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How our mini co-op is holding me accountable

How our mini co-op is holding me accountable

March 9, 2017 //  by Kris

Written by Kris Bales of Weird, Unsocialized Homeschoolers I heard this rumor that homeschooling families like to hear about what's working well for other homeschooling families. So I wracked my brain trying to think of what I could share with you. There's Teaching Textbooks, which makes me so …

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Category: a mom's educationTag: co-op, government, high school

Kris's homeschool day in the life (with a 15-, 17- & 21-year-old)

Kris’s homeschool day in the life (with a 15-, 17-, and 21-year-old)

January 12, 2017 //  by Kris

Written by Kris Bales of Weird, Unsocialized Homeschoolers After I turn off the alarm (usually by 7:45 at the latest), I turn on my phone. As soon as it boots up, there’s a text: “Up yet?” I smile. That means that our new addition, a puppy, has not let her person sleep much - or woke her up …

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Category: organizationTag: day in the life

How to navigate the ups and downs of the teen years

How to navigate the ups and downs of the teen years

November 17, 2016 //  by Kris

How to navigate the ups and downs of the teen years ~ Written by Kris Bales of Weird, Unsocialized Homeschoolers If you’re the parent of a teen or tween, you know that those can be some emotionally difficult years. If you’re not there yet, hold on! Get ready for a ride on a wild emotional roller …

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Category: family time

It's okay to say no

It’s okay to say no

September 22, 2016 //  by Kris

Written by Kris Bales of Weird, Unsocialized Homeschoolers. A few years ago, it was very popular for mom bloggers to write about being the "yes mom." There were blog posts, Facebook status updates, and Instagram photos capturing those yes mom moments. I know because I wrote and snapped many of …

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Category: inspiration

On how maybe you never really have it all together - and that's OK

On how maybe you never really have it all together – and that’s OK

July 28, 2016 //  by Kris

Written by Kris Bales of Weird, Unsocialized Homeschoolers There are so many things I want to tell you in this little space I have with you. They may seem random, but as I ponder what your heart may be longing to hear as you embark on a new homeschooling year (if you haven't already), I …

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