Now that my five kids are well past the "little" phase, it is much easier now than ever to whip the house into shape, but it hasn’t always been that way. Here are some tips I've learned from years with and without helpful kids!...
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If education is only about career training, then what’s the point of Shakespeare? Or English lit? Or history? And if you’re only going to be flipping burgers or spending your days changing the oil in cars at the Jiffy Lube, why do we have you in school for twelve years...
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In an age where the family seems disconnected more than ever and the general expectation is for teens to rebel, I am blessed to enjoy close-knit relationships with my children. As I reflect on how this happened, it’s not complicated, but it was intentional. ...
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Tutorial instructors may be fellow homeschool parents, teachers offering additional classes on the side, or professionals who enjoy teaching....
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Taking on the dual task of working from home and homeschooling seems to be a growing trend. I have been a work-at-home, homeschooling momma for nearly twenty years, with differing schedules depending on the age of our children. Here is a list of my top 10 ingredients for keeping my...
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Children don't automatically become efficient in organization or in keeping up with chores, no matter how many checklists, fun charts, or lectures we hand down to them. But, as your child progresses from elementary age to middle school, she will begin to understand the reasons underlying the foundation you've laid...
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With unique needs for appointments, to-do lists, and errands to run, I set out to develop a planner that could slip into my purse, coordinate a busy schedule, and help with home management. ...
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Officially, a homeschool association is a state-wide, but usually private, organization that provides legal information and paperwork needed to homeschool in that state....
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Your goal is strengthening your child’s relationship with God. Keep your eyes on that truth. Your actions and reactions reflecting God’s grace and mercy will do much more than keeping a tight schedule would....
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The look of a typical homeschooling family, along with the reasons for their choices, was very different 20-30 years ago. The majority of homeschoolers were ultra conservative families with deep convictions on raising up the next generation, passionate about bringing about a revival to our nation through the means of...
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