Over the years, my husband and I have diligently tried to keep up with regular interviews with our children. It’s been a journey of consistency—sometimes waxing, sometimes waning. But I’ve noticed a pattern. When things get rocky with one of my kids, it’s usually when we haven’t been connecting in these regular conversations. Through these […]
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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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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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As I prepared for a leadership training lecture on historical cycles from Strauss and Howe’s The Fourth Turning, I found valuable insights on these cycles in Thomas Jefferson Education for Teens by DeMille and Brooks. According to this book, the traditional path of graduating from college and pursuing a stable career that served previous cycles
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Do you ever find yourself struggling to kickstart your day or push through moments of fatigue? We all have those moments. But what if I told you that a simple dose of outdoor play could be the remedy you need? Just like us, our children benefit immensely from time spent outside, away from the screens
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Benjamin Franklin said, “Learning to serve God, family, and community is the aim and end of all true learning.” The true purpose of education is to bless humanity with the knowledge and wisdom we’ve attained. It is deeper than just getting a good-paying job. The prevailing education model today often prioritizes conformity and adherence to
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Homeschooling is a rewarding journey that often involves the delightful chaos of managing multiple age groups simultaneously. For parents working with older children, the challenge lies in finding effective ways to engage and entertain small children while providing focused attention to their older siblings. In this blog, we’ll explore practical tips and creative solutions to
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