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If You Choose Homeschooling: Step 3 – Commit
This is the last post in the series, 3 Steps to Take If You Choose Homeschooling: Step 3 - Commit. In the first post of this series, we addressed some of our fears. One fear we did not discuss was the fear of commitment. When parents are considering homeschooling, their first thoughts focus on their children's education. But, let’s be honest. At some point, whether they say it out loud or not, parents ask themselves: “If I choose to homeschool, what kind of commitment is involved?" Here are a few thoughts to encourage you...
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If You Choose Homeschooling: Step 2 – Believe
In my last post: 3 Helpful Steps If You Choose Homeschooling, we addressed step one of admitting our fears. Once we got that out of the way, we were then free to admit our excitement! Now, we’re ready to take the second step and believe. There’s nothing magical about homeschooling...
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3 V’s to Consider When Planning a 2020 Vacation
The COVID-19 restrictions are beginning to relax around the nation and many “stay-at-home” people are raring to hit the road. There are 3 V’s to consider when planning a 2020 vacation. Government, medical, and even travel websites post rules and guidelines for vacationers’ health and safety. This blog post addresses our views (not political), our vigilance, and our versions of vacations...
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COVID19 Quarantine: Staying Sane with Around-the-Clock Kids – Part 1
The coronavirus, COVID19 quarantine and restrictions may have you less worried about germs, but perhaps now you’re concerned about how you’ll stay sane with around-the-clock kids. About twenty years ago, I wondered the same thing—obviously not about the Coronavirus, but when I first considered homeschooling, I wondered if I’d be able to keep my sanity if I hung out with my kids twelve to sixteen hours a day. Don’t get me wrong, I loved my kids, just as you do, I’m sure. It was simply the idea of being with them all day, every day that had me nervous. If you’re a little anxious, I’m here to encourage you...
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Esther Howland (Age 19) Created Something Special for Valentine’s Day
Esther Howland (age 19) created something special for Valentine’s Day. You can, too. We'll learn more about Esther, but first...
