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Bryan
Friday, 13 May 2022 / Published in * Encouragement, Articles, Blog

Finally…it’s the end of the year! How did I do?

  The end of the academic school year comes with mixed emotions: relief, elation, excitement, bittersweetness, or perhaps a twinge of sadness if it’s the year my last child graduates. I label it “good” if my children make reasonable or exceptional academic progress. Perhaps one child overcame that math hang-up. I finished all but one
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Bryan
Wednesday, 11 May 2022 / Published in * Encouragement, * Planning and Organization, Blog

6 Tips to Manage a Crazy-Busy Homeschool Life

  This has been a hard homeschooling year—not just because of everything life has been throwing at me but because of my own anxiety and being overwhelmed. I wouldn’t trade homeschooling for anything; the freedom to educate our daughter according to the way God leads us, including the ability to choose our own curriculum and
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Bryan
Wednesday, 27 April 2022 / Published in * Teaching Methods, Articles, Blog, * Encouragement

The Tale of the Three-Legged Table: Being a Capable, Confident Educator

  Today began as every other day. I brewed a cup of coffee, refilled my water bottle, and headed into the den for a quiet time with the Lord. A time of meditation on God’s Word, prayers of praise and supplication, accompanied by morning joe. I sipped the warm elixir from a delicate, magnolia-decorated mug.
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Bryan
Wednesday, 13 April 2022 / Published in * Encouragement, Articles, Blog

4 Ways to Cultivate a Teachable Heart in Your Children

  A teachable heart enables a Christian to respond to God’s authority with a big “Yes!” while a stubborn heart rejects his Word and does things their own way. As homeschooling parents, we can raise children with teachable hearts who follow after God and His ways. “Above all else guard your heart, for it is
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Bryan
Monday, 04 April 2022 / Published in * Encouragement, - Resources, Articles, Blog, Hey Mama, Hey Mama Monday

Hey Mama Monday: Support Groups, Conventions, and Co-ops: Should You Attend, Mama?

  Hey Mama,   It’s been a busy and stressful couple of weeks at our house—so I’m going to focus on some encouragement. Have you felt encouraged lately? If not, find some support. I don’t mean just family or hubby support. I mean godly, sweet Mamas who have been where you’re at and can tell
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Bryan
Monday, 28 March 2022 / Published in * Encouragement, Articles, Blog, Hey Mama, Hey Mama Monday

Hey Mama Monday: Teaching the Only Child, Mama

  Hey Mama,   Homeschooling one child? Here’s some advice from TOS magazine: One Child, One Journey – Shelly Campbell-Harley The Joy of Homeschooling Only One Child – Julie Jeavons The Great Bugaboo – Donna Conner For more advice, just search the magazine free at www.TOSMagazine.com. Are you facing trials right now? Trials will come
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Barbori
Friday, 04 March 2022 / Published in * Encouragement, Blog

Early Spiritual Training

I listen to the little voice coming from the back seat as my three-year-old granddaughter sings “Now the Day Is Over.” Joy swells my heart as I realize her spiritual training is taking hold so early. How is it that one so young knows this old standard? Her mommy sings it with her every night
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Barbori
Friday, 25 February 2022 / Published in * Encouragement, Blog

Don’t Forget These 3 Components If You Want to Raise Leaders

Our nation and the entire world are crying out for good leaders. We desperately need men and women of integrity and wisdom to rise up and take their place. You are the answer, homeschool Momma. You can raise influencers who impact their world for the glory of God. Your children can rise up and make
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