

Homeschoolers Pay for College

Bibliographies Worth Reviewing:

Homeschooling: A Comprehensive Survey of the Research (courtesy of Gifted Homeschoolers Forum)

Homeschoolers on to college (ERIC file)

Marie-Claire Moreau, Quick Start Homeschool

 

 

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Dr. Marie-Claire Moreau is a college professor who traded in her tenure to become a homeschool mom 20+ years ago.  The founder of many homeschool groups and organizations, she works to advance home education, and is an outspoken supporter of education reform coast to coast.  Her book, Suddenly Homeschooling: A Quick Start Guide to Legally Homeschool in Two Weeks, is industry-acclaimed as it illustrates how homeschooling can rescue children and families from the system, and how anyone can begin homeschooling within a limited time-frame, or with no educational background whatsoever.  A liaison for regional school-to-home organizations and a homeschool leader in Florida, Marie-Claire also mentors homeschool families nationwide. A conference speaker, she has appeared at FPEA, H.E.R.I., Home Education Council of America, and many other events.  She currently writes for audiences at Quick Start Homeschool, which she founded in 2010, and as a guest writer on other sites as often as she can.  Her articles have appeared in CONNECT magazine, on Homefires, atCircle of Moms, and she has contributed to hundreds of other blogs nationwide.  Dr. Moreau can be reached at contactmarieclaire@gmail.com.

Written by Marie-Claire · Categorized: Homeschool · Tagged: college, high school, research, statistics, success

Feb 20 2014

Homeschool socialization illustrated

With all the chatter about socialization and homeschool isolation, I thought this might be a good day to post a little graphic for you all.

I regularly read the stats, so your takeaway may be different from mine, but what stood out for me on this one was the illustrated portion attacking homeschool isolation myths.  In light of recent events on television and social media (like celebrities throwing their .02 into the pot), I found it a particularly good depiction of just WHERE and HOW homeschoolers actually learn.

Scroll down.  Read carefully.  And don’t forget to check out the bar graphs about homeschool success, too!

Help spread the good word by SHARING this entire link with your friends, will you?  Leave a COMMENT below with your impressions, too!

Enjoy.

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Source: BestMastersinEducation.com

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Written by Marie-Claire · Categorized: Homeschool · Tagged: research, socialization, success

Oct 08 2012

Where’s the proof?

Homeschooling is centuries-old, and has been widely practiced in modern society for several decades.  It is no longer new, lending credibility to the process and allowing years of research to accumulate and substantiate its successes.  With decades of graduates under their belts, successful homeschool parents have proudly shared their stories.  Their graduates, now in the workforce in the U.S. and all around the globe, have had time to prove themselves as well, demonstrating the wisdom and logic of their parents’ decisions so many years ago.

What have these tales told and numbers shown?  The stories are consistent. They tell that homeschoolers come out ahead.  Not just holistically, as in some overall happiness factor (which is reported anecdotally, too), but in quantifiable measures, like test scores and money awarded for college.

Looking at test scores, for instance, homeschooled students consistently rank at the top of the nation’s standardized test takers. One study completed by the National Home Education Research Institute and published in the Academic Achievement Journal concluded that homeschoolers taking the Iowa or California Achievement Test scored in the 84-89th percentile when measured against public schoolers averaging in 50th percentile. In another study at a Minnesota college, homeschooled graduates attending the college earned higher GPAs than the other students there.  These are superior, measurable results — similar to other numbers found in many other studies as well.

Completion rates are another area where homeschoolers top statistics.  Graduates from homeschool don’t just enter college with more early credits than other graduates, but they boast a higher graduation rate, too.  Though the causes are not exactly known, superior study habits, a solid work ethic, an ongoing support system plus mastering how to learn are more than likely major factors in contributing to homeschool success.

It is beyond the scope of this post to summarize all of the research to date; however, a report on this topic is available from this author (click sidebar).  Those wishing to learn more  should also consult organizations like the National Home Education Research Institute and publishers of national educational data, such as the U.S. Department of Education and the United States Bureau of the Census.

Written by Marie-Claire · Categorized: Homeschool · Tagged: research

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