What I want my kids to know about current events ~ Written by Melissa Camara Wilkins Some days more than others, I am reminded that we’re not just memorizing times tables around here. We’re guiding our kids toward becoming brave, compassionate adults. They’re learning by watching us, and …
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Homeschooling a Twice Exceptional Child? What You Should Know…
Homeschooling a Twice Exceptional Child? What You Should Know ~ Written by Colleen Kessler of Raising Lifelong Learners My homeschool doesn’t look much like anyone else’s I know. It used to bother me a bit. Even as a gifted specialist who worked in gifted classrooms for years, I wasn’t prepared …
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How to Say Yes to Your Children More Often
How to Say Yes to Your Children More Often ~ Written by Erin Vincent of Nourishing My Scholar I'd found myself in the habit of saying "No" to my daughter. We had been in a busy and stressful season of our lives, and I lost perspective of what was important. I let outside influences dictate how our …
Teens Are Scary, and Other Lies I Once Believed
Teens Are Scary, and Other Lies I Once Believed ~ Written by Jamie C. Martin of Simple Homeschool and Introverted Moms I was terrified of homeschooling teenagers. I mean, who wouldn’t be? All I saw on television and in movies confirmed it as a dreaded age - when once sweet and loving little ones …
The Intensity of Homeschooling a Gifted Child
The Intensity of Homeschooling a Gifted Child ~ Written by Colleen Kessler of Raising Lifelong Learners We often think of giftedness as just that, a gift. While it certainly can be, it is not uncommon for academically and/or developmentally advanced children to also have a range of intense and …
