Category: Parenting
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Teenagers, am I right?
But really- O is a teenager already! And honestly, we have a better relationship now that ever!I think back over the years and can say her “terrible twos” never came. We had a rough go ages 10-11, but to be frank, it was more a me problem than a her…
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Improving Vocabulary
Let’s discuss tips about how to improve vocabulary! Here are some ways I do this in my own home: 1- Read aloud books above their current reading level.This has been a HUGE gap filler for my family. They read at (or below) their own comprehension level and I read a…
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Improving Reading Habits
As you know, reading is essential for learning and lifelong learning is required where we live. Right?So let’s learn some ways we can encourage our kids to be lifelong learners! If you need recommendations personalized to you and your family, please reach out. I’m full of ideas! Also, I ask a…
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Hugged, Helped or Heard?
My oldest is losing the love of learning. School subjects are getting harder as she’s getting older. She’d feeling frustrated more often and her attitude overall during school hours is easily making my days harder. I’ve been at a loss how to manage this new stage. Luckily I have a…
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Guided paths
Have you ever just said “Lord. Guide me through this.”? That pretty much sums up our homeschool session today. And I have to say… it ended better than if I had handled it on my own. Current situation:The true test is after the first week of school- when the excitement…
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20 Second Hugs
How often do you hug someone?We are starting a new trend in our house! Everyday we are seeking to hug someone else in the family for 20 seconds. Seems we are all on board and loving it! Current situation:We have had a lot of arguing between the kids- Is it…
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Personal goals
Do you ever set a personal goal that really makes you feel happy… then let it go by the wayside to help others accomplish their goals? This is me to a “T”!It doesn’t matter if it’s at a job, a park with people I don’t know or with my current…
