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Sep. 27, 2013
Let's Be Old-Fashioned: Character Over Personality
Are you an introvert or an extrovert? What about your kids? More and more books that discuss the modern bias against introverts are showing up on my radar. There was this one about introverted pastors. The sections I heard were … Continue reading
Tagged books, character, peer pressure, private, public, school, socialization
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Sep. 26, 2013
The best time of year ...
Many people look forward to Spring every year, because it's a time of new beginnings. Others claim that Christmas is their favorite time of year ... with all the decorations and music and good food and secrets. In our small … Continue reading
Tagged autumn, field trips, science
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Sep. 25, 2013
Five Ways to Recover from a Bad Homeschool Day
We don't like to talk about our bad days. It's not uplifting. We see all too clearly how desperately we need grace. Bad days poke at our insecurities. But bad days there are. Here are five ways to recover from … Continue reading
Tagged challenges, discouraged, forgiveness, life
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Sep. 24, 2013
Preschool Fun
This fall I'm teaching a preschool class at our homeschool co-op. When I volunteered for this class I had fond notions of eight cute little faces gathering around to listen to me read classic favorite storybooks about Curious George and Peter Rabbit and Little Bear. … Continue reading
Tagged books, hands on, Homeschooling, learning, preschool, Teaching Tips
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Sep. 23, 2013
Debunking the Bunker Mentality
One complaint leveled against homeschoolers is that we shelter our children, afraid (or unwilling) to expose them to things of this world. The reality is that sheltering children can be a very good thing. But there are times when it … Continue reading
Tagged Christianity, discussion, education, ideas, philosophy, science
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Sep. 20, 2013
Prepare Your Child to Change the World for the Better
When you think about your child, what do you want the impact of their life to be? Do you imagine them as a winsome ambassador for Christ? Do you envision their future loving and lovely family? Do you see them … Continue reading
Tagged giving, missions
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