Encouraging New Homeschoolers
Homeschooling is not an easy feat and now that the majority of the world is homeschooling in one...
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Establishing A Routine
Life throws curveballs. It is inevitable. As adults we have learned to adjust and to cope with...
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Schooling through major life changes
When baby number four arrived on the scene, a couple years back, I determined that I did not want to only survive, but to thrive in whatever season of life I am in.
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Homeschooling through hot flashes
It’s a little talked about issue but I know I can’t be the only one. You see, I’m an older mom with younger children. And well, sometimes things get a little hot in the house. Or rather, I get a little hot. Let me explain.
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Homeschool Mashup
We’ve had one crazy summer! It’s the kind of summer that makes you reconsider your whole homeschooling lifestyle. Within the last few weeks I’ve had to sit down and analyze every bit of our homeschool makeup. I took a hard look at where my children are and where they are headed.
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Getting Back on Track
By the time spring arrives, many home school moms are often looking forward to the next school year. The reason varies for each individual; for some the year hasn’t gone as planned while for others they are anticipating the start of something new.
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When Your Curriculum Isn’t Working
What do you do when your curriculum isn’t working? My husband has a saying, “All good plans are subject to change.”
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Switching Homeschool Curriculum Mid-Year
So… it’s February. For many homeschoolers that means next year’s curriculum is being considered. For many it means they are wishing they had chose something different for this year. Both are reasonable.
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Transitioning from School to Homeschool
Removing children from regular school and homeschooling can be a tough road. It can depend on whether the children are keen to homeschool or whether it’s all mum and dad’s idea. Even the children who are on board with the change can struggle with it at times. It’s a big shift for everyone and I think it’s important to realise that there will be some uphill stretches.
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Organization: Implementing a New Routine
I’ve discovered our priorities and passions, I’ve planned out a workable routine…it’s time to dump it on the kids, right? Surprise them one Monday morning after a relaxing Christmas break or summer holiday? No! That’s the fast-road to burn-out for me and my children!
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10 things I’d change if I could have a homeschool do-over
I’ve had people ask me, if I could live my whole life over again would I do it in order to change...
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