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12 Homeschool Quotes for the Heart of a Mom
Homeschooling isn’t for the faint of heart. Well, that’s not entire true! I believe anyone can homeschool. But, everyone isn’t of a heart for it. Homeschooling is both hard and rewarding. It becomes easier over time then gets harder again around the high school years. Maybe harder isn’t the right word, maybe it becomes more intimidating. We all need a bit of encouragement from time to time which is why I’m sharing my favorite homeschool quotes to help motivate you. Be sure to download and print your free Homeschool Quote printable Scripture Art below. It’s this time of year when I start to feel bogged down, and I can see…
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5 Advantages of Homeschooling Your Only Child
I want to share with you 5 advantages of homeschooling an only child. Since I began homeschooling my only child I’ve discovered that there are some who have a bias toward only child parenting. Even more so against those who choose to homeschool that only child. For some, sheltering a child in the home and keeping them from public school will somehow hold them back, keep them un-socialized and in some ways make them disadvantaged. The reality is homeschooling an only child has both advantages and disadvantages. This post contains affiliate advertisement links. Homeschooling Your Only Child Advantages I Save on School Supplies. Homeschooling an Only Child means I only have to…
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5 Best Ways to Find Support for Homeschool Moms
Homeschoolers can often find themselves feeling isolated, alone and without much support. But, you are not alone. But, homeschool moms, support is likely closer than you think. In order to find it, you are going to have to do some leg work. Home Education is the fastest growing form of education in our country and as society becomes more and more dis-satisfied with the public education system you can be sure that it will continue to grow. This post contains affiliate ad links to 3rd party sites. So maybe you are thinking, ‘Where are all these supposed homeschool moms?’ They are all around you. But sometimes, they, like you, are sitting around wondering where the…
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10 Things Foster Moms Won’t Tell You
Foster moms do not have it easy. I know what your thinking, being a mom isn’t easy. That’s true. But trust me when I say that being a foster mom is a lot harder than general motherhood. Foster moms are lovingly mothering children they never bore, who have most likely faced extensive trauma in their lives, before being uprooted from the only lives they’ve known and dropped into a complete strangers home. Often, completely alone. Often, not knowing why, how, or when it happened. I remember one of our foster sons, let’s call him Fred. We were called late in the evening to come and get Fred who was 2…
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5 Homeschool Things You Need
The internet is filled with posts like these. Homeschool bloggers abound these days. And, everyone has their own opinion of homeschool things that you will need in order to be successful. This post contains affiliate links to products which may be purchased at 3rd party sites, which may result in paid compensation to this blogger. You might find posts galore about the kinds of pencils to buy, what kind of printer is best, curriculum posts detailing the hows and whys of a certain brand, style or method. But the reality is that in order to homeschool your going to need some more basic things than those. 10 Homeschool Things You Really Need…
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Dear Foster Mom Who Guards with Love
Dear Foster Mom, I know that sometimes you feel as if you are all alone. What you do on a weekly, daily, and hourly basis is so far removed from what your friends are doing as moms. But, they don’t understand that, do they? I know that you are pouring your heart out, laying it open, for littles who are not your own. That’s not to say that you don’t long for them to be, but you understand the reality that at any moment the connection you’ve worked so hard to build, the relationship you strive to grow, the heart you long to protect, can unexpectedly be broken. You…
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Homeschool Encouragement from Moms for Moms
The Big Book of Homeschool Ideas Author Blog Tour If you are joining me as a part of The Big Book of Homeschool Ideas Blog Tour, I’d like to say “Welcome to Great Peace Academy.” As you may already know, I was privileged to join with 54 other homeschooling moms to write over 100 chapters in what is a treasure trove of homeschool encouragement. It’s like sitting down and exploring the best homeschooling ideas, advice and encouragement on the planet in one complete eBook. This post contains affiliate sales links to products or services which may result in paid compensation for this blog author. I want to tell you a bit about…
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In a Homeschool Rut?
In a Rut? Tips for Getting Out of it This post contains affiliate ad links to products at external sites. Homeschool Got YOU Down? Looking for ways to get out of your homeschooling rut? You can find them at my post Five Ways to Re-Energize Your Homeschool Mom Spirit and Get Out of a Rut at the Bright Ideas Press Blog. What are some ways that you get out of a homeschool rut? One of the ways that I get out of a homeschool rut is by going to the (affiliate) Great Homeschool Conventions. Learn more about what this convention offers you.
