Archive for 2014
Strong Willed Children: Finding the Positive
“Mrs. Smith , could you please come and get your son, he is not listening… again.” Oh Lord, why was this happening again? This was the third time in a two week period alone that my son’s “strong willed” behavior had me called out. Frustration, hurt, sadness, and disappointment all whirled within my soul at…
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My oldest daughter appeared to be purposefully aggravating her sister so I spoke to her about it. My daughter answered me back. I responded back to her and before very long, we were arguing with each other, until, that is, I lost it and angrily ended our conversation. Who was in the wrong? We both…
Keep Reading...Homeschool Planning Tips
This is the time of year that many of us like to plan for the upcoming homeschool year. For many years, I would go to the state convention, pour over catalogs, read books, and get chatty with my homeschool mama pals. Having now graduated two of my students with a third in tow, I think…
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