Are you planning a homeschool graduation for a student? If you are, first I want to say, Congratulations! Whether you homeschooled for a few years or many, it is a huge accomplishment to graduate from high school. Below are three types of homeschool graduations. When I decided to homeschool my oldest son who was 5 […]
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Here are my best tips on raising kids who learn from mistakes. Most parents want to help their kids avoid mistakes that will hurt them physically, emotionally, socially or spiritually. We all know firsthand how our own mistakes have affected our lives and we want something different for our kids. But when mistakes happen, we can choose to learn from them.
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If you are looking for local volunteer opportunities near you, it can sometimes feel challenging to find an organization that is a good fit with your interests and skills. However, there are a few steps to quickly narrow down your choices once you identify the options in your area. It would seem like signing up
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What are the pros and cons of video games? Can these games our kids want to play ever be good for them? As parents of nine kids, my husband and I have certainly had many conversations about video games over the years. Our oldest son was 5 years old when my brother asked if he
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To get a first job as a teenager can feel difficult and overwhelming simply because it isn’t something you have done before. As a mom with a houseful of teens, let me share the best things you can do to increase your chances of getting hired and become a valuable employee. Before you begin your
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Each stage of growing up has different life skills for kids and teens to know. We often assume that our kids will learn what they should, but not everyone picks up skills naturally. If you have a child or teen that is struggling in one area or another, it can be helpful to review a
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When you want to make friends outside of school, it is importantly to look outside the box to think about all the places where you do our could interact with people. Just meeting people doesn’t equal making friends but it can be where you start. As a mom of 9 kids who stuggled with social
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If you are looking for fun things for teens to do, you have come to the right place. At the time I am writing this, I’ve had 7 teenagers and quite a bit of experience navigating boredom! Create a Bucket List of Teen Adventures to Have Oftentimes the biggest challenge for things for teens to
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Whether someone is preparing for a job interview, or thinking about broader life goals, knowing your strengths and weaknesses is essential to making choices. Often times, these are asked for in job interviews or scholarship applications and teens and young adults have no idea what to say that honestly represents them. As parents, we often
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Making homeschool friends is something people are concerned about even before they decide to homeschool. If you make homeschool friends easily, it is not always easy to figure out how to help your kids do the same. 1. Making Friends Isn’t Easy For Everyone For many years, I Ied a homeschool co-op and watched this
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