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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According to the American Psychological Association (APA), self-esteem is “the degree to which the qualities and characteristics contained in one’s self-concept are perceived to be positive.” In other words, we are looking at who we are as a human being and deciding if what we see is positive or negative. To boost our children’s self-esteem,
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As homeschool moms, we often strive for perfection, but this can lead to all-or-nothing thinking—viewing things in extremes, where everything is either a total success or a complete failure. This mindset can be damaging, creating unnecessary stress and preventing us from acknowledging the progress we and our children are making. How All-or-Nothing Thinking Hurts Us
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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 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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Who are you? Who are your children? Truly? Have you ever found yourself loving your children a bit conditionally? Do you withhold your affection when your children are not behaving in the way you desire? Do you ever feel like YOU are not enough and unconsciously try to prove you are enough? That you are
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