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Surviving the Homeschool Winter Slump
Posted by Michelle Osborn on
Are any of you experiencing the homeschool winter slump right now? The holidays are over, Weather prevents most outdoor activities for many of us. Spring seems so far away. Colds seems to be shared better than anything else in the home. If you are new to homeschooling, don't worry, this is normal. It happens to all of us, whether you have homeschooled for one year or 20+ years
These are just a few of our own ideas and ones we have gathered from other homeschool moms..... continue reading
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The Special Power of Family Travel
Posted by Michelle Osborn on
Travel is one of the most powerful ways to teach our children. There is a big difference between reading about it and being there. Our family has been very blessed to travel to many places together. Whether it is a mission trip to Mexico or Costa Rica or a family reunion to the Caribbean (thanks grandma and grandpa!), we have had rich learning experiences and unforgettable memories!
Below are Hal & Melanie Young's, thoughts on the value of family travel. RaisingRealMen.com
There is a special power in the impression you get from actually “being there.” Travel is such a powerful way to teach our children about history, geography, culture, and.... continue reading
Are You Enabling or Helping Your Child?
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What is the difference between helping your child in their studies and enabling that same child?
Sometimes, however, we do things inadvertently that have far-reaching effects on our children. I know and understand a mother’s heart. We want to protect, love, and nurture our children, but what happens when that desire to protect becomes a hindrance in their progress toward adulthood?
I think the hardest thing for a mother to do is to set an obligation (in the adult world, we call this a deadline) and then force....continue reading
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Limit Social Media Time: College Prep 101
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Your teen lives in the modern world. Between phone calls, texting, email, instant messages, Snapchat, and any other number of social media opportunities that distract him, he has to learn to establish boundaries for himself in order to get any work done at all.
Do Not Disturb
When students are hammering out a paper or other project, there should be none of this electronic interruption until they’ve finished, and for good reason. Setting aside these distractions is sort of like hanging an e-version of the “Do Not Disturb”....continue reading
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