In a fit of frustration I asked, “How do you encourage creativity without the house getting trashed?”...
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With the opportunities for technology use in the fine arts, your student has options that can take her further than anyone has gone before. Who knows, the next great technological revolution in the arts might just come from her!...
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Through careful observation and nurturing of your child’s interests and choices, you’ll learn a lot about his personality. Use these observations as you plan lessons and choose curriculum....
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Most of us are quick to identify when homeschool is not working. On top of our natural tendency to focus on the negative, our constant self-doubt keeps us on our toes, wondering if we are doing enough. When you see these signs, though, you know that homeschool is on track....
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There is no single solution for effective communication in marriage. But, when we make the effort to have a well-rounded understanding of our spouses and their personalities, our ability to communicate with one another can grow by leaps and bounds....
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You are probably already training your child in good habits without even realizing it. Do you prompt your child to say “thank you” when given a gift, hold the door for someone, or say “excuse me”?...
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If there is balance between the essentials and the extras but the schedule is so tightly packed that there is no room for flexibility, there remains a need...
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The Bible implies people should be educated in all subject areas. When instructions for the temple and ark were given, one assumes the recipients had already received instruction in mathematics. The genealogies listed in the Old and New Testaments exist because parents taught their children history....
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In case you’re new to all this and it hasn’t sunk in: you are a homeschooler. Your child is not in a traditional school anymore that requires him or her to follow a strict schedule that starts at 8:00 AM and ends at 3:00 PM, Monday through Friday. ...
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God has given us children, and that responsibility requires a comprehensive approach while raising them. When they are young, they can not care for themselves, so we make sure they are fed, diapered, cleaned, and have a place to sleep....
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