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Newsletter 28: Raising Strong and Courageous Daughters in your Homeschool
Throughout history, women have been a strong and guiding influence over politics, science, mathematics, and even adventure and discovery. These women were strong and courageous, yet selfless…
A Poem for Joshua by Kelly Stone
In honor of World Down Syndrome Day A Poem for Joshua by Kelly Stone The task had been quite difficult, But now my job was done. Fatigued beyond description, I watched…
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Newsletter 27: The Scoop on Homeschool Testing
This is a great issue addressing the concern that many of us have, burnout. We've all been there... it's tough. But, dear friend, you can have your arsenal ready to help you combat this pervasive…
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Should Your Homeschooler Do End of Year Testing?
Annual testing is mandatory in public and private schools, but it isn’t required (in most states) for homeschoolers. Since it’s optional for most, you may be wondering about the…
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High School Homeschooling
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Give yourself a Checkup!
Give yourself a Checkup! For many, the holiday season marks the midpoint of the homeschool year. It’s also the perfect time to evaluate your homeschool efforts. And even though holiday shopping,…
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The Holidays are the Perfect Time to Teach Life Skills
The Holidays are the Perfect Time to Teach Life Skills With all of the festivities, parties, plays, and general hoopla there are plenty of opportunities to teach our kiddos some social skills…
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What’s in Your Curriculum Bag this Season?
What’s in Your Curriculum Bag this Season? By Jamie Gaddy Some of you may be saying, “Nothing!” Which is what many homeschoolers do during the holiday season, (and don’t beat yourself…
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The 2018 Holiday Gift Guide
‘Twas the night before Christmas, when all through the house, Not a creature was stirring, not even a mouse; The stockings were hung by the chimney with care, with gifts that they’ll cherish…
5 Tips for Tweaking a Difficult Curriculum
It's a tough spot to be in... You've purchased a year's worth of homeschool curriculum and it just isn't working out as you'd imagined. Everything feels difficult, the kids dread homeschool…