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Read more about the article 6 Things to Consider Before Homeschooling

6 Things to Consider Before Homeschooling

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  • Post published:July 16, 2020
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So many families are in a tough situation right now. Are you one of them that is trying to decide what to do about your child's education? Were you recently…

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Read more about the article Getting Started in Homeschooling: The Best Tips You Need Now

Getting Started in Homeschooling: The Best Tips You Need Now

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  • Post published:February 12, 2020
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Getting started in homeschooling can be overwhelming. Many families get scared or intimidated at the prospect of homeschooling. I get that. I was in your place once upon a time.…

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Read more about the article How to Start Your Homeschool Year Off Right

How to Start Your Homeschool Year Off Right

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  • Post published:July 31, 2019
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Yes! I want my FREE Reading Resource Packet! Subscribe and Download Thank you! You have successfully joined our subscriber list. The new homeschool year is about ready to start for many…

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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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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 Homeschool When Life Gets Stressful

How to Homeschool When Life Gets Stressful

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  • Post published:December 3, 2018
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We all run into times when life gets in the way of homeschooling. For me, the holidays are a tough time. This is the time of year when we have…

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Read more about the article The Importance of Living History Field Trips in Your Homeschool

The Importance of Living History Field Trips in Your Homeschool

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  • Post published:October 11, 2018
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I will admit I love history! I get way too excited about history time with my kids. We always have a bazillion extra reading books we can never get to…

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Read more about the article Apple Activities for Kids: Fun Tips to Sneak Learning into a Trip to the Orchard

Apple Activities for Kids: Fun Tips to Sneak Learning into a Trip to the Orchard

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  • Post published:September 24, 2018
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September! This one word makes people think of different things. For some, it may be going back to school, while others think of cooler days and relief from the hot…

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Read more about the article Tips For Fostering More Independence During the Middle School Years

Tips For Fostering More Independence During the Middle School Years

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  • Post published:September 20, 2018
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Ahhh, the middle school years. A time of roller-coaster emotions, body changes, and the realization your baby is no longer a baby. It is an exciting, and tough, time.  My…

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Read more about the article Finding Fellow Homeschoolers Where You Live

Finding Fellow Homeschoolers Where You Live

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  • Post published:September 17, 2018
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We began this homeschool journey a few years ago. The first year, because of certain circumstances, we weren't able to get out and find other homeschoolers. It was fine, but…

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