There are lots of benefits of taking the PSAT; practicing for an important test, receiving financial aid for college. Last week I found an unexpected benefit! When children see a public school environment, it can […]
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Trying to decide if you should go to a college fair? Now is the time! Particularly for high school juniors, a college fair is a very important step in going to college. You can find
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Sometimes combining subjects works perfectly. Other times it can be best to separate subjects. My best advice is always do what works – and if it doesn’t work, then try something else. My 13 yr
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The goal of middle school science is to make it a fun topic that children will want to continue when they get into high school. There are so many ways to make learning fun, it’s
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As children get older, you begin to realize that you have less and less control over their behavior. It’s not until you reach the teen years that you truly understand why all the child training
“Lord, don’t let me be ashamed that we homeschool!” Read More »
Wondering what homeschooling courses might help a student who wants to become a nurse? The more biology, chemistry and physics the better! General bio, and chem are required, physics is sometimes required as well. Having
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Recently my facebook friends have been talking about coffee a lot. I think it’s the cooler weather of fall, but for some reason coffee is a hot topic! Having a hot Venti Starbucks Latte is
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Letting go is hard work. Watching your children leave for college brings all sorts of emotions to the surface. That’s when you truly do the hard work of separating. Separating is horrible, and the work
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You are not the only one. Some children are just perfectionists, nervous about tests. Although no fault of their own, parents feel like they are the only one with a panicky teen. My son isn’t
Midnight in Alaska, on a cruise ship on open water. I’m looking for the Northern Lights with my husband. Instead of the Aurora Borealis I saw birds. Dozens of small yellow birds, flapping like crazy,
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