Tag Archives: parental interest

What’s For Dinner?

Posted on 3 October 2011 by Stephanie

I was having a very busy day recently, and I finally plopped down, mid-afternoon with a cup of tea, took a breath and considered what else I needed to get through before dinner time.  Then it dawned on me that … 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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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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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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