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Read more about the article 12 Book Series For Tweens Recommended By Tweens

12 Book Series For Tweens Recommended By Tweens

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  • Post published:January 17, 2019
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My kids are avid readers, so I decided to enlist their help. I asked them to share some of their favorite books. With my kids, it ended up being their…

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Read more about the article Homeschool Doubts? You Are Not Alone

Homeschool Doubts? You Are Not Alone

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I had every intention of writing a post on science resources, but my brain was on overdrive with all the doubts us homeschool moms face from time to time. You…

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Read more about the article Is the Ozobot Right for Your Kids? Find Out!

Is the Ozobot Right for Your Kids? Find Out!

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  • Post published:January 7, 2019
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As a kid, I didn't grow up using technology like the kids do today. I didn't use a computer until 7th grade and never used them on a regular basis…

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Read more about the article 10 Fun Indoor Activities For Days Kids Can’t Get Out

10 Fun Indoor Activities For Days Kids Can’t Get Out

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  • Post published:December 31, 2018
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It is so hard when kids are cooped up indoors for too long. They often get in trouble because they have too much energy or get too bored because they…

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Read more about the article 5 Mistakes I Easily Made In Our Homeschool

5 Mistakes I Easily Made In Our Homeschool

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  • Post published:December 24, 2018
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Homeschooling is definitely a journey. A long journey. A bumpy journey. A journey that you should not take if you think it will be an easy journey. It won't be.…

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Read more about the article How To Teach Kindness With a Good Deeds Journal

How To Teach Kindness With a Good Deeds Journal

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  • Post published:December 20, 2018
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Do you have days where you want to pull out your hair because your kids are not acting how you wish they would? Maybe the kids are fighting, being disrespectful,…

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Read more about the article New Year’s Resolutions With Kids: Why It Is Important

New Year’s Resolutions With Kids: Why It Is Important

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The year is coming to a close and a new one will begin soon. Now is the time of year when people start reflecting on their lives and setting new…

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Read more about the article Homeschool Mission Statement: 3 Reasons Why It’s Important

Homeschool Mission Statement: 3 Reasons Why It’s Important

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  • Post published:December 13, 2018
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I remember when I first began our homeschool journey reading articles from others that you should have a mission statement and set goals for your homeschool. I didn't really think…

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Read more about the article Great Books That Teach Skills Your Tween Will Love

Great Books That Teach Skills Your Tween Will Love

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  • Post published:December 10, 2018
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When my kids hit the tween years, they wanted to be more independent and learn new skills. Both wanted to do more "grown-up" things like sewing, woodworking, and cooking. So I…

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Read more about the article Pretty Christmas Tree Art Project for Kids

Pretty Christmas Tree Art Project for Kids

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  • Post published:December 6, 2018
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With the holidays fast approaching, we are in full swing when it comes to Christmas art projects. I wanted to make something to decorate our walls but include something we…

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