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A dose of homeschool inspiration

December 26, 2014 //  by Jamie C. Martin

This post contains affiliate links.
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Enjoy this week’s homeschool inspiration:

  • Advice and encouragement for new homeschoolers :: From contributor Angie Kauffman of Real Life at Home
  • Emotional health, not academic obsession :: Huffington Post (The article is good, but I just love the message that its title alone conveys!)
  • Managing meltdowns :: Not the Former Things
  • Learning to choose one thing :: Flourish
  • Let the children play, it’s good for them! :: Smithsonian.com
  • Live: Creating a life you love :: Life Your Way

My recommendations this week:

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If you’re looking for a movie to watch over the next few days, this version of A Christmas Carol is available FREE via Amazon Prime. 

It’s a gentle introduction for kids – maybe those who are familiar with the Muppet version and ready to go a step further, but aren’t quite ready for super-scary ghosts yet. For ages 7 and up.

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This new-to-us Christmas movie, based on a book by Max Lucado, totally landed on our must-watch-each-year list after we saw it last week. It’s an inspiring tale of redemption and what happens when people still believe in miracles. I’d say it’s good for ages 9 and up.

Featured sponsors this week:

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Are you a crafting/creative family? If so, you need to check out Crafting Connections – a magazine and website that makes creativity easier.

They provide families with the tools and inspiration for raising curious & creative children. Check out their gorgeous digital & print issues here and use the code GIFTCREATIVE for 30% off through 12/31.

“An optimist stays up until midnight to see the new year in. A pessimist stays up to make sure the old year leaves.” ~ Bill Vaughan

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About Jamie C. Martin

Jamie is an introverted mom of three, who loves books, tea, and people (not always in that order), and avoids answering the phone when possible. She co-founded SimpleHomeschool.net in 2010 and began IntrovertedMoms.com in 2020.

Jamie is the author of four books, including Give Your Child the World (reached #9 on Amazon's Top 100 Best Sellers list), and her latest release, Introverted Mom (an ECPA bestseller). Her work has been featured by LeVar Burton of Reading Rainbow, the Washington Post, Parents, Today Parenting, and Psychology Today.

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