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Apr. 28, 2017
The Top 9 Reasons Kids Like Being Homeschooled
Parents deciding whether to homeschool will likely ask a vital question: Do kids actually like being homeschooled? We know that many moms and dads love homeschooling. We know it lines up with many parents' goals for their families. But what … Continue reading
Tagged benefits, Homeschooling, kids
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Apr. 24, 2017
Getting Angry as a Homeschool Mom: Strategies to Help
"I wish I didn't yell at my kids." "I try so hard to be patient, but I lose my cool at least once a day. Then I feel terrible." "I make my son cry during Math!" "I'm setting a bad … Continue reading
Tagged anger, anger management, attitude, emotions, example, forgiveness, grace, parenting, set an example
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Apr. 17, 2017
How NOT to Teach the Difference Between Fact and Opinion
How do you teach your children the difference between fact and opinion? It seems most schools do so in a disturbing way. It looks innocent enough, but the results are a bit scary. Read this description from the Common Core: … Continue reading
Apr. 14, 2017
How to Create a Lifestyle of Learning
When you homeschool, your whole approach to learning starts to change. You may begin to look at nearly everything as a learning opportunity. That newfound perspective doesn’t mean you drag an encyclopedia to the playground. But it does mean you've discovered that learning new things … Continue reading
Tagged family life, homeschool, learning, lifestyle
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Apr. 10, 2017
Eight Ways to Show Your Family Love During Your Homeschool Day
Are you a person who gets overwhelmed on Pinterest? Do the crafts, decorating tips, elaborate desserts, and backyard landscaping make you feel somehow inferior as a parent? Fortunately you don't have to have a Pinterest perfect life in order to show your … Continue reading
Mar. 27, 2017
Why Homeschooling Should and Shouldn’t be Hard
When you homeschool, your children learn more than you ever thought they could. And the reality is that even when kids love to learn, it is sometimes hard for them. And homeschooling itself is not always a walk in the … Continue reading
Tagged challenges, curriculum, hard, Homeschooling, Sonlight, struggles
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Mar. 21, 2017
3 Reasons to Homeschool During Each Stage of Childhood
Regardless of your children's ages, you probably have overarching reasons to homeschool: teaching your faith to your kids, freedom to travel, meeting special learning needs, etc. But today I'd love to offer some specific reasons to homeschool at the various … Continue reading
