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A Few Vignettes from Homeschooling with the Joneses

Sometimes stepping back reminds you why you homeschool.

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5 Tips and Flips

Almost every piece of good advice has a balancing flipside.  Here are a few. 

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5 (Kind of) Shocking Truths About Homeschooling

(And the secret to mastering homeschooling in 10 days.)

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The Private Diary of the Perfect Homeschool Mom

Homeschooling, Day 1 . . . 

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Why Your Homeschool Needs A Daily Rest Time

Naptime is just as much for the parents as the child. 

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18 Things to Do This Summer

Hint: Spray paint is highly recommended!

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Kids Today, Teens Tomorrow

It won’t be long before you experience the joys from investing in your children when they were young. 

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Up the Ladder of Independence

Every child climbs to adulthood at a different pace—the trick of parenting is to know when to caution and when to nudge.

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Encouraging Independence and a "We" Team Environment

The last two principles for building a strong relationship with your child.

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Road Trips are Good for the Soul

How do you raise travelers vs. tourists? This homeschooling mom and travel veteran shares her tips. 

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Lights . . . Camera . . . School!

There’s more than one way to beat the winter blues! 

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“Alright, That’s It! The House Is a Mess!” | Helping Kids Accept Consequences

Tired of a messy house? It doesn’t have to stay that way! Here’s this mom’s strategy.

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The Midweek Sabbath (A Dialogue)

Do you feel like your calendar controls you? Here’s how to push back!

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Kids in the Kitchen: Teaching our Children to Cook

Allowing our kids in the kitchen can allow for important learning opportunities.  

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Teaching Our Children About Tragedy

It’s not easy, but don’t be afraid to give them space to grieve. 

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Cultivating Motivation

It varies from child to child, but here are some ideas. 

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It’s All (Phonics) Fun and (Grammar) Games

Here are some fun ways to sneak extra lessons in! 

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Four Habits from My Homeschooling

The schedule we keep and the habits we maintain dictate how we spend our lives.

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Quiz: What's Your Homeschooling Philosophy

Is your education philosophy Montessorian? Jeffersonian? Classical? Not sure? Take this quiz to find out!

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Kids and the Internet: 7 Tips to Help Cultivate Discernment

It’s crucial to have ongoing conversations with your kids!