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Homeschooling and the Little Years

Homeschooling and the Little Years

Jan 27 | Blog, Homeschool Preschool, Homeschool Stages

By Guest Author Heather Cofer I was one month away from beginning our first official year of homeschooling when I...

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Single-Parent Homeschool: Can it Work?

Single-Parent Homeschool: Can it Work?

Jan 13 | Blog, Family Discipleship, Single-Parent Homeschooling

By guest author Kim Sorgius I picture her the same way you might: a homeschooling momma driving a 15-passenger van,...

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Finding Space for Rest

Finding Space for Rest

Sep 23 | Blog, Family Discipleship, Homeschool Vision

By Amy Pentimone Good planning, anticipation, and adrenaline all help us power through busy seasons, but we need more....

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Four Words to Help Us

Four Words to Help Us

Jul 15 | Blog, Family Discipleship, Homeschool Vision

by guest author Deb WeaklyTrust in the Lord and do good; dwell in the land and enjoy safe pasture. Delight yourself in...

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Strengthening Your Marriage in the Midst of Homeschooling: Part 1

Strengthening Your Marriage in the Midst of Homeschooling: Part 1

Sep 22 | Blog, Family Discipleship, Marriage, Marriage Series

By guest authors Dianne Doty and Nancy Patterson Guiding Principles "Cause me to know the way in which I should walk;...

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When Tragedy Strikes Your Homeschool

When Tragedy Strikes Your Homeschool

Nov 7 | Blog, Family Discipleship, Homeschool Vision

By Shari Howard McMinn, trag·e·dy /ˈtrajədē/ noun an event causing great suffering, destruction, and distress, such as...

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Highlights from the CHEC Blog

Highlights from the CHEC Blog

Jul 28 | Blog, Curriculum & Resources, How to Homeschool

Whether you're on your first child ... Cartoon by Todd Wilson. Familymanweb.com or your last ... You need...

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Help and Hope for Exhausted Moms

Help and Hope for Exhausted Moms

Jun 8 | Blog, Family Discipleship, Homeschool Vision

by guest author Heath Lambert (and Rebekah Hannah) We wanted to share this helpful podcast from Dr. Heath Lambert,...

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Only One Director and One Audience Part 2

Only One Director and One Audience Part 2

May 5 | Blog, Family Discipleship, Homeschool Vision

By guest author Vicki Lewis Read part 1 of Only One Director and One Audience here. We are not infinite; each day has...

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Only One Director and One Audience Part 1

Only One Director and One Audience Part 1

Apr 18 | Blog, Family Discipleship, Homeschool Vision

by guest author Vicki Lewis “God is both our Director and our Audience,” suggests author Jean Fleming in her book,...

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A Mid-Year Makeover Part 2

A Mid-Year Makeover Part 2

Jan 21 | Blog, Family Discipleship, Homeschool Vision

by guest author Marcia Washburn This post is Part 2 in Marcia Washburn’s A Mid-Year Makeover article. Read Part 1...

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A Mid-Year Makeover

A Mid-Year Makeover

Jan 13 | Blog, Family Discipleship, Homeschool Vision

By guest author Marcia Washburn And so it’s January — that month we face with combined anticipation and dread. We’ve...

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Homeschooling Different Learners

Homeschooling Different Learners

Jan 11 | Blog, Struggling Learners, Unique Learners

Can a struggling or different learner be effectively homeschooled? The answer is yes! To help equip you for this...

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Encouragement for the Second Half

Encouragement for the Second Half

Dec 27 | Blog, Family Discipleship, Homeschool Vision

Congratulations! You’ve made it through half the school year! Of course, by this time, you might be feeling a little...

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Shopping with Kids

Shopping with Kids

Dec 22 | Blog, Discipling Young Children, Family Discipleship

By guest author Marcia Washburn Everyday challenges such as shopping with little ones can test the stamina of the...

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