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Read more about the article Homeschooling is More Than Just Teaching: Join in the Fun, Mom!

Homeschooling is More Than Just Teaching: Join in the Fun, Mom!

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  • Post published:February 4, 2022
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It is so easy as a homeschool parent to forget to be well, just mom. I know I can get in teacher mode and forget to shut it off. However,…

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First Day of 2021-2022 Homeschool Year (Wordless Wednesday)

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  • Post published:September 8, 2021
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Though we are year-round homeschoolers, we have a relaxed summer schedule and start in seriously in the fall. We have many standard traditions for our first day of homeschool. My…

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Read more about the article Celebrating Not-Back-School vs. Back-to-Homeschool

Celebrating Not-Back-School vs. Back-to-Homeschool

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  • Post published:September 1, 2021
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We haven't always been homeschoolers. My kids went to public school briefly; my daughter went until second grade, and my son went to kindergarten. I hated every minute of it.…

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Read more about the article Wordless Wednesday-Homeschool Life Skills

Wordless Wednesday-Homeschool Life Skills

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  • Post published:May 19, 2021
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In this week's Wordless Wednesday, take a look at life skills in the homeschool. Homeschooling is about teaching academics and life skills. If you want to learn more about life…

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Read more about the article Homeschool Quote of the Day- Life-Long Learners

Homeschool Quote of the Day- Life-Long Learners

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  • Post published:April 6, 2021
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I found this quote at Stressless Homeschool and had to share it. For me, this is probably one of the biggest reasons to homeschool. In general, teaching our kids that…

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Homeschool Quote of the Day- A Benefit of Homeschooling

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  • Post published:February 25, 2021
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I think this quote sums up one of the greatest things about homeschooling. I don't know about you, but I love relearning and exploring new information with my kids. Honestly,…

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The Secret Life of Homeschoolers

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  • Post published:January 8, 2020
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What do you do all day? Do your kids like being homeschooled? How long are you going to homeschool your kids? How do you make sure they are socialized? As…

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Read more about the article How Homeschooling Changes in the Middle School Years

How Homeschooling Changes in the Middle School Years

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  • Post published:November 20, 2019
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The middle school years can bring drastic changes to your homeschooling. When kids are in the elementary years, they require much more one-on-one help. Moms are doing A LOT more…

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Read more about the article Why You Need Technology in Your Homeschool

Why You Need Technology in Your Homeschool

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  • Post published:May 29, 2019
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Technology! Boy, our world is filled with SO MUCH technology. There is always the latest and greatest gadget. The newest item to make life easier. It is seems our kids…

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Read more about the article Homeschool Mom, You Don’t Need to Know It All

Homeschool Mom, You Don’t Need to Know It All

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  • Post published:April 3, 2019
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The thought of homeschooling can be very intimidating to some. As parents, we often feel like we need to have all the answers. If we don't, we can't homeschool. Well,…

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