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How to Keep Homeschooling When Life is Difficult

Monday, 22 October 2018 by TOSBlog

As homeschool moms, we set the mood in the home. And if we are going through a rough season in life—health problems, stress, marriage difficulties, etc.—it can be hard to homeschool. Here are my tips for homeschooling when life is difficult: Take a Break First, determine if you can (or must) take time off

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Jesus Cares About My Homeschool

Sunday, 21 October 2018 by TOSBlog

What curriculum should I use? What daily and weekly schedule should I keep? Should we work through the summer? Start in April? Start in October? Have my kids under a program that does all the teaching and I just supervise? Or, be totally hands-on throughout the day with my kids? There are so many

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Lessons from the Titus 2 Women

Saturday, 20 October 2018 by TOSBlog

I am older than I used to be. Perhaps, you, too, are experiencing the same phenomenon. I hear it’s common. I’m only 46. I say “only” because, in my circle of acquaintances, I am quite the young one. My husband is the pastor of a small Midwestern church. I am surrounded by ladies who

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Why Coloring Is Good For Children

Friday, 19 October 2018 by TOSBlog

Most kids probably don’t have to be sold on coloring books. Kids generally love to color. But are parents equally sold on putting good-quality coloring books in front of their kids? With all the other educational and entertainment options available to our kids, why should we want them to color? Coloring is wonderfully slow-paced.