9 Ways to Raise Resilient Kids ~ Written by Colleen Kessler of Raising Lifelong Learners Your children might be skilled, talented, funny, and brilliant. But if they're not resilient, persistent, and gritty, they won't be able to make the most of those other characteristics. One of the greatest …
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5 Ways to Plan for Fun in Your Homeschool This Year
5 Ways to Plan for Fun in Your Homeschool Year ~ Written by Caitlin Fitzpatrick Curley I don't know about you, but I am in complete denial that it is August. Summer is my favorite and I mourn its passing every year, but this summer went by in a blink. I'm not ready for autumn and all that comes …
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3 Things Homeschooling Taught Me
3 Things Homeschooling Taught Me ~ Written by Purva Brown of The Classical Unschooler A note from Jamie: Purva first started writing on Simple Homeschool back in 2016. As she steps away to focus on work and other pursuits, I'm so grateful for all the words she leaves behind here that will …
How Playing Video Games Saved Us During a Year of Isolation
How Playing Video Games Saved Us During a Year of Isolation ~ Written by Erin Vincent "Mama, I'm lonely." Those words seared into my brain. We were only a few months into the pandemic of 2020 when my 13-year-old son uttered them. But what could a mom do to protect the mental well-being of her …
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The simple solution to homeschool envy and internet overwhelm
The simple solution to homeschool envy and internet overwhelm ~ Written by Kara Fleck Once upon a time, in a season of self doubt and struggle, I was feeling overburdened with homeschool FOMO (fear of missing out). Comparison was hurting my pride. I needed to remember that there is a simple …
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