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This school year has been a bit crazy. I usually do a lot of hands-on stuff with my kids, but my remaining two students are
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I’m always looking for new ways to engage my kids in learning. This is even more true now that they are older. They aren’t interested
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5 secrets to how to stay healthy in winter
Do you have your winter herbal medicine chest all stocked? I hope you don’t have to use it. Even though the cold weather seems to
Achieve more with high school dual enrollment at Thiel College
As I’ve talked about before, I don’t think that college is for everyone. But, if your teen wishes to pursue a career that requires college,
Adventure Academy Review: 10 Ways for Using in Your Homeschool
When my oldest children were younger (they are adults now), I incorporated many different educational experiences into their homeschool. These sometimes included computer games. At
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Many homeschooling families feel a bit lost without a planner or schedule. Using these tools is a form of goal-setting. But, we often fail to
How to Set Goals that Smash Through Ceilings
Well, it’s that time of year again. It’s time to ponder what went well over the past year and what didn’t. After the flurry of
How to stop emotional eating in 5 simple steps
When you’ve been in the habit of stuffing your emotions with food, it can be hard to reverse that trend. But, the toll it’s having
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During the holidays and winter months, we can experience higher levels of stress. This time of year often stirs up painful memories and family tensions,
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How to Lift Mood Now! Feel Better Fast!
Do you have a bad mood? Considering today’s environment of uncertainty and chaos, it’s pretty common. In fact, the Centers for Disease Control (CDC) reports
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Essential oils are all the rage these days. Multi-level marketing companies have popularized their use for cleaning, boosting immunity, and helping children with common sleep
5 Secrets to Awesome Morning Devotions
Before I get started, I’m talking about mom’s morning devotions, not the kids’. I also want to acknowledge up front that homeschooling moms often don’t
8 great ways to use relaxing coloring pages
Adult coloring books are all the rage these days. These relaxing coloring pages recall youthful days with bright new crayons. Do you remember the joy
5 Major Benefits of Journaling to Save Your Life
Did you know that one of the benefits of journaling is that it can save your life? Because of its effects on the mind and
5 secrets to staying calm in the holiday chaos
We all know that things often get crazy when we’re at the relatives house. It’s noisy. Kids are running around everywhere, maybe bickering, maybe yelling,
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When we’re feeling stressed out, we can’t always get to our favorite method to relieve stress. We need to know how to relieve stress right
Why finding peace is essential to a happy heart
As Christians, we know that finding peace starts with a relationship with Jesus. But, sometimes even if we have a strong faith, we can get
8 Secrets to a Successful Homeschool Evaluation
As a homeschooler in the north, I often dread winter. After all, winter means months indoors with restless children. It means allowing an extra half
The best way to teach online computer coding classes
When my kids were small, we didn’t do any computer-based lessons. I occasionally incorporated some educational videos and when I needed a break, I offered
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