Hey Mama Monday: Mama, Today is About History

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  Hey Mama, Today is about history . . . yours, your kids’, and our Forefathers’ who have taught us so much (if we’ll be quiet and listen). History doesn’t have to be all serious and Constitution-y . . . yes, it can be . . . but it can be so much more than
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How to Celebrate Valentine’s Day Despite Social Distancing

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  I ADORE Valentine’s Day. I think I always have.  Truthfully, I was married when I was 12 (big exaggeration) and have never really associated the holiday with broken hearts and scorned love. The closest I ever got was in middle school. One of the student organizations held a fundraiser every Valentine’s Day. You could
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Have No Fear: P.E. at Home

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  After high school math and science, I’ve found many homeschoolers worry about physical education requirements. I think it may be because some of us had horrid experiences or think back to the organization of P.E. classes. We don’t want to repeat the former and don’t know how to do the latter. The National Association
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Hey Mama Monday: Mama, It’s Ok to Have a Late Reader

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  Half of my children were early readers, and half were late readers. There were struggles that we pushed through. Some tears were dried. But in the end, with consistent day-by-day help and encouragement, they are all good readers now. One needed vision help; one needed help for dyslexia—some needed more time. We read aloud,
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5 Ways Families Can Express Love to One Another

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  Moms dream of a loving family where children honor parents and are kind to one another. We daydream of a Hallmark movie life where everyone is always doing and saying the right thing. Life is not like that. However, families can learn to be loving and kind on a daily basis. Moms can’t expect
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Spring, Something to Look Forward To

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  My mother likes to celebrate Groundhog Day. It isn’t because she believes in the weather predicting capabilities of a rodent. She doesn’t. Rather, she enjoys what the event represents—spring is coming. It doesn’t matter if the weather on Groundhog Day is cloudy or sunny. Spring is still coming. As the days roll on in
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Celebrate Black History Month with These Homeschool Lessons

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The reason Black History Month was officially established in 1976 was to celebrate the achievements and contributions that African Americans have made to our country and their role in helping to shape American history. Help your child dive deeper into American history with these Black History Month homeschool lessons! Get creative this month by taking
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Hey Mama Monday: Community Service Begins at Home, Mama

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  Community service can be as simple as helping your kids to rake your elderly neighbor’s leaves to helping a candidate run for office . . . from baking goods for a fundraiser to bringing a meal to a new mom in your neighborhood. Jesus was a community servant. It is Who He was and
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