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Nov. 18, 2015
Your Presence: A Gift to Your Children that Lasts a Lifetime
I think a lot about what I want to do for my kids to help them succeed in life. Just recently I was combatting the “I’m not doing enough” feeling and a simple Pinterest browse sent me reeling. As I … Continue reading
Tagged character, children, discussion, Encouragement, family, parenting, priorities
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Nov. 13, 2015
You should write a book ...
I've wrestled this week with what to write. Nothing profound or inspiring has come to mind, partly due, I'm sure, to being somewhat overwhelmed with life at the moment. As I was reading during my quiet time this morning, it … Continue reading
Tagged Encouragement, family, parenting
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Nov. 3, 2015
Welcome the Opposition to Homeschooling
Don't let me forget to tell you about how wolves change rivers. But first... I'm on my way home from a family trip. There are nine of us on this flight, so I'm across the aisle from my wife and … Continue reading
Oct. 15, 2015
You want ME to teach art?!
Ask me to teach Science, I'm in my wheelhouse. Ask me to teach Math, I'll go find my husband. Ask me to teach Art? I'll probably chuckle and tell you I had a hard time passing stick figure drawing in … Continue reading
Tagged art, electives, fine arts
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Oct. 6, 2015
Don't Stay in School - musings on education
If you haven't see the educational video Don't Stay in School, check it out: I enjoyed the song. It's catchy, creative, asks some solid questions, and points to frustrations to which millions of people can relate. Myself, included. But even … Continue reading
Tagged education, learning, school, subjects
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Oct. 1, 2015
Oh the places you'll go (2nd installment)
A few months back I blogged about our trip to Alaska and the stunning, majestic scenery we encountered there. This last month we were blessed with the opportunity to visit Hawaii. Alaska presented us with stark, glacial, mountainous views, but … Continue reading
Tagged explore, learning, life-long learning
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Sep. 22, 2015
Fall Fun
Today is officially the last day of summer. At least for the Northern Hemisphere. I guess that would make it the last day of winter in the Southern Hemisphere, right? Those of us who follow the traditional US school year have probably started … Continue reading
Tagged learning, seasons
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