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The Long Haul

Wednesday, 27 March 2019 by TOSBlog

This is the time of year when I usually felt the full effects of homeschool burnout. As I faced my own struggle with mild depression, and a lack of daylight, I would often also struggle with whether or not I was doing enough to help my children learn. Here is the thing I learned

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Homeschooling with a Newborn

Tuesday, 26 March 2019 by TOSBlog

Tips for Homeschooling with a Newborn Take Breaks In my last month of pregnancy, I took a maternity leave from scheduled schooling for three months. We only went on one field trip; I didn’t schedule curriculum and we didn’t participate in any extracurricular activities. My children did play educational games and would willingly

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Crafting at the Science Center

Monday, 25 March 2019 by TOSBlog

March is now upon us, and with its (hopefully) milder weather come thoughts of moving outdoors with our homeschool activities. We especially enjoy doing crafts and experiments out in the sunshine (so much easier to clean up), and like having the space to spread out. During the colder months we rely on visiting homeschool

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Hey Mama Monday: Do Not Doubt God’s Planning

Monday, 25 March 2019 by TOSBlog

Hey Mama, Tears are not always a bad thing. I know you’ve had your fair share lately. Did you know the Lord your God notices? He uses these times to bring you closer to Him. “My tears have been my food day and night, While they say to me all day long, ‘Where is