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Mar. 9, 2017
Cultivating Big Picture Thinking (Versus Learning Rote Facts)
Some forms of education rely heavily on memorization. Think of that old rhyme, “In fourteen hundred ninety-two, Columbus sailed the ocean blue.” Columbus is important to history. If you know the date when he sailed, you have a good reference … Continue reading
Mar. 3, 2017
Humor: 30 Ways You Know You're a Homeschooler
Does something ever happen that makes you think, "Wow, I really am a homeschooler!" It could be your kids' delight over learning, the odd places you have school lessons, or the unique ways you teach your kids. Although there are many … Continue reading
Tagged funny, Homeschooling, humor
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Feb. 19, 2017
To the Homeschool Mom Who Asks if Her Time at Home is Worthwhile
Do you ever wonder if you’re using your time well? Not in an hourly, time management sense, but in a big picture sense? Do you ever wonder if your time at home is worthwhile? I know young women who have … Continue reading
Feb. 17, 2017
How Homeschooling Inspired Us to Adopt
I had no idea the impact homeschooling would make on my family when we started this journey. At the time, my oldest son, Isaac, had just finished kindergarten in public school, and we simply wanted more time with him. That was … Continue reading
Tagged adoption, Homeschooling
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Feb. 10, 2017
Two Beautiful Images that Portray the Homeschool Lifestyle
As I continue to reflect on my own upbringing, I offer the following two analogies of godly parenting and homeschooling. I trust they are an encouragement to you as you raise your children and help you answer questions others may … Continue reading
Tagged homeschool, images, parenting
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Feb. 3, 2017
Raising Brave Girls (Not Perfect Girls)
I wonder if many children lose their bravery around middle school. With such intense pressure to fit in, the allure of conformity outweighs courage. Then it’s hard to gain it back. I’m sure this happens to both girls and boys. … Continue reading
Tagged bravery, girls, parenting, reading
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Jan. 27, 2017
How Homeschooling Gives You Time to Invest in Family
In an ideal world, what kind of childhood would you dream of for your children? Maybe you picture your children Running free in the backyard Snuggled in your lap for a good story Laughing around the dinner table Telling stories … Continue reading
Tagged benefits, extracurricular, flexible, free time, Homeschooling
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