Fruits of the Spirit for the Homeschool Mom

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  According to Galatians Chapter 5, the fruit of the Spirit includes love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness, and self-control. How do these fruits relate to home education? A better question to ask might be, what if I am NOT seeing these fruits in our homeschool? What is missing, and what do I
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Hey Mama Monday: Mama, Let’s Grow a Garden!

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  I kill nearly every plant that comes into my house. In keeping with that gift, I also let things die outside. But this time, my children took on the garden project themselves, and they are actually growing and producing some fruit. My kids loved the fact that I didn’t micro-manage everything but let them
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Hey Mama Monday: Mama, I Don’t Get It

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  “I Don’t Get It!” Have you felt unprepared and unqualified to teach? Do you lack knowledge? It is actually easy to find the knowledge you need either through teacher’s manuals, internet searches, libraries, or your own research. But maybe there are those days where you just don’t understand the big picture, you feel like
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Is Homeschooling Best?

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  “How do you know if homeschool is right for your child?”  This is a question that I am often asked.  Truth be told, I think people expect me to tell them that it is always the right choice for their child.  It is almost as if they are asking my permission to homeschool or
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Hey Mama Monday: Do Christian Kids Belong in Public School?

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  It may seem tempting some days. Why not send the kids on the public school bus and have the whole day (and the house!) to yourself? Or head off to a job where you can earn some respect and increase the family budget. Wouldn’t that be nice? But . . . wait a minute.
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Homeschooling: The Myth of ‘Poor Socialization’

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From the TeachingtheWord Bible Knowledgebase Part four of a series. Read part three. Are Christian homeschooling parents in danger of raising children who are “socially stunted” or “hothouse Christians” who cannot function in the “real world”? What does Scripture say? Christian parents often express the fear that their children will be “stunted socially” if they homeschool them. Some
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Lady Jane Grey & Her Tutor John Foxe

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  Lady Jane Grey, the granddaughter of Henry VIII’s sister, grew up in a big fancy castle with a private tutor. His name was John Foxe, and he had a beautiful influence on her life as she had on his.   Who is Lady Jane Grey? To discover who Lady Jane Grey is let me
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Hey Mama Monday: Mama, What Does Homeschooling Mean to You?

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  What does homeschooling mean to you? Are you doing it because it’s a current popular trend or just convenient? Maybe you travel a lot or your kids have special needs? Is it just a means to an end? Were your children being bullied in public school and you thought this would be the solution?
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