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When Mom is the Only’s Only Class-Mate
The Need to Participate This is my very favorite mom/son photo ever. In fact it was the first photo I used on this blog. I love being his mom and being his homeschool teacher. He is my greatest undeserved blessing. Yet there are times when being his only class-mate becomes a little over-whelming. Our only children rely on us for everything. They rely on us for food, clothing, shelter. They rely on us for math, science and history. They rely on us for conversation, for comfort and for normalcy. We give them everything while at the same time, we teach them how to be independent. We teach them to work alone, to…
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Outsourcing, When a Child is Smarter than Mom
Finding Mentors or Online Classes This is brought to you by TakeLessons.com. Homeschoolers, that’s what we are! But, that does not mean that we have to do all of our schooling in the home or that mom has to be the only teacher in the child’s life. In fact sometimes the reality is there are areas of education where mom simply can’t meet the child’s educational needs. Don’t panic! You are not alone. Little Man is quite talented in so many areas. He loves strategy games like Chess. I knew I could teach him the basics, and I did, he learned the rules of how to move the pieces very…
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The Social Lives of Gifted Children
Help for Parents of Gifted Children What would you do if you found that your little one struggles to find their place in the world? This is one of those questions I find myself considering often. With a gifted mind comes unique behaviors and idiosyncrasies that often cause a child to stand out among society as “different.” You’ve seen it before, a group of children where one is isolated, left alone; and for whatever reason the larger group simply steers clear. I don’t think even they can explain why, just that there is something different about the child, and therefore they leave them alone. I’ve witnessed it time and again with…
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Organize Your Year with an Online Homeschool Planner
Take control of your family life with an amazing online homeschool planner, Homeschool Planet, which can keeps the whole family organized.
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How to Set Authentic Goals for the New Year
Set goals for the year that are authentic and attainable with these simple tips and ideas.
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Homeschooling Multiple Ages
I often get asked about how to homeschool with multiple children of various ages. Guest blogger Destiny from Some Call it Destiny shares her experience homeschooling multiple ages
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How to Homeschool
Homeschool, one of those words that many fear, others embrace and others find confusing. It’s a word that dictionaries haven’t caught on to, because it really is two words combined into one; home, and school. Homeschool is more than school at home, it’s life schooling. Discover how you can truly have peace while homeschooling with resources and articles to inform, encourage, and prepare you for the journey. I’m sure that parents of public schooled children also are seeking the best for their children, and for them the choice is a public school option. If that is your choice, know that it is the right one for your family. For my family, home…
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Outstanding Family Dinner Ideas for Big Families
Family mealtimes are incredibly important to the connection your family shares with one another. While there are several delicious recipes out there, it can be difficult to find Family Dinner Ideas for Big Families. This is because a lot of recipes cater to the traditional, 3 or 4 person family. In fact, can seem impossible to find a recipe that suits the needs of a large family without having to double the recipe. While it may seem difficult, it doesn’t have to be.