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Counting the Costs

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Teaching History as HIS Story

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by guest author Lynn Dean When I was a student, history seemed boring. Over and done. Pointless lists of dates and...

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Monitoring Auditory Processing

Aug 16 | Blog, Special Needs Labels, Unique Learners

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Secret of Successful Homeschooling

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A Boy-Friendly Homeschool

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Teaching Music in the Home

Jul 22 | Blog, Homeschool Methods, How to Homeschool, Special Needs Labels, Unique Learners

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Four Important Tools for Character Training

Jul 15 | Blog, Discipling Teens, Discipling Young Children, Family Discipleship

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Four Secrets for Inspiring Entrepreneurs Part 2

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By guest author Daniel Craig Check out Part 1 to read the rest of this article! Secret 3: Learn from the Best What is...

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Four Secrets for Inspiring Entrepreneurs Part 1

Four Secrets for Inspiring Entrepreneurs Part 1

Jun 28 | Blog, Discipling Teens, Family Discipleship, Homeschool High School, Homeschool Stages

By guest author Daniel Craig I wasn’t your ideal homeschool kid. Believe me. In fact, you’ve probably heard the...

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Amazing Examples of Symbiotic Relationships

Amazing Examples of Symbiotic Relationships

Jun 7 | Blog

By guest author Mike Snavely Examples of what? you might say. Well, give me a few moments to explain it so you’ll...

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Homeschooling Littles: Just a Minute

May 31 | Blog, Discipling Young Children, Family Discipleship, Homeschool Preschool, Homeschool Stages

By guest author Marcie Watkinson Young children are not known for their patience. Adorable, funny, cute, smart,...

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May 20 | Blog, Curriculum & Resources, Homeschool High School, Homeschool Stages, How to Homeschool

by guest author Cindy Puhek Teaching high school science from home isn’t just possible. I think homeschooling is the...

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Foundational Hymns for the Christian Home

May 13 | Blog, Homeschool Methods, How to Homeschool

By guest author Marcia Washburn The theme for the upcoming Rocky Mountain Homeschool Conference is “Christ the...

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Eldercare and Homeschooling

May 6 | Blog, Family Discipleship, Homeschool Vision

By guest author Adriana Caruso Honoring our fathers and mothers in old age is not some kind of suggestion for us as...

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How to Do Your Best on Math and Science Exams

Apr 29 | Blog, Homeschool High School, Homeschool Stages, How to Homeschool, Testing & Assessments

by guest author Dr. Christian Seberino All students want to do excellent on math and science exams. All parents want...

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The Gift of Homeschooling

The Gift of Homeschooling

Apr 22 | Blog, Discipling Teens, Family Discipleship, Homeschool Vision

By guest author Kate Juarez One of the many gifts I received from home education was to be actively involved in...

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