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The Benefits of Summer School

Wednesday, 17 July 2019 by TOSBlog

I have fond memories of the lazy days of summer from my childhood. So, when I began homeschooling, I intended to have our homeschool year follow our local school district’s calendar, with an accompanying summer vacation. I began school the last week of August, and promptly received several invitations for day trips to the

What I Wish I Would Have Learned Before I Began Homeschooling – Part Three: Boundaries with Ourselves

Tuesday, 18 December 2018 by TOSBlog

I previously shared with you some of the lessons I have been learning about how setting boundaries with our children and with others can help us homeschool more effectively. However, sometimes the biggest boundary conflict does not come from without; it comes from within. Have you ever felt like your homeschool day just “gets

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What I Wish I Would Have Learned Before I Began Homeschooling – Part Two: Boundaries With Others

Friday, 09 November 2018 by TOSBlog

Last month, I wrote about the challenge of setting boundaries with my children and how important that is to homeschooling effectively. Another area where it is helpful to learn and apply appropriate boundaries is with other adults in your life. One of the ways that many homeschoolers face an invasion of boundaries is unsolicited

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