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Apr. 7, 2021
How Moms & Dads Parent Together as a Homeschool Team
I am so thankful for my husband John's role in our family. In fact, he's been so instrumental in my children's lives, it's almost annoying. What do I mean? Well, not that I'm bitter or anything, but when my children … Continue reading
Tagged dads, Homeschooling, moms, parenting
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Mar. 5, 2021
Parent-intensive Versus Hands-off Homeschooling
Did you know that some homeschool programs will teach your children for you? You can put your child in front of a computer and then go about your day. Your kids can be homeschooled without your being involved. This is … Continue reading
Feb. 12, 2021
Why I made John cry ... and 2 more reasons to read out loud
Have you ever read Charlotte's Web … and not cried at the end? When you're reading out loud with your children, I think those tears could be a gift. Sometimes we think books can "only" help kids develop critical thinking … Continue reading
Tagged dad, math, parenting, read-alouds, reading aloud
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Oct. 2, 2020
How to Raise Children When Everything Keeps Changing
I’d like to put words to a difficult reality that all mothers face: your life changes very quickly in this season of raising and educating children. May I encourage you in the face of this? One habit that can help … Continue reading
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Sep. 30, 2020
Making Mistakes: A Critical Part of Your Homeschool
So much learning in homeschooling is organic. Children learn about money as they shop with you. They learn about fractions as they cook with you. They learn about water displacement as they help you wash the dishes. Everything is an … Continue reading
Tagged forgiveness, Homeschooling, mistakes, parenting
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Aug. 7, 2020
Homeschooling the Child Who Won’t Listen: Deschooling
There is hardly a more frustrating parenting experience than asking my child to do something for the seventh time, in vain. Not only does it feel like a parenting failure, but it simply hurts my feelings. Seeing as we all … Continue reading
May. 1, 2020
Homeschooling During a Pandemic Wasn’t in My Planner
Siblings Micah (17), Caia (14,), Hanna (11), Kidist (8), and Mihiret (5), enjoy Sonlight books together on the trampoline. Are you feeling out of sorts as you homeschool during this 2020 coronavirus pandemic? Me too! None of us has ever … Continue reading
