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Reading Independence with MindPlay Virtual Reading Coach
Do you have a child who struggles with reading? Get her on the road to reading independence with MindPlay Virtual Reading Coach. This post was sponsored by MindPlay Virtual Reading Coach. I received...
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Online Art Lessons Embrace Creativity – Not Perfection
Creativity and perfectionism go hand in hand, especially in gifted kids. Help your child let go of perfectionism and embrace creativity with Sparketh online art lessons. Mrs. Kochis, we have a problem....
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How to Make Strawberry Jam with Kids (Screen-free Summer Life Skills Bingo)
Ever wondered how to make strawberry jam? Ever wanted to do it with your kids? It’s surprisingly easy, and the results are delicious. Here’s how to do it in this week’s Screen-free Summer Life Skills...
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Get Organized Now: The All-in-One, Online Homeschool Planner
Does your homeschool need to get organized right now? Could you use an all-in-one, online planner? Check out Homeschool Planet from Homeschool Buyers Coop. You’ll be glad you did. This post was...
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How to Raise a Thoughtful Conversationalist (Screen-free Summer Life Skills...
Want to raise a thoughtful conversationalist? Is the development of good interpersonal skills on your parenting bucket list? I’m pleased to welcome Lauren of Things I Teach My Children as she shares...
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Teach Your Kids to Prepare a Meal (Screen-free Summer Life Skills Bingo)
Ready to hand off the reins in the kitchen and teach your kids to prepare a meal? Screen-free Summer Life Skills Bingo has got you covered, courtesy of Alicia at Sweeping up Joy. My kids are 9, 7, 4...
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How To Create a Family Mission Statement
Do you need more peace and purpose in your home? Have you thought about creating a family mission statement? Here are the tools I used to create our family mission statement and find our sense of...
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Teaching Time Management to Kids (Screen-free Summer Life Skills Bingo)
Teaching time management to kids is a challenge, especially when you toss in school schedules and responsibilities. Fortunately, my friend Kirby from Under Thy Roof has great suggestions for helping...
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Embracing the Art of Us: 10 Ways Homeschooling Can Heal Your Family
Homeschooling can heal your family. Here are 10 ways to find joy again. The phone rings. The number is familiar. I can barely hear the words for the screams. “…in the principal’s office…”...
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Put an End to Perfection Paralysis: 3 Unexpected Ways to Help Your Kids Out
Perfectionism can paralyze our children, and our response is what matters the most. Here are 3 unexpected ways to pull your kids from the struggle and move toward perfect effort instead. Several weeks...
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3 Simple Ways to Ignite Imagination in an Elementary Age Child
Imagination matters, even in the elementary age child. Here are 3 simple ways to ignite the spark and set fire to creative thinking. This post contains affiliate links. Please see my disclosure policy...
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Life Skills 101 (Writing a Simple Business Plan)
If I had written a simple business plan years ago, I’d probably be much farther ahead than I am now. And if I’d had my friend Shelly’s guidance? I’d be on fire! I’m pleased to welcome the brilliance...
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Emergency Preparedness for Kids (Screen – free Summer Life Skills Bingo)
Emergency preparedness is a valuable life skill, and one worth teaching our kids. I’m grateful to Heidi at Work and Play, Day by Day for this final installment in our screen-free summer life skills...
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Delight-Directed Curricula for Gifted, Catholic Homeschoolers
We’re a Catholic homeschooling family working with gifted Catholic kids. After four years in a highly structured, traditional classical co-op, we’re finding peace in delight-directed curricula. This...
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Why Gifted Children are Anxious, Plus 4 Ways to Help Them Cope
Gifted children often struggle with anxiety. Here’s a look at why, plus 4 ways to help your child cope. Three weeks ago, my six year old started having panic attacks over the possibility of having...
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Reluctant Gifted Learners are the Indicator Species. Expectations are the...
Reluctant gifted learners exist, and they are a symptom of a wider problem. Let’s make sure our expectations do more to support than harm. I know the posture well. She’s crossed her arms and set her...
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How to Create a Visual Schedule for your Catholic Homeschool Day
Does your homeschool need structure, but flexibility, too? Try a visual schedule, perfect for bringing order to your Catholic homeschool day. This post contains affiliate links. Please see my...
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What to Say (And What Not To Say) When You Meet the Parents of a Gifted Child
Do you have friends or acquaintances with gifted children? Are you never sure what to say? Here’s what to say (and what not to say) when you meet the parents of a gifted child. Let’s build a village,...
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What Teachers Get Wrong About Socialization, According to a Homeschool Mom
When it comes to homeschool socialization, teachers get an awful lot wrong. I should know – I used to be one. Here’s the truth according to a homeschool mom. It started with an envelope of heartache...
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3 Amazing Benefits of Imaginary Friends
Worried about the presence of your child’s imaginary friend? You needn’t be. Imaginary friends carry great benefits for children, even into adulthood. My daughter’s first self portrait was a giant...
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