Three Thoughts on Balancing Relationships & To-Do Lists – Part One

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  Do you ever feel like you’re on a see-saw of choosing between relationships or chores? Work and people? As an unmarried woman in her mid-twenties, I never would have foreseen this as a problem. Yet, if there was one struggle I’ve battled more in navigating young adulthood, it would be this very one. Do
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What is a Christian Worldview?

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  A worldview is a set of ideas, values, and presuppositions. It’s like putting on a pair of sunglasses that color how you view life, people, and ideas. People collect little pieces of their worldview through parents, school, movies, and friends. A Christian worldview is based on the Bible. Let’s look at the Christian worldview.
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You ARE a Good Mom

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  Our culture in America right now puts a lot of pressure on moms, in spite of all the pushback from real life. The list of unspoken rules that signify being a “good mom” are endless, yet viciously wounding. If you polled 100 moms today, I expect the majority would produce quite a few things
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What I Wish I Would Have Learned Before I Began Homeschooling – Part One: Boundaries With Children

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  When I was preparing to begin homeschooling, I knew that I would need some kind of curriculum, school supplies, a plan and a method. However, once I was in the thick of it, I realized there was one area where I was desperately unprepared: setting boundaries. Years ago, a Christian counselor recommended a book
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The Importance of Sleep in Your Child’s Learning

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  Sleep is crucial for a child’s growing brain. Studies have found that a good night’s rest can have a massive impact on a child’s ability to develop and ultimately find success in the classroom. In fact, simply getting an extra 18 minutes of sleep a night can have significant effects on an elementary student’s
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Write The Essay

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  We homeschoolers are an odd bunch. We sometimes think that because we can do something means that we should do something. This reminds me of 1 Corinthians 10:23: “All things are lawful for me, but all things are not expedient: all things are lawful for me, but all things edify not.” Quite often, we
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Teachers are Seed Planters

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  As I glanced over at my garden this morning, something caught my eye. I could see what appeared to be a flower blooming next to the arbor. I thought for certain I was mistaken, since I had not planted anything in that spot this year or last year. I went over to investigate. To
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Five Teachable Moments for Using Math Skills

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  As homeschooling educators, we have a unique opportunity to seize “teachable moments” in our everyday routines to reinforce math skills with our students. Whether you homeschool kindergarteners or fifth graders, you can find plenty of ways to incorporate math skills into your day-to-day activities. Check out these five tips below: Telling Time Practice telling
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