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Why I don’t add anything new to our homeschool in January

December 27, 2017 //  by Shawna Wingert

Written by Shawna Wingert of Not the Former Things I love the idea of a new year. A fresh start. A list of ways to get back on track after the busy holiday season. A new planner. All of it makes my type-A self a little giddy. In the past, I have applied the same 'New Year, New You' …

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Me-time and the homeschool mom

“Me-time” and the homeschooling mom

November 20, 2017 //  by Purva Brown

Written by Purva Brown of The Classical Unschooler The concept of "me-time" gets a bad rap these days. Many associate it with a "spoilt generation" asking for more, more, more. Some consider it selfish. But I contend that every homeschooling mom needs time for and to herself. The why of …

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Balance and flexibility for homeschooling parents

Balance and flexibility for homeschooling parents

November 16, 2017 //  by Kara Anderson

Written by Kara S. Anderson Growing up, I was a competitive figure skater, which meant I spent hours each day on ¼-inch thin blades, tracing intricate figures, spinning in neat circles or landing jumps after multiple rotations in the air. In addition to our time spent on the ice, my fellow …

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For a happier homeschool, stop saying these 7 things

November 9, 2017 //  by Melissa Camara Wilkins

Written by Melissa Camara Wilkins Right now, I am staring at my computer screen, thinking about all the reasons I can’t write these words to you. I’m too tired. My thoughts won’t come together, they keep shimmying away when I’m not looking (not unlike my preschooler at bedtime). My ideas might not …

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Homeschooling like it’s my job

November 2, 2017 //  by Shawna Wingert

Homeschooling Like It's My Job ~ Written by Shawna Wingert of Not the Former Things. The past few months have been a little rocky around here. Because, you know, life. This has been doubly true for our homeschool.  Two months after starting our new school year, we still are trying to get …

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