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Homeschooling a Strong Willed Child
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Now that I have experienced parenting from the birth of my children through grandparenting, I can say that for me, the physical exhaustion of raising four little ones was SO MUCH EASIER than the mental and emotional draining of parenting teens. Add the strong will of a child and the physical, mental and emotionally draining is intensified. My husband and I were blessed to have 4 out of 4 strong willed children (intensities varied, thank the Lord!)
Would you classify your child as a strong willed child? It is very likely that if you have one or more children you, have a strong willed child....continue reading.
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Why Art is Important for Children and Teens
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Ancient Greeks, philosophers like Plato recognized the inherent value of studying the arts. music, dance, theater and the visual arts and were seen as integral to Greek society.
For the last ten plus years, our culture has put a heavy emphasis on S.T. E. M. (Science Technology, Engineering, Math) Although, these are important and have improved many aspects of our lives, we can not forget about the arts....continue reading
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Four Ways to Teach Your Children about the Presidents
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Music, is it Essential to Your Child's Success?
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Is Music Essential to Your Child's Success? The answer will depend on what your goals are for your children.
Countless studies have shown that when music is a part of a child’s life, they excel beyond their counter parts that do not include music into their lives.... continue reading
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Four Things Your Teen Can Do This Summer to Prepare For College and Life
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What are your teen's plans this summer?
Summer is a time to relax, have fun, spend with friends, go on vacation and take a break from school. But summer can be a very productive time as well. Encourage your teen to weave one of more of these ideas into their summer fun and help them prepare for college and life while life is just a little more relaxed...easier.