Overview: Do want your kids to do chores but aren’t sure which tasks your child could handle? Check out this age appropriate chore list for children 2 years to 3 years! You might think that it’s way too early to ask your 2 or 3-year-old to do chores. But at this age, children can really start […]
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Toddlers are capable of so much more than we give them credit for. You will be amazed at how quickly children will want to start helping out around the house, especially if they are helping their parents or an older sibling. No matter what you’re doing, try to find lots of ways that your toddlers
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Overview: History can be dry or inspiring, depending on how it’s taught. Discover 8 creative tips to make studying history interesting and fun for your boys! Why is it that some people absolutely LOVE to study history while others hate it? Is it simply a difference of opinion? Or could it have something to do with
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Overview: I loved being a homeschooling mom! But as I look back, there is one thing which has often crept in and stolen my joy. Learn my biggest homeschool regret. We were a homeschooling family for 17 years. Before my oldest son turned 2 years old, my husband and I both felt called to check out
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Overview: Want to help your kids rediscover their love for learning? Put aside the worksheets and the textbooks and consider these 13 benefits of unit studies! Have you ever tried using a unit study with your children? If not, you may want to consider giving one a try. Unit studies are different from the traditional way of
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Overview: Curious about homeschooling? It’s rewarding, but not without challenges. Discover 7 hard truths about homeschooling and why, despite the difficulties, it’s worth the journey for you and your child. If you’ve read even one of my blog posts before, then you know that homeschooling is one of my very favorite things ever. I love the
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Probably the question that new homeschoolers have to answer the most is, ‘What about socialization?’ Superior test scores have caused people to stop worrying that homeschoolers won’t learn necessary academic skills; however, they still worry that homeschoolers won’t learn necessary social skills. People hear the word “homeschool” and socialization is the first thing that pops
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Parents often get discouraged when trying to create a homeschool reading program for their sons. Tragically, boys are more likely than girls to say that they hate to read. Boys do get excited about reading, though, if we approach the subject in the right way and if we give them the right reading material. As
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Overview: When your child hits a wall, is their learning journey over? Discover 4 practical tips for overcoming learning blocks and reigniting motivation to get your child back on track with their education. What do you do when your child hits a wall? If your children are anything like mine, you’ve probably had periods of
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Overview: Discover the top 20 audio books for boys that will turn any car ride into an exciting adventure! Perfect for long trips, these engaging stories will captivate young listeners and make travel time fly by. Reading books aloud to our kids is extremely important and fun. Sometimes, however, it’s nice to have the family listen
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