The excitement of a summer at home got the best of me, and I began to pack our days with more activities than our traditional school schedule. Although our outings were fun and created memories, I also discovered I was wearing myself out and draining the kids. Something had to...
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During the high school years, encourage your student to be involved beyond academics. Then, walk him through how to decide how much to be involved in and how to balance that with school responsibilities....
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It is our heavenly Father who plans our days, and through His wisdom, the big picture is incorporated. It can be frustrating, sad, and even hurtful at times, but it can also be full of joy and happiness....
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These days, the buzzword for homeschool mommies is definitely busy! I hear it around my friends and at conventions, but mostly out of my own mouth....
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I recently heard a pastor say that to be a successful Christian, you need three ingredients: the Word of God, the Spirit of God, and the community...
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Making the list, finding the deals, shopping, dragging groceries home, unloading, prepping, and then cooking can be exhausting. With the busyness of school starting, I try to keep my weekly dinner menu plans as quick and simple as possible....
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As homeschoolers, we want our children to do well. We hope that they will be smart, have a well-rounded education, get into good colleges, or find a career that they love. But in reaching that goal, let’s not let the destination become the main thing....
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The curriculum order was in. The plan was set. Everything was in place for the new year. I was so excited, as I always am, to start afresh with new books and the new year's focus. I knew we'd have our ups and our downs, but I was confident ...
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It's time to start thinking about next year's curriculum, and you definitely want the best for your children, right? Of course! We all do! If that's the case, then you definitely should never consider putting a price tag on your students' education. With that in mind, here are four important...
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