Planning and Organizing Field Trips, Mama
Monday, 17 July 2023
Summer seems to be the time many of us do more field trips than usual. A few years ago, a friend of mine asked me some excellent questions about field trips, and these were my answers. If you go with a group, do you organize the field trips or do you prefer to let someone
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What to Look for in a Homeschool Evaluator
Friday, 14 July 2023
Selecting the ideal homeschool evaluator is a crucial step for homeschooling parents seeking to ensure their child’s educational success. An evaluator plays a vital role in assessing academic progress, providing valuable feedback, and ensuring compliance with state regulations. Let’s explore key factors to consider when choosing a homeschool evaluator, enabling you to make an informed
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Hey, Kids! Let’s Plan a Picnic!
Wednesday, 12 July 2023
My best summer memories include the tangy taste of lemonade, a red-and-white-checkeredtablecloth laden with picnic treats, and my boys playing a round of Wiffle Ball© on the freshlymown lawn. I used to laugh when moms with older children told me to enjoy the fleeting summers with my children. Now, here I am with my last
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When Life Hurts: Strategies for Teaching Health and Manners, Mama
Monday, 10 July 2023
There are plenty of good homeschool products to teach the kids health and manners. But let’s look at what to do when we, as teachers, have bad health or bad manners. Bad Health Hurts We hurt in many ways when we are sick or unhealthy. Everything seems to fall apart, and we feel guilty for not doing more,
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When Mom Has a Minute (or Maybe More)
Wednesday, 05 July 2023
Picture this: It’s your busiest homeschool day of the week—the one that grabs your best hours and takes you on the road to your co-op or music or swimming lessons or errands. You remember those full days from the last homeschool year and know you’ll have more crazy busy days again next school year. Days
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Daily, Affordable Mini-Retreats Can Help Moms with Overwhelming Stress
Wednesday, 21 June 2023
Women often feel overwhelmed with daily life. Throw in a hefty dose of a world that doesn’t seem to care for Christians, and Christian women feel doubly overwhelmed. Even going to the bathroom alone is a struggle or having the opportunity to drink a cup of coffee the first time it’s hot. Life can be
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Don’t Quit, Mama
Monday, 19 June 2023
There is probably at least one day a month or more that I want to say, “I Quit!” to something in my life, whether it be teaching, cleaning, cooking, transporting, marriage issues, or disciplining a child. We all share the same thoughts and feelings. That feeling of wanting to quit probably stems from a lack
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How to Plan a Successful Summer Club
Wednesday, 14 June 2023
Summer, with its bright sunny mornings and long lazy afternoons, is right around the corner. So are the exclamations of “I’m bored!” and “There’s no one to play with!” Why not fight the summer blues by getting your kids involved in planning a summer backyard club? Not only will a backyard club give them something
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