Having tough love is uncomfortable. In parenting, homeschooling, and taking care of yourself, it takes an inner voice that reinforces you’re doing the right thing and to hold out for the good results it will produce....
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With its charts, graphs, and equations, economics can be an intimidating subject to teach (and to learn). When approached from a perspective that honors the complex nature of the person, however, both educators and students alike can begin to understand economics in its proper context....
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But that's the way it is with creating beauty. Sometimes it requires hard, difficult, and even painful work to achieve the goals....
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Since various forms of literature combine beautifully to form one continuous story of grace, it is critical that we learn to approach each portion of Scripture appropriately....
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Even when we strive to be intentional about building time for rest into our routines, it’s a struggle. It’s hard because to rest takes faith....
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Finding what works is as individual as our fingerprints! It’s not one-size-fits-all. Instead, it’s try and see how it goes. If it works, great! If not, try something different....
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While you drink your morning cup of coffee, take a moment to think of the creative energy and cooperative effort of thousands of people across multiple continents....
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Taking your child’s education in hand is frightening, and every homeschool mom worries if her child is progressing “normally.” Starting down the educational path with first children is especially intimidating because Mom has no experience with which to compare progress. ...
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Knowing in advance whether you want to plan for a typical school year or to fill gaps and strengthen specific areas will help tremendously as you seek to narrow down your options and plan for the coming year....
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As parents, it’s our job to instill a healthy attitude about money while equipping our kids with skills to manage their finances. Our teens are going to make some mistakes, but we can help them make mid-course corrections and keep them on track....
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