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8 Proven Tips for a Successful Homeschool Transition

9th October 2021Written by Kris Cox

8 Proven Tips for a Successful Homeschool Transition

With COVID fears and our current world situation, there have been numerous families making the choice to homeschool for the first time over the last year. The National Home Education Research Institute (NHERI.org) gives the following homeschool statistics: There were about 3.7 million homeschool students in 2020-2021 in grades K-12 in the United States (roughly 6% to […]

10th April 2020Written by Kris Cox

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Make Learning Fun with We Love to Learn Stations Homeschooling is so much more than just doing school at home. It’s a lifestyle of learning where we’re taking every opportunity to help our children learn through real life as well as doing intentional formal studies. I encourage you to strive to make learning fun in […]

3rd January 2019Written by Kris Cox

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The holidays are done, and the new year stretches before us. It’s time to begin a new semester of school…and I’m guessing that some of you may not be feeling very excited about getting back into a school schedule again. Maybe you feel a bit overwhelmed with the idea of a whole new semester ahead […]

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30th May 2018Written by Kris Cox

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$Fun Games to Teach and Strengthen Math Skills$

I love springtime and the culmination of another school year. It’s one of my favorite times of the year! It’s a time of finishing curriculum, feeling a sense of accomplishment plus anticipation for a fun summer ahead! Unfortunately, along with the fun of summer activities and relaxation comes the possibility of losing some of the […]

25th May 2017Written by Kris Cox

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As the homeschool year winds down and summer approaches, there’s a sense of relief because another school year is almost done, right? It feels so good to anticipate a time of rest and summer fun. But it seems that in the spring, many moms also feel anxious and overwhelmed with all there is to do […]

25th January 2017Written by Kris Cox

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As we began homeschooling, I remember thinking that I needed to do things right! I wanted our kids to have the best education possible. I bought little metal desks for the two oldest kids (ages 6 & 4) to do their school work in. I bought all the workbooks and the teacher’s guides and we […]

11th January 2017Written by Kris Cox

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When we started homeschooling back in 1995, it was NOT something many people did, it was, in fact, a bit socially unacceptable. People looked at you weird when you said you homeschooling. People didn’t understand why you would even WANT to homeschool! There weren’t a lot of options out there for curriculum. There weren’t a […]

4th January 2017Written by Kris Cox

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Some of my fondest memories from our families homeschool years were when the kids and I were reading a good book together (or rather, I was reading it aloud to them). I remember getting all choked up in the touching story of an orphan called “Freckles”, and laughing with the kids while reading “Mr. Popper’s […]

15th May 2016Written by Kris Cox

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10 Ways to Avoid the “Supermom” Syndrome

Do you feel ever feel overwhelmed with all the responsibilities you have in a given day?Are there just not enough hours in the day to get everything done? Do you fall into bed exhausted and wake up feeling like you just need another hour of sleep? I think most moms feel this way at various points […]

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8th April 2016Written by Kris Cox

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6 Tips to Lessen Sibling Squabbles in Your Home!

“Mom, Joey hit me!”… “He stole my truck” “I want him out of my room!” Does this sound familiar? When our children fight, it’s so frustrating! I remember days when I felt more like a referee than a mom! Seriously, dealing with our kids bickering is often exhausting! Squabbles between siblings are probably one of the top […]

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Category: Homeschool burnout

8 Proven Tips for a Successful Homeschool Transition

Finding Joy in Your Homeschool Journey

Fun Games to Teach and Strengthen Math Skills

10 Tips for Getting Through the Busy Spring Season

4 Homeschool Pitfalls to Avoid

The Key to Successful Homeschooling

7 Benefits of Reading Aloud to your Children

10 Ways to Avoid the “Supermom” Syndrome

6 Tips to Lessen Sibling Squabbles in Your Home!