John Glenn Orbits the Earth

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Four-three-two-one-blast off! The rocket soared into space as Americans sat glued to their TVs. John Glenn made history and became an American hero when he orbited the earth in his spacecraft Friendship 7 on February 20, 1962. Your children will get excited to learn about this inspirational man who went into space later in life
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Don’t Fall Into the Comparison Trap

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I belong to an online support group for mothers of pediatric stroke survivors. Periodically, a post will appear from a mom who took her child to a playground and was upset because children of a similar age or younger could do things her child can’t do yet. When these posts appear, I respond by warning
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15 Ways to Make the Most of your Next Homeschool Conference

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Register and Book Your Hotel Room Early To ensure the best savings and availability, take advantage of any early-bird discounts available. For convention passes, paying at the door is usually an option, but oftentimes you will end up paying more. Book your hotel room early as well. Browse your homeschool conference’s website and see if
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Hey Mama Monday: Mama, Build Someone Up Today

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Hey Mama, Today, focus on building up. I saw a cool meme on Facebook which said something to the effect of, “You can tell who the strong women are . . . they’re the ones building others up instead of tearing them down.” It’s easy to do this with ourselves (Eeyore Syndrome), but we also
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Teach Them Love for Books

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When I first began homeschooling many years ago, I was both excited and terrified. I was constantly amazed by my children’s curiosity and desire to learn, but I was completely intimidated by the thought of teaching them to read. When I was a young child, I had no idea of the adventures I could take
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Sweet as Maple Season

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Winter time in southwest Pennsylvania usually means snow, cold, sled riding, hot cocoa, and … maple season, one of the sweetest seasons around! If you are lucky enough to live in an area which produces maple syrup, it’s a pretty sweet life. 😉 The area in which my family lives in southwest Pennsylvania, we are
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Homeschool Love

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When I tell people that I homeschool my children, I am met with one of two responses. “Wow, that is great.” “There is no way that I could ever do that with my children.” Occasionally, someone will surprise me, but those are the general responses I hear. I will admit that sometimes I respond with
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The Productivity of Rest

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I stir from my slumber embracing the feathered pillow cradling my face, momentarily resisting my internal alarm clock before rising at 4:30 a.m. to share with you the productivity of rest. In a culture driven by consumerism and success, we’ve forgotten how to Sunday. Most people I know aren’t trying to climb corporate ladders or
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