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New Year – Time To Evaluate

Friday, 04 January 2019 by TOSBlog

As a homeschooler in the north, I often dread winter. Winter means months indoors with restless children. It means allowing an extra half hour of prep time whenever we need to go somewhere. And, there’s the inevitable illness that descends, striking each of them in turn. But, winter also brings a time of reflection,

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From Goal to Habit to Pattern of Living

Wednesday, 02 January 2019 by TOSBlog

It’s a brand new year! Happy 2019 everyone! If you are like me, you have made one or two resolutions for the New Year. Will they stick? I have had success and failures at making resolutions like “I will floss everyday!” or “I will spend more time in the Word of God” or “We

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Facing New Challenges

Monday, 31 December 2018 by TOSBlog

Even though we have been homeschooling for twelve years, this school-year began with some new challenges. Our homeschool cooperative was faced with a level of adversity that it had never before experienced. We have been blessed to be part of this group for a very long time, nearly a decade. In that time, my

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Are You Ready for a Co-Op?

Friday, 28 December 2018 by TOSBlog

Like any good welcoming committee, seasoned homeschoolers are usually excited to advise newbies in this home-educating lifestyle. From curriculum to school rooms to housekeeping tips, there is a wealth of knowledge and experience to explore no matter what your specific circumstances. “Have you joined a co-op?” can be one of the first things you