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May. 8, 2019
An Easy Way to Celebrate Growth in Your Homeschool
Some homeschool milestones feel huge. There's nothing quite like the joy of watching a child learn to read. But most milestones are a bit quieter than that. And they often go unnoticed. As you go along day by day faithfully … Continue reading
Tagged academics, celebration, end of year, growing, maturity, progress
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Apr. 26, 2019
It's Not All Rainbows and Butterflies: Homeschooling Is Hard
Homeschooling is not perfect. It also is not the answer to all the world’s problems; it’s not even the answer to all your family’s problems. So much of what you will see on social media paints a picture of a … Continue reading
Apr. 12, 2019
When You Are Disappointed: Homeschool Visions vs. Reality
You had a picture in your mind of what your homeschool day would look like. After eating a nutritious breakfast, your children would dutifully go to their books. The older children would work independently while you did phonics activities with … Continue reading
Apr. 1, 2019
Homeschool Mom, Are You Getting the Socialization You Need?
If you’ve homeschooled for more than a week, you’re well aware of the concern that children be properly socialized. Everyone from your Aunt Barbara to the mailman wants to know that your kids are spending time with their peers, getting … Continue reading
Tagged Encouragement, homeschool moms, moms, self-care
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Mar. 15, 2019
7 Ways to Enjoy Spring While Still Getting Homeschool Done
As winter (mostly) loosens its grip, and the spring colors and spring weather emerge, it is the perfect time to celebrate being a homeschooler! While public school children have to take snow days, homeschoolers can school through most of the … Continue reading
Mar. 11, 2019
3 Ways to Rejuvenate Your Homeschool as You Celebrate Spring
When the first day of spring is right around the corner, there’s a good chance your homeschool family—like mine—is feeling a bit of spring fever. My yard may still have puddles and leafless trees, and we have several weeks left … Continue reading
Tagged burnout, Encouragement, Homeschooling, joy, seasons, spring
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Feb. 27, 2019
Loving the Gift of Homeschooling No Matter How You Received It
Have you ever received a gift so special that you kept it for as long as humanly possible? What about one you loved for a shorter period of time, then no longer had use for? How about a gift you … Continue reading
