Tag Archives: encouragement

Press the Pause Button

Posted on 1 February 2012 by Stephanie

  When you are feeling calm, peaceful and in control, you will have a calm, peaceful homeschooling family. Do you ever feel like you would like to press the ‘pause’ button on life? You are enjoying life, there’s lots going … Continue reading →

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The Same Scene All Over the World

Posted on 21 December 2011 by Stephanie

“When my son was four … he was in the Nativity play…. the three boys came in – four-year-olds with tea towels on their heads — and they put these boxes down, and the first boy said, “I bring you … Continue reading →

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How Perfect Are You?

Posted on 24 September 2011 by Stephanie

‘If a job’s worth doing, it’s worth doing well’ ‘Never, never, never, never give up.’ These sound like good mottos, don’t they?  They encourage us to try hard, to improve and to do our best, don’t they?  Or do they,  … Continue reading →

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July is a Good Month

Posted on 10 August 2011 by Stephanie

July really is a good month for taking a break, having a rest, catching up with friends, being refreshed and generally having a change of pace. Both for you and for your children! I took July off from homeschooling and from … Continue reading →

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7 Tips for Coping With Negativity

Posted on 22 June 2011 by Stephanie

Have you ever had someone say something rude to you about homeschooling? You are not alone. When you are homeschooling, you are going against the grain.  You are running counter-culture.  So it stands to reason that you will face opposition.  … Continue reading →

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What Homeschoolers Can Learn From Shakespeare

Posted on 15 June 2011 by Stephanie

Cowards die many times before their deaths; The valiant never taste of death but once. Julius Caesar (Act II, Scene ii) by William Shakespeare Many people consider homeschooling but never even get started because their fears destroy their desire for … Continue reading →

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