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Hey Mama Monday: Embracing Our Special Children, Mama

Monday, 17 January 2022 by Bryan

Hey Mama, Want to hear some encouraging news? You can teach your children at home successfully, even if they have special needs! So many can testify to that! One of our children tested positively for Asperger’s. However, she passed the graduation requirements for our state at an earlier age than most “regular” kids.

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Beat the Winter Blues with a Study on Light

Friday, 14 January 2022 by Bryan

At this time of the year, there is less daylight and more darkness in the northern hemisphere. To remind us that the days are getting longer again with more light and that Jesus is the Light of the world, here are a few ways to incorporate the study of light, for all ages, into

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Minimalist Homeschooling: Simplifying in the New Year

Wednesday, 12 January 2022 by Bryan

If you are feeling overwhelmed in your homeschool, consider minimalist homeschooling. Collecting quality resources for when it is needed can be a blessing in your homeschool. Still, it can also become a curse when the collection begins to grow and is then forgotten like the fruitcake left in the fridge at Christmas time. It

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Hey Mama Monday: Let’s Get Organized, Mama

Monday, 10 January 2022 by Bryan

Hey Mama, I once heard something freeing. It sounded like this: Organization is not an end goal; it is a continual action. It is not something you attain; it is something you continue to pursue. So, for those of you who think you have to “get organized” before you can feel confident about