In my closet, I have a box of old letters from my middle and high school years. They are intricately folded and full of the silly ramblings of girlfriends and the awkward advances of a boy or two. Every square inch of these letters is filled, making them difficult to read. Sentences twist, curl and …
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The Family that Plays Together
Fourteen years ago my husband and I made the decision to homeschool. One of the main reasons we made this choice was because we wanted to have meaningful relationships with our children. A Valued Commodity: Time We know that in order to have the strong relationship we want with each of our …
The Family Hour: Recess for Everyone
Here's a challenge for you -- spend 30 solid minutes with your children each day for the next week. This may seem more an issue with families of schooled children than those who homeschool. After all, most of us spend the whole day with our kids already. But I think that is precisely why we need …