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Jan. 1, 2021

How Homeschooling Can Prep Teens for Leadership

By Sarita

Can you name one surprising thing influential leaders such as Bill Gates, Steve Jobs, Elon Musk, and others have in common? They all spent their teen years in a similar fashion. Check out this intriguing 2015 article from Time about … Continue reading →

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Jul. 9, 2018

How to Find the Time to Homeschool (Even if You Work)

By Sonlight

If you need to or want to work, but still want quality time with your children and a stellar education, you can do it. Whether you want to homeschool them full-time or supplement the brick-and-mortar school they get during the day, … Continue reading →

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Jan. 27, 2017

How Homeschooling Gives You Time to Invest in Family

By Sarita

In an ideal world, what kind of childhood would you dream of for your children? Maybe you picture your children Running free in the backyard Snuggled in your lap for a good story Laughing around the dinner table Telling stories … Continue reading →

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Jan. 20, 2016

The Gift of Play

By Laura Lee Ellis

It's just another day of school. You know, math, reading, slaying dragons, building forts and climbing trees. Sound like your typical classroom? Today I want to give us all permission to let loose a little and PLAY. (I thought about … Continue reading →

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Jun. 4, 2013

Learning Skills All Summer Long

By Luke

When did I learn the specific skills I use in my job every day? The "three Rs" came, predominately, from my homeschool studies. I did not pick up reading, writing, or arithmetic on my own (though, I've heard a few … Continue reading →

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