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How to Get Your Child’s Attention (without yelling): 3 Proven Methods
Learn how to get your child’s attention without yelling or bribes. These 3 proven methods help homeschool parents create natural engagement and willing focus in their students.
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How to Be a Good Homeschool Teacher: Master Rule #1
“Maybe I don’t know enough to teach my kids.” If you’ve ever whispered these words to yourself, you’re not alone. Right now, thousands of homeschool parents are worrying about the same thing. Here’s the truth: feeling uncertain about teaching doesn’t mean you’ll be a bad teacher. In fact, it might make you a better one….
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7 Timeless Secrets of Effective Teaching
Want more effective teaching in your homeschool? Learn these seven timeless principles that validate what you already know about teaching your children.
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January Homeschool Check-In: Planning for Success in 2025
The holiday decorations are all packed away, and it’s time to dust off our January homeschool routine! Like many homeschooling families, we take a nice long break over Christmas. Now, with 2025 stretching ahead of us, I’m excited to share my plans for getting back into the swing of things. I know every homeschool family…
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5 Real Homeschool Schedules That Are Perfect for Busy Families
Discover 5 real homeschool schedules that actually work for busy families. Traditional, year-round, loop, split, and flexible scheduling options with practical tips and templates for implementation.
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How to Get Your Kids To Do Their Schoolwork: A Proven Strategy in 5 Simple Steps
Tired of battles over homeschool work? Learn how to get your kids to do their schoolwork without relying on constant entertainment. Get practical tips for meaningful, lasting engagement in learning.
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How I Learned to Stop Worrying and Love the Chaos: 5 Unexpected Places to Look for Learning
I used to worry constantly about whether my kids were learning “enough.” Maybe you’ve had that worry too – especially on days when your living room looks like a hurricane hit it and your kids seem more interested in Minecraft than math. Here’s what changed everything for me: I learned to look for learning in…
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The Confident Parent’s Guide to Efficient Homeschooling (in just 15 hours a week!)
Learn how to create an efficient homeschooling schedule that works in just 15 hours per week. Includes age-specific guidelines and practical planning tips for success.
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15 Genius Ways to Find Help with Homeschooling (You Don’t Have to Do It Alone!)
Are you trying to handle everything in your homeschool by yourself? You’re probably working too hard. The best homeschool parents aren’t the ones who try to do it all. They’re the ones who know how to find help and use it well. Just like regular schools have many teachers and helpers, your homeschool can work…
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Whose Problem Is It? 3 Steps to Peaceful Problem-Solving in Your Homeschool
Learn some strategies for peaceful problem-solving in your homeschool.
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99 Life Skills Every Homeschooler Should Master: An Age-by-Age Guide
Discover 99 essential life skills every homeschooler should master, organized by age and category. From kitchen basics to money management, help your child build real-world confidence.
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12 Quick and Simple Christmas Learning Activities Your Kids Will Love
The holiday season is magical – but every homeschool parent knows that December’s magic comes with a side of chaos! Between festive events, family gatherings, and seasonal preparations, it’s challenging to keep learning alive without adding stress to an already overflowing schedule. That’s why I’ve curated these 12 simple Christmas learning activities to add a…
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A Proven Formula for Peaceful Homeschool Holiday Breaks
Discover how to take peaceful homeschool holiday breaks without guilt. Learn why the core conceptual method lets you truly relax during breaks while maintaining strong learning foundations.
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Wake Up to Life: Why Reading the Classics Will Transform Your Homeschool
Discover how reading the classics can bring meaning and pleasure to your life and your homeschool. Learn practical tips for introducing great literature to your children and awakening their minds to deeper learning.
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9 Simple Math Manipulatives You Already Have (and fun ways to use them)
Discover 9 simple math manipulatives you already have at home! Learn how to use everyday objects like cards, dice, and kitchen tools to make math engaging and concrete for your homeschooled kids.
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Awesome Winter Energy Boosters: 9 Simple Ways to Get Your Kids Moving
Beat the winter blues with 9 simple ways to keep your kids moving! From indoor dance parties to cozy swimming sessions, these practical winter energy boosters work for all activity levels and ages.
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11 Essential Tips for Cozy Winter Homeschooling
Transform your homeschool with these 11 winter homeschooling tips! Create a warm, comfortable learning environment that enhances focus and makes education more enjoyable for everyone.
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11 Simple Strategies to Develop a Shared Homeschool Vision With Your Spouse
Learn 11 practical strategies to build a shared homeschool vision with your spouse. Create a stronger partnership, prevent burnout, and make homeschooling more enjoyable for your whole family.
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The Essential Guide to Balanced Homeschooling: Nurturing Motivated Learners
The beauty of this balanced homeschooling approach is that it creates a natural rhythm to your days. Instead of trying to squeeze learning into every moment, you have clear times for focused work and clear times for freedom.
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Lighting the Spark: How to Raise Inspired Learners Who Dream Big
Learn how homeschooling parents can encourage their children to become inspired learners by creating an environment full of role models and big ideas
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Engage Your Child’s Curiosity: The Key to Deeper Learning in Your Homeschool
Learn how to use your child’s natural curiosity for deeper learning in your homeschool.
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Setting the Foundation for Success: 5 Ways Homeschooling Prepares Your Child for a Bright Future
Here is a giant list of ways that homeschooling prepares your child for a great future.
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Don’t Miss This Homeschooling Power Move: Connect Learning To Real Life
Help engage and motivate your kids to learn by finding ways to connect learning to real life in your homeschool.
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Lead by Example: Why Your Own Learning Matters in Homeschooling
Did you know that one of the most effective ways to influence your children is to model the behaviour and values you want them to have? This article explains how parents can lead by example by prioritizing their own learning.
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Learning Alongside Your Kids: Homeschooling’s Best-Kept Secret Superpower
Learning alongside your kids is a great way to get started with homeschooling. This post gives tips for parents thinking about teaching their kids at home.
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5 Tips for Interest-Based Learning In Your Homeschool (and one warning!)
When schoolwork is connected to your child’s interests, they become engaged and motivated. These tips for interest-based learning can help you build a happy homeschool.
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How to Increase Your Child’s Attention Span: An Age By Age Guide
How to increase your child’s attention span at each stage of homeschooling.
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The Power of Knowing Why You Teach What You Teach: Homeschool With Confidence
Knowing WHY you teach what you teach in your homeschool, it helps you feel confident and motivated and you can pass those feelings on to your child. Learn to use the idea of foundational learning to help you decide what is necessary and what to let go of in your homeschool planning.
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11 Tips to Keep Your Homeschooled Kids Motivated and Engaged
One of the unchangeable laws of teaching is that you can’t force a mind to learn. If your kids are going to learn – whether it’s math, grammar, or how to tie their shoes – they need to be interested enough to pay attention, think, and practice. Of course, as parents we can’t just leave…
