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Combining Science and Life Lessons

Saturday, 13 January 2018 by TOSBlog

As a homeschool mom I try my best to make sure my kids are learning every day. Some days the learning is less focused on Math and Language and more focused on life lessons. In my opinion, these lessons are just as important – maybe more important – than the three R’s. Josiah recently

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Re-Inventing Family Night

Friday, 12 January 2018 by TOSBlog

When our first two sons were seven and two, friends of ours declined a movie invitation saying they had a commitment with their kids that night. We were intrigued and asked what they were up to. They shared that Friday nights were family night and that they simply played games and invented stuff together.

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How to Avoid Distractions During Prayer Time

Thursday, 11 January 2018 by TOSBlog

As a middle-aged homeschool mom, I can tell you some things are now easier for me. My routine is automatic and the house is in pretty good order after years of decluttering. My children are older and almost independent with their schoolwork and chores. Yet, my latest struggle is finding ways to develop a

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Begin the Year with Music in Your Child’s Heart

Wednesday, 10 January 2018 by TOSBlog

Have you ever thought about why music exists in the world? There are plenty of sounds in nature. We are given ears to hear the words of others—but why does music soothe our souls? I have spent countless hours thinking about music. What is it about certain musical keys and intervals that vibrate those