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Hey Mama Monday: He Will Become A Man Before You Know It

Monday, 24 September 2018 by TOSBlog

Hey Mama, Your son. Just noticing how loud he is. Man, he’s a talker. And he sure makes his wants known, doesn’t he. Some call that “whining.” And why is he so scruffed up, sweaty and dusty all the time? His shins are always bruised like apples…what’s going on in your home, hmmm? Oh,

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Help a Poor Mama Out

Saturday, 22 September 2018 by TOSBlog

I didn’t sign up with Facebook willingly. I’m a private person and would never dream of displaying to the world what some people seem comfortable with, but marketing and a far-flung collection of friends and colleagues pressed me onto the platform. For the most part, I’m happy connecting with other science buffs and publishing

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Why My Child Isn’t Going to College

Friday, 21 September 2018 by TOSBlog

We just graduated our second child from our homeschool. The first question everyone asks upon discovering this is—you guessed it—“Where is he going to college?” The question is uncomfortable, and I wish people would broaden their view of post-high school life. When I say that he isn’t going to college, the barely-concealed disappointment says

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Record the Memories

Thursday, 20 September 2018 by TOSBlog

We are up and running. It’s a brand-new year. So much to be excited about. It’s hard to believe that soon this school year will just be a memory. My Missing Photos I have been homeschooling since 1991, and as I look back at our photo albums—yes, I used to get photos printed, and