Parenting Gifted, Asynchronous Kids
Parenting gifted, asynchronous kids can be challenging. Add homeschool to the mix and it’s even more of a ride. Here’s how to do it.
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10 Tips for Bringing Home a New Baby
Nervous about bringing home a new baby? Anxious about the adjustment, wondering how siblings will react, or if you will ever sleep again? Take a deep breath, momma, and take a look at these tips.
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Should You Wake Your Homeschooled Kids Up in the Morning?
The debate over whether to wake your homeschooled kids each morning or let them sleep until they naturally wake up rages on. Which side are you on?
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10 Ideas for Homeschooling at the Amusement Park
Turn a day at the amusement park into a homeschooling adventure! These 10 ideas for homeschooling at the amusement park make learning fun and easy!
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Real Ways to Make Money While Homeschooling
Looking for ways to make money while homeschooling? Here are some important tips from a life-long entrepreneur and homeschool mom.
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Teaching Social Skills in Homeschool
Social skills practice is essential for all children but it is especially important for children who struggle with issues that make interactions challenging.
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Homeschooling in a Large Family with a Wide Age Spread
Homeschooling in a large family has its challenges. Here are five of the challenges we’ve faced and the approaches we have found that work for us.
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Top 10 Ways to Curb Homeschool Curriculum Clutter (Besides Just Throwing It Away)
Curb homeschool curriculum clutter with these practical tips and tricks that will work for any homeschooling family! Learn how!
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Homeschooling and Supporting a Child with a Chronic Illness
Supporting a child with a chronic illness can be a daunting experience for the whole family. Read our story and the 6 things we kept as normal as possible.
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Homeschooling: It Can’t Always Be Child-Led
There are many instances when homeschooling needs structure and routine. Here’s why child-led learning can’t happen all the time.
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Mission Trips for Teens: How to Prep for Impact
Explore valuable tips to help your mission trips be prepared for maximum impact including the benivits of missions trips for teens.
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Homeschooling Twins: What to Do When They’re Learning at Different Speeds
Whether we like it or not, in homeschool and life, twins are barraged with comparisons, which can be harmful to the twins’ identities and development.
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Decluttering Your Home and Homeschool
Declutter your home and homeschool by plugging what you own into a simple formula. Get organized this year and change your perspective!
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Where to Move When Homeschooling: Things to Consider When Moving to a New State
What should you consider if moving to a new state? Well, if you plan to move when homeschooling there are a lot of things to consider!
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Hybrid Middle School Homeschooling
Middle School Hybrid Learning can be a fulfilling experience for you and your child. Here are some ways to make it happen!
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Christmas Bucket List for the Whole Family
Create a Christmas bucket list with your family and make the most of the holiday season – without the stress!
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Adding Margin aka Why Would a Homeschooling Mom Pack Lunches?!
Adding margin to your day can dramatically change the way you homeschool – and parent. Here’s what it is and how to do it successfully.
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Teaching Emotional Regulation: Help Kids Manage BIG Feelings With The Power of the Pause
When we practice the Power of the Pause with our children, we teach them how to help themselves self-regulate. Emotional regulation is a vital lifelong skill that bolsters self-esteem and fosters healthy relationships with others. Self-empowerment is a gift that carries us through the struggles we all encounter throughout our lives.
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This One Habit Curbed Sibling Fighting in My Homeschool
Moms of multiple children know that sibling fighting while homeschooling can make or break the day. Here’s what worked to curb that in our homeschool.
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3 Fun Ways To Incorporate Random Acts of Kindness in Your Homeschool
Are you looking for fun ways to incorporate random acts of kindness in your homeschool? Look no further we have 3 creative ways to get you started.
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Keys to a Successful Homeschool Routine with Multiple Littles
Without some sort of a homeschool routine, I felt like I was running on a hamster wheel. Here are some things I wish I had known about homeschooling with multiple littles.
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Why Homeschooling is Better Than Public School for My Epileptic Son
When your child has epilepsy there is a lot to manage. Here’s why homeschooling is better than public school for my epileptic son.
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4 Moving While Homeschooling Tips
When moving while homeschooling, packing everything seems overwhelming, but it doesn’t have to – if you have a little structure and a plan.
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Teach Bible-focused values with Generous Family | Featured Favorite
The Generous Students Homeschool Curriculum Kit from Generous Family is designed to offer a journey into the heart of generosity, uniting Christian families in a shared commitment to making the world a better place.
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The Benefits of Homeschooling: 5 Reasons We Don’t Miss Public School
Thinking about pulling your kids from public school? Discover five benefits of homeschooling and why we don’t miss public school at all.
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6 Tips for Screen-Free Summer Days
When I was a little girl, I was fascinated by my friend’s family. Nell’s parents decided that a television would not be the star of the show in their living room. In fact, the entire house was void of a black box. I can still picture how often someone in her home would be relaxing in a recliner—reading. And after reading a few books of my own, I encountered Roald Dahl’s wisdom in Charlie in the Chocolate Factory: “The most important thing we’ve learned, so far as children are concerned, is never, NEVER, NEVER let them near your television set”
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Family Movie Night for Homeschoolers
All kids love family movie night! Want to get your kids excited about their assigned reading? Try setting up a “book made into a movie” night with your family. It’s a great way to take the book beyond the pages.
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5 Reasons to Make Fitness a Priority
Your fitness can impact your ability to parent, homeschool, and live a happy life. Here is why getting in shape should be a top priority.
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10 Father’s Day Writing Prompts
Father’s Day writing prompts are a great way to keep kids writing in June without the hassle of formal lessons!
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Creating a Daily Rhythm for Preschoolers: Behind the Scenes
Creating a realistic homeschooling daily rhythm with multiple kids -including preschoolers, can be challenging! Here’s what to focus on.
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4 Simple Ways to Teach Your Homeschooler Responsibility
Are you struggling with irresponsibility in your kids? You need these effective strategies to teach your homeschooler responsibility.
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5 Last-Minute Easter Activities for Kids
Are you looking for quick and easy last-minute Easter activities to do with your kids? Here are 5 must-try activities everyone will love!
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I Was a Public School Teacher: This is Why I Homeschool
There are a lot of reasons that people homeschool, and each one is valid. Here is why I homeschool after being a public school teacher for years.
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Homeschooling While Dealing with Grief
When grief enters your life, motivation can be hard. Homeschooling can offer opportunities for you and your family when dealing with grief.
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9 Ways To Make Homeschooling More Fun Than Public School
The fears lurk on both sides of the public school vs homeschool debate. Resources to help you instill unique family values in your homeschool.
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Why Menu Planning for Homeschool Moms is Important
Time and money are precious commodities in any home, but especially a homeschool household. This is why menu planning can quickly become a homeschool mom’s best friend.
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How to Work and Homeschool 6 Kids
Can you actually work and homeschool 6 kids? How is it even possible? Everyone will demand my attention—kids, clients, schoolwork. Is it possible to do both without losing my mind?
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If the Relationship is Broken, Throw the Schoolwork Out the Window
When academic expectations interfere with the parent-child relationship, remember your relationship is more important than any lesson, curriculum, or class.
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Homeschooling with Limited Space
These simple tips apply to any parent who has found herself struggling to homeschool with limited space — from those who are trying to figure it out in their current space to those that have been forced to downsize and start all over in a brand new space.
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Meal Planning For Large Homeschool Families
Meal planning doesn’t have to be difficult. Use these tips to save money while making some pretty delicious meals at the same time.
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Educational Ideas for Family Camping
Great educational ideas for camping shared by a homeschool family who loves to camp. Ideas for daytime and nighttime fun are included.
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1Thrive Command Centers| Featured Favorite
With a Thrive1 command center, a homeschool mom can manage her lesson plans and household with ease.
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Give Your Homeschool A Growth Mindset Make Over
Growth mindset in your homeschool results in higher productivity, more joy, less stress, and increased resilience. Five key phrases will get you started!
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Homeschooling with Depression: 5 Self-Care Tips
Being a homeschool mom requires giving yourself lots of grace, right? But when you also struggle with depression, you need it even more.
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Tips for Homeschooling Multiple Ages
Tips for homeschooling multiple ages from a mom with three children in school (and two younger ones at home), from using unit studies to changing routines.
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