frustrated child

I have an early reader.  At just over three and a half years old, Jonathan showed an interest in learning to read.  Within one month of starting to sound out words, he was reading at an early first grade level.  Fast forward about a year to age four and a half.  Jonathan now reads at [...]

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Mom! She’s Looking At Me!

by Michelle on January 19, 2011 · 4 comments

(otherwise titled, “How To Get A Handle On Arguing”) No matter how well behaved your children are they are bound to argue every once in a while (if not more!).  All kids do. Being homeschooled gives our children a very special bond with their siblings. They are together much, if not all, of the day [...]

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“But what about socialization?” I wish I had a nickel for every time I heard that question, don’t you? It’s one of the most commonly asked questions related to homeschooling, and in my mind one of the easiest to answer. Our boys have participated in Cub Scouts, AWANA, Sunday School, Classical Conversations, ice skating lessons, [...]

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Have you been infected with Curriculum Loyalty Syndrome? What is Curriculum Loyalty Syndrome? Curriculum Loyalty Syndrome (CLS) is keeping hold of curricula that is failing your family,  that is damaging your child’s love of learning, one that is hindering progress.  It is sticking with a program that isn’t working for your family. Perhaps you have [...]

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I am a rookie homeschool mom. We have only been at this for a year and a half,  and some how I thought we would be further in when it happened. I guess that shows just how new I am! It happened to me just last week, and it hurt me so badly I nearly [...]

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Scheduling a NEEDED DAY

by Dana♥ on January 27, 2010 · 4 comments

When you look at your family calendar, do you have a horrible sense of dread and stress?  Do you feel totally zapped of energy before your week has even started? That is how I often felt when  I realized  that all my days had been crammed full of obligations during the week. I’m sure you know what [...]

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