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10 Simple Ways to Extend Reading Time

Wednesday, 24 January 2018 by TOSBlog

By extending your reading time, you can help your children develop a love of reading. You’ll help them dive into topics, explore characters, and really understand the theme of a book. Reading extension activities don’t have to be elaborate. In fact, simple activities often work best. The goal is to help your children get

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3 Reasons To Teach Children Friendship Boundaries

Tuesday, 23 January 2018 by TOSBlog

“We’re sorry, but that’s what we decided. You’ll have to tell Cassie that we don’t think it’s best for you to sit with them.” I still remember the disappointment my parents’ decision caused me as a young teen. With few girls my age, the ache in my heart for friendship was a continual one.

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Homeschooling in Canada – Jonessa Brown

Tuesday, 23 January 2018 by TOSBlog

Hi there! My name is Jonessa, and I’m a homeschooling mom to a logical, fun-loving 7-year-old boy, and a fiery, artistic 4-year-old girl. We began this journey three years ago when it was time for my son to enter kindergarten. At the time, I just wasn’t ready to have him gone from me for

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Hey Mama Monday: Your Children Are Seeds, and God Will Help You Raise Them into Adults

Monday, 22 January 2018 by TOSBlog

Hey Mama, Right now they are popcorn. They are cracker jacks, laughing at anything and everything. Chuckle-heads with goofy humor. Faces that are chunky, crooked smiles, careless hair all over the place. Twinkly eyes because they don’t have a care in the world. Our children. Always our baby, we tell them. We’ll love you