Idol of School
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Idol of School

Have we let school become an idol? So much conversation centers around kids’ schooling, including: achievements, success, challenges, and interventions. We all seem so concerned about measuring our kids, that I have to ask: is our focus on school healthy?

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20 Self-Care Tips for the Homeschool Mom
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20 Self-Care Tips for the Homeschool Mom

When I think of strong women, I think of us, the homeschool moms. Our challenges are great, but our hope is even greater. We started the journey strong, but how do we stay strong? How do we wear all our hats from dawn to dusk with love in our hearts? How do we have the energy to deal with math meltdowns and snack spills every day? How do we smile and encourage our son that takes ten minutes to write one. simple. sentence? Burnout creates bitterness and a homeschool built on bitterness crumbles. We have to take care of ourselves if we want to finish strong.

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Mission Possible: Writing Your Homeschool Mission Statement

Mission Possible: Writing Your Homeschool Mission Statement

So, as a homeschooler, new or seasoned, if you don’t have a mission statement in homeschooling, it’s time to write one. I know, it sounds super self-helpy, but your mission statement fuels your homeschool life - it not only helps keep you on track, but it is a major power behind what you plan and do in your homeschooling.

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