Creating an easy homeschool portfolio is something any parent can do in only a few minutes a school year. You can create some of it BEFORE the year begins!! Some states have a testing requirement. Others may give the option of have a portfolio of a learning reviewed and of course some states require none […]
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Social skills for teens who want a job are important tools to navigate the work environment. These skills can make the difference between success or failure. They can make the difference between a job they love and one they want to quit.
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When creating a plan for high school, it is important to think about the life skills and social skills your teen needs to thrive beyond the four walls of your home. As parents, we have so many things on our plate that it is easy to become hyper-focused on meeting the academic requirements but give less attention to non-required “subjects.” No worries! I have been there too!
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Do you need to save money on groceries and still eat well? Is inflation destroying your budget and causing you stress? You are not alone. I have 12 tips here that our family of 11 uses to manage food costs and save on groceries. Try one or try them all!
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When it comes to planning your homeschool year, it can easily be the most daunting part of homeschooling…especially if this is your first year. People often fall into two camps…the over-planners….and the under-planners. But the sweet spot in homeschool planning is right in the middle…where you have a plan that is flexible enough to work
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How can I teach study skills for middle school or high school students? Have you ever thought this? I certainly have. The teen years can present many challenges and we want to set our kids up for success! Maybe you have a child that is very intelligent but also disorganized. Maybe you have a child that
Conversation starters for kids and teens are a key tool to developing natural social skills that work in any environment. Adults with great social skills often struggle to teach these to their kids. After all, It is hard to teach what we didn’t have to learn!
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Summer is a great time for teens (or anyone really) to improve people skills…really!! In this article, let’s talk about 10 different summer activities for teens that are perfect for meeting new people and spending time in an engaged way. In other words…you get to meet them and get to know them! Perfect! Let’s do
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Are you thinking of joining a homeschool co-op? Maybe you have questions and aren’t sure its the direction you really want to go for you family. Maybe you have friends joining a homeschool co-op and they want you to come too. I’ve been part of several different groups over the past 15 years and led
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What does it mean that God is our Deliverer? Most of us have been in a place where we felt trapped…without hope. Whether it was a circumstance we caused or something totally out of our control, we know what it is like to feel alone and without options. God knew that we would face those
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