Creating Traditions for Shared Lifelong Learning ~ Written by Debbie Douse of An Adventurous Education Next year will possibly be my daughter’s last year of homeschooling. Wow, just writing those words causes a squeeze on my heart and a tear in my eye! There are plans afoot for her to attend …
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Encouraging Independence in Teens During Summer
Encouraging Independence in Teens During Summer ~ Written by Debbie Douse of An Adventurous Education I have an honest admission to make here: I like to be in control, preferably with an efficient plan of action! Delegation and asking for help do not come naturally for me. I’m guilty of doing …
Finding Daily Awe in Difficult Homeschooling Seasons
Finding Daily Awe as We Grow Through Difficult Homeschooling Seasons ~ Written by Debbie Douse of An Adventurous Education I started the year listening to the clinking of glasses as the nurses and doctors welcomed in 2024, sat by the bedside of my stepdad in intensive care. Next to me was my …
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If I am Brave, She is Brave: The Power of Modelling Behaviour
If I am Brave, She is Brave – The Power of Modelling Behaviour ~ Written by Debbie Douse of An Adventurous Education I am Brave I am frozen to the spot; terror fills my every fibre. My feet are jammed into the metal staple on the sheer cliff side, legs shaking, my hands grasping on tight to …
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Debbie’s Homeschool Day in the Life (with a 13- and 14-year-old)
Debbie’s Homeschool Day in the Life (with a 13- and 14-year-old) ~ Written by Debbie Douse of An Adventurous Education Early Morning It’s 6:19am and I wake with a start. Somehow my body has this uncanny knack of waking me just before my alarm goes off, which allows the rest of the house to …
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