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Aug. 7, 2013

Just Wait Till...

By Jill

I came across my third son’s baby book this past week and I immediately was taken back over 30 years ago. He was our third son born in 4 ½ years. The year he was born was hard--very hard. We … Continue reading →

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Jul. 9, 2013

Are You in Control of Your Kids?

By Luke

He's got a dusty-blond head of hair and the physique of a high school football player. He has a similar expression as well. But he doesn't play football. He boxes and hikes. Someone in the room mentions that Brittany and … Continue reading →

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Jul. 3, 2013

Everyone Needs a Job…

By Jill

Just about a year ago my husband and I got a Border Collie. Everyone who knew anything about this breed told me, “They have a lot of energy and they need a job.” They were right. Although I have had … Continue reading →

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Jun. 5, 2013

Fun with a purpose...

By Jill

I love preschoolers. I love their sense of humor, their unending curiosity, their imagination and the way they put their whole selves into whatever they do. This week is a busy one for me. While my daughter-in-law is out of … Continue reading →

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May. 15, 2013

Homeschooled Kids Have Strange Priorities

By Luke

She's incredibly personable. "When I get old," she tells me, "I'm going to repair vacuum cleaners. I don't know why, but it's relaxing and I'm good at it." But since she's still young, she's a lifeguard at the local pool … Continue reading →

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Apr. 22, 2013

The Privileged Position of Less Formal Learning

By Luke

Milton Gaither's recent post THROUGH THE LENS OF HOME-EDUCATED CHILDREN: Insights from Children About What Motivates Them to Learn reminded me of two benefits I had as a homeschooled kid. First, my education was something I participated in; I was … Continue reading →

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Apr. 12, 2013

Homeschool Benefit: You Hear Your Kids

By Luke

She's pretty and popular. Wavy brown hair dances at her shoulders. She carries an affecting, infecting, impish grin. It's no wonder boys like her. And her parents just discovered the scars on her arms. Whether out shock or grief or … Continue reading →

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