Motherhood. Homeschooling. Natural Living
One of the most important things you can do as a parent is teaching your children about healthy living. It’s easy to fall into bad habits like snacking before bedtime or staying up way too late at night, but it’s not healthy. Your kids look up to you and follow your example, so it’s important for you to be a…
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Many people don’t even realize that indoor air purity is a problem. Most people spend more than 90% of their time indoors and air quality is very important. Many people don’t even realize that living in a place in indoor air pollutants can cause physical symptoms. Common symptoms are headaches, dizziness, nausea, eye and ear irritation, and nose irritation. What…
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“Mom, can I not do spelling today? Please?” If you have a child with dyslexia or who struggles with spelling or reading, you may hear the same thing in your home. Whether you have a child who is diagnosed with dyslexia or if you merely suspect something, let’s pretend that we’re having a cup of tea and talking mom to…
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Many parents choose to homeschool their kids instead of sending them to public or private school. It’s a great way to ensure they get the personal attention they need to learn and grow academically. The way you set up your classroom will affect the way your child learns. Everything should be organized and easily accessible in order to keep things…
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Homeschooling. You made a declaration, maybe you know you’re 100% commited, that you want to pursue some other form of education besides a brick and mortar school for your child. It could be that this is a calculated and well-researched decision due to dissatisfaction with your current educational options. Or maybe you have young ones who you cannot imagine sending…
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How to reduce motherhood anxiety? Being a mother is not an easy thing and nobody will ever try to tell you it is. Still, it is not the impossible thing that some will try to push on you. Being a mother is a huge responsibility but it is also a wonderful, exhilarating experience that most mothers wouldn’t trade for the…
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Growing herbs has been part of most cultures for thousands of years. Herbs provide so many benefits medicinally, are wonderful for seasoning and adding flavor to cooking, and many people use them for crafty things like potpourri and natural dyes. Growing them in your garden is the best way to go if you can, because they are best when fresh…
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Picking curriculum can be overwhelming with all the fantastic choices available to homeschooling families. As homeschool moms, we want to be confident that we make the right choice. Every homeschool and child is different, and there are more than a few great options out there. You may even purchase a curriculum that looked great in the catalog or the conference,…
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Have you ever been out and about and saw one of those bumper stickers? You know the ones: there’s a stick figure of mom and dad and then little junior or maybe a little miss? Now, have you ever seen ones where the line of littles seems to extend forever? The kind that makes you scratch your head and wonder…
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A planner is one of the most important tools you will ever use as a homeschool mom. It will be your lifeline and your second brain, as some moms call it. You can use a planner for so many wonderful things and it will literally help you organize your life. As both a mother and a homeschool teacher, you have…
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Gardening isn’t just a way to get out and be active; it’s especially impressive when you can make garden educational for kids. They’re able to learn about nature, plants, insects, and so much more. If you have young children, don’t hesitate to make the garden your classroom and learn all there is to learn in this full of life space!…
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Hands-on activities make learning new things fun and enjoyable. For some of my children, learning syllables came easily, but for others, having some syllable learning activities would’ve made for a smoother learning experience. Whether you’re a homeschool mom, a teacher, or a parent looking for a few fun ways to help your children grasp the concept of syllables, here re 20…
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