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Misha is a university instructor, writer and homeschooling mother of two elementary-aged children. She is the co-founder, with her husband, of GivingAnon.org and has recently been profiled on NPR, NBC nightly news and in the New York Times for their work together. Misha is passionate about enjoyment. "I find writing about enjoying life helps me to be intentional. One day at a time, one choice at a time. Enjoying is my gratitude for every colourful day of life. And a gift I hope to give to my children." Misha writes at The Thompson Story and Kind Birds.

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Beyond Stereotypes: The New Face of Homeschooling

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Written by Misha Thompson of Kind Birds and The Thompson Story A note from Jamie: Trying to conquer our homeschooling fears means we have to also overcome negative stereotypes and limiting beliefs. The discussion in the comments on Monday reminded me of this encouraging post, written and published last February by Misha. Recently I posted [...]

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On Being Busy Or Being Full: How Can We Tell The Difference?

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I read an article recently that made me want to jump up and down and shout and smile! It was written by the fabulous writer Anne Lamott about the decisions we face in life. “..At 80,” Anne says about the students she is teaching, “will they be proud that they spent their lives keeping their houses [...]

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What I Have Learned my First Year of Homeschooling

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Written by monthly contributor Misha Thompson of Beauty and Joy. What have you learned this school year? I am in the final month of finishing up our very first year of homeschooling and I am asking a lot of questions: What have I learned? What would I change? How did the kids do? How will [...]

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Should I Homeschool Or Not? – Part Two

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Last month I wrote part one of this article–you are welcome to click here to read it. The decision of whether or not you should homeschool ultimately comes down to one single factor: knowing your child(ren.) I had a special treat on Mother’s Day and as I was enjoying my time alone, another mother I know walked in. [...]

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Should I Homeschool Or Not? — Part One

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To homeschool or not to homeschool, that may be your question. And that only leads to more questions: How do I know if I should or not? What should I even start to think about? What about curriculum? If you have at all considered homeschooling these questions have probably run through your mind. I am by no means an expert on [...]

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Insecurity, Comparison and Fear: Slaying the Giants of Homeschooling

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Anyone who has taken on, or is considering, the unique role of home educator knows all too well the giants of homeschooling. Insecurity. Comparison. Fear. Have you ever felt discouraged by one of those?  Have you ever laid awake and worried about who is doing what in their homeschool and if you should or shouldn’t be, too? All of us have. [...]

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