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Press the Pause Button
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
“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
How Perfect Are You?
‘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
July is a Good Month
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
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
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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