Tag Archives: home life

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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How Do You Keep Your Children Safe Online?

Posted on 8 June 2011 by Stephanie

Facebook for Homeschoolers? Over the Easter holiday break, our youngest daughter, (16 years old) finally joined Facebook.  She had been resisting joining, partly because of all the negative press she had received from her dad and me about it.  And she … Continue reading →

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6 Ways to Save Money at the Supermarket

Posted on 25 May 2011 by Stephanie

(And three frustration relievers to make the trip more bearable) Rising food and fuel costs mean that we are constantly being challenged to make our dollars stretch further. And as homeschooling mothers, we really need to stretch those dollars, as … Continue reading →

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Don’t Be Afraid to Change

Posted on 18 May 2011 by Stephanie

Just thinking some more about the address given at my daughter’s university graduation a fortnight ago, the wise man giving the address told the young graduates that if they find that what they are doing has become so stressful that … Continue reading →

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What’s More Important Than Cleverness?

Posted on 11 May 2011 by Stephanie

Last week we had a very happy day when our daughter graduated from the University of Auckland.  This young woman has never been to school and never sat an exam before the age of 20.  She loved studying and she did … Continue reading →

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A Download for Your Children

Posted on 2 May 2011 by Stephanie

A Feel-Good Day Last Friday was a worldwide ‘Feel-Good Day’.  Who couldn’t be wooed and impressed by the beautiful wedding that was watched by millions around the world?  Here was good news.  Here was something going right.  Here was happiness … Continue reading →

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