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Homeschooling with Humble Confidence

There’s a tendency among homeschooling parents to try convincing the rest of the world that the path they’ve chosen for education is the best. Not the best for their child, their family, or their current season of life. Just the … Continue reading

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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

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Attitude adjustment, too, is the work of homeschooling

Teaching math and reading is important. Teaching good attitudes and right relationships is more important. Daniel Levitin, in The Organized Mind, says this. Of the thousands of ways that human beings differ from one another, perhaps the most important trait … Continue reading

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Attitude #4: Some children are tougher than others

One of my dear friends has five adult children. They are all doing well in life now, all walking with God. But she said, "When they were young, one of them was so naughty! I think I disciplined him every … Continue reading

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Attitude #3: Prepare for it to get worse before it gets better

Dear {FIRSTNAME Friend}, One of my friends preaches on occasion. If the verses he is preparing to speak about relate to gratitude, he will catch himself being ungrateful. If the verses are about loving your neighbor, he will face a … Continue reading

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Attitude #2: Prepare for it to get worse before it gets better

One of my friends preaches on occasion. If the verses he is preparing to speak about relate to gratitude, he will catch himself being ungrateful. If the verses are about loving your neighbor, he will face a situation that makes … Continue reading

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