As our children grow into their teenage years, a natural shift happens. They become more independent.They begin to develop their own identities.This is exactly what we want! In my homeschool, I’ve found it crucial to honor this development.That means shifting from the role of teacher to facilitator.One of the best ways to do this?Incorporate outside […]
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Let’s Talk About Hearing Girls hear better than boys. Especially those higher pitches. What does this mean for learning? Your son isn’t ignoring you. He might genuinely not hear you from across the room. Move closer when giving important instructions to boys. Simple as that. Movement Matters Watch a classroom of boys. They fidget. They
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From the beginning, I noticed a striking difference between my two oldest children—my oldest, a daughter, and my second child, a son. While my daughter would sit attentively, absorbing each word as I read or taught, my son seemed to have endless energy, doing backflips off the couch. Despite his constant motion, he could recite
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Homeschooling is an incredible journey. But it can easily become overwhelming if we let it. In his talk Good, Better, Best, Elder Dallin H. Oaks reminds us of the importance of focusing on the things that matter most. He teaches that while many things are good, only some things are better, and a few things
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Have you ever caught yourself wondering if your child will truly be ready to face the real world? One moment, you see glimpses of their grit and determination, and the next, they seem to fall apart in unexpected ways. As homeschool moms, we often carry the weight of feeling solely responsible for preparing our kids
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Nowadays, with the proliferation of social media and so much information available at our fingertips, it becomes even more imperative for our children to develop critical thinking skills. Critical thinking fosters creativity and innovation–both skills needed to thrive in the world we live in today. It is a necessary skill for effective leadership and allows
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As parents, we often think we have control over our children’s learning outcomes. However, this belief can sometimes be misleading. In psychology, there’s a term for this misconception called illusory control. It refers to the belief that we have control over events or outcomes when, in fact, we don’t. Trying to control what is ultimately
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As a home-school mother, I have been asked this question on multiple occasions. I believe the question is sincere and well-intentioned. We are cultured to believe there is a list of what each of our children needs to know to be successful in life. When I first started homeschooling, I had the same question. I
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In the world of homeschooling, we constantly seek ways to enhance our teaching methods, foster our children’s growth, and maintain a productive learning environment. While there are countless strategies to achieve these goals, James Clear’s insights from his book Atomic Habits offer a compelling framework for creating lasting, impactful changes. Clear delineates three layers of
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In the pursuit of true education, aligning ourselves with truth stands as a paramount principle, guiding our journey toward enlightenment and empowerment. As Jeffrey R. Holland eloquently stated, “Let us educate ourselves. Light is not the absence of darkness; rather, darkness is the absence of light. Light and truth exist independently. This being the case,
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