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Resistant Learners: Help for the Journey Part 2

Resistant Learners: Help for the Journey Part 2

Aug 9 | Blog, Family Discipleship, Homeschool Methods, Homeschool Vision, How to Homeschool

by guest author Patricia Dotten [Welcome to part two of this series on help for teaching resistant learners. If you...

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Resistant Learners: Help for the Journey Part 1

Resistant Learners: Help for the Journey Part 1

Aug 2 | Blog, Family Discipleship, Homeschool Methods, Homeschool Vision, How to Homeschool

By guest author Patricia Dotten Yesterday I got coffee with a friend, a homeschool mom of four children ages 7–17. As...

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Grace Sufficient?

Grace Sufficient?

Jul 12 | Blog, Family Discipleship, Homeschool Vision

By Ashley Vaughan Too much. Never enough. Unwanted. Failure. Too loud, too quiet, too much of a stickler for the...

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Summer Struggles and Solutions

Summer Struggles and Solutions

Jun 28 | Blog, Homeschool Methods, How to Homeschool, Unique Learners

By Shari McMinn And God said, “Let there be lights in the expanse of the heavens to separate the day from the night....

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It’s Worth the Sacrifice to Stay Home

It’s Worth the Sacrifice to Stay Home

May 17 | Blog, Homeschool Vision, How to Homeschool, Start Homeschooling

By Julianna Duerksen One of the biggest obstacles to homeschooling is the predicament of finances. How in the world...

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Destressing Your Homeschool

Destressing Your Homeschool

Mar 22 | Blog, Family Discipleship, Single-Parent Homeschooling, Special Needs Labels, Traumatized Students, Unique Learners

By Shari McMinn Destressing Your Homeschool  Put on then, as God's chosen ones, holy and beloved, compassionate...

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Grace Made Perfect in Weakness

Grace Made Perfect in Weakness

Mar 8 | Blog, Discipling Young Children, Family Discipleship, Homeschool Vision

By Ashley Vaughan Failure. That’s a word that can make even the coolest cucumber break out in a cool sweat, or set the...

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Homeschooling is a Lifestyle, Not a Classroom

Homeschooling is a Lifestyle, Not a Classroom

Feb 1 | Blog, Homeschool Methods, How to Homeschool

by guest author Patricia Dotten I remember as a young mom being so excited to start homeschooling! I envisioned a...

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Unique Learners: Realistic Homeschooling Goals

Unique Learners: Realistic Homeschooling Goals

Sep 21 | Blog, Homeschool Methods, Homeschool Vision, How to Homeschool, Start Homeschooling, Struggling Learners, Unique Learners

By author Shari McMinn We live in an age of Pinterest perfectionism — I call it a “Martha” world. We are super busy...

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Unique Learners: Peace through Unity or Isolation?

Unique Learners: Peace through Unity or Isolation?

Aug 24 | Blog, Family Discipleship, Highly Gifted, Homeschool Vision, Special Needs Labels, Unique Learners

By Shari McMinn As a parent of a busy homeschooling family, especially one where challenging students can purposely...

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Hope for the Chronically Ill Homeschool Mom

Hope for the Chronically Ill Homeschool Mom

Jun 22 | Blog, Family Discipleship, Homeschool Vision

By guest author Yvonne Strachan My injured back sentenced me to six months of limited mobility. After weeks of lying...

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Unique Learners: Stuck and Suffering

Unique Learners: Stuck and Suffering

Feb 23 | Blog, Struggling Learners, Unique Learners

By Shari McMinn When your child struggles with one or more homeschool subjects for years, how and when do you decide...

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Rest for the Weary

Rest for the Weary

Jan 12 | Blog, Family Discipleship, Homeschool Vision

By Guest Author Barbara West, What to do if you're burnt out on homeschooling Come to me, all who labor and are heavy...

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Unique Learners: Two Gifts from God, Just for You!

Unique Learners: Two Gifts from God, Just for You!

Dec 29 | Blog, Struggling Learners, Unique Learners

By Shari McMinn For all have sinned and fall short of the glory of God, and are justified by His grace as a gift,...

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Unique Learners: The Holidays Can Be So Hard!

Unique Learners: The Holidays Can Be So Hard!

Nov 24 | Blog, Struggling Learners, Unique Learners

By Shari McMinn Oh give thanks to the Lord, for He is good; for His steadfast love endures forever! (1 Chronicles...

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So, You Homeschool?

So, You Homeschool?

Oct 13 | Blog, Family Discipleship, Homeschool Vision

By Guest Author Thara Reinitz When you tell people you homeschool, their reactions usually fall into three categories....

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Unique Learners: Lord, Save Us!

Unique Learners: Lord, Save Us!

Sep 22 | Blog, Struggling Learners, Unique Learners

By Shari McMinn The day starts off okay after a decent night’s sleep. But, before you can grab your favorite morning...

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Unique Learners: Sin, Forgiveness, and Like-Minded Support

Unique Learners: Sin, Forgiveness, and Like-Minded Support

Jul 28 | Blog, Unique Learners

By Shari McMinn “Therefore I tell you, her sins, which are many, are forgiven — for she loved much. But he who is...

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Unique Learners: Calming an Out-of-Control Child

Unique Learners: Calming an Out-of-Control Child

Jun 24 | Blog, Struggling Learners, Unique Learners

By Shari McMinn Rejoice with those who rejoice, weep with those who weep. (Romans 12:15 ESV) Regrettably, I admit to...

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Remembering the End Goals: Hope for the Weary Homeschool Mom

Remembering the End Goals: Hope for the Weary Homeschool Mom

Feb 24 | Blog, Family Discipleship, Homeschool Vision

By Guest Author Courtney Duncan If you are anything like me, there are always certain seasons of the year when you...

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