Big Kids

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Deciding to homeschool is an awesome adventure. My husband and I decided to homeschool about 7 years ago. We started off in a homeschool co-op and loved it! However, as our family dynamics changed, we realized our homeschool needs...
I remember growing up and meeting the very rare homeschooler, but never really thinking that there might be a method to that madness. I just didn’t know people who did it. "Homeschooler" kinda sounds like a bad word, like “repeat-offender”...
As a stay-at-home, homeschooling mom, flexibility is key. I enjoy having the ability to go about my day without time restraints or restrictions on my availability. In an effort to get ahead of the holiday shopping rush, I decided to...
The holiday season is over, “…and Mom and Dad can hardly wait for school to start again”.  For our family and many others, school looks a lot different these days.  Rather than dropping my daughter off in a carpool...
You are officially a New Kindergarten Mom. Congratulations! I was in your shoes one year ago, and I know exactly how you are feeling. You've just finished kindergarten roundup and are still in that "I can't believe he/she is...
Every year in March, I get to bring to light something near and dear to my heart. As an elementary music teacher, part of my job is to advocate for my students and for the music program on my...
Middle School is tricky in a normal year, and the added stress of starting in the middle of a global pandemic has altered our expectations of what this school year will bring. Middle school is typically 7th and 8th...
As you scramble to finish up your shopping lists this time of year, don’t forget the ones who helped ensure you knew how to write that list to begin with—the teachers in your life! I’ve always been one to...
I knew I wanted to try something new for lunchtime last fall as my three year old started preschool. He’d always been a pretty good eater at home, but he’d often come back hungry from Mother’s Day Out after...
Over the last year, homeschooling has taken on new life with the pandemic introducing more families to homeschool life. Homeschooling is increasing in popularity with more co-ops, virtual groups, and resources available to local homeschool families. Whether you are...
With a house full of five kids whose ages range anywhere from 1 year to 14 years, we have a LOT of different dynamics in our home. Throw in the fact that our 14 and 12 year olds are...
Disclaimer :: This article contains sponsored content provided by Our Redeemer Lutheran School. When considering private school in Dallas, you'll notice that many of the local private schools have a religious affiliation. So, what does that mean? What can you...

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