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Weaning my kids off screens was difficult. It required me to be clear about expectations, treat screens as a limited leisure activity, and simply stick to my guns.
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Dec 02, 2016
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Nov 26, 2016
Small Business Saturday for Catholic Homeschoolers
Nearly 40 years ago, economist EF Schumacher published Small is Beautiful. It criticized gigantism. It criticized big. In short, Schumacher suggested we need to downsize and reorganize how we make products and how we live. I like to support small businesses whenever possible. My vocation as a Catholic homeschooler has been largely supported (and blessed) […]
Nov 02, 2016
To Copy or Not to Copy: That is the Question
The more my friend justified making the copy for me, the more I realized that it was wrong. When I got home, I threw the dubbed tape away.
Nov 01, 2016
New Report: Homeschooling in the United States
The National Center for Education Statistics has released a new report: Homeschooling in the United States: 2012. The full report can be found at http://nces.ed.gov/pubs2016/2016096.pdf. Although statistics on Catholic homeschoolers may be different, this is a good primer on the nation as a whole. Some highlights from the report: The percentage of students ages 5–17 […]
Nov 01, 2016
Movies to Watch Leading Up to the Election Results
May God bless our country. May He bless all of our elected officials and fill their hearts with the desire to do His work.
Oct 24, 2016
Why Should I Learn Spanish
This article is an excerpt from the book Why Should I Learn This. To order click here: Paperback eBook Why Should I Learn Spanish? Irma Luz Schmitt As our world has increasingly become interdependent, we can no longer afford to remain monolingual. Success depends in large part on the ability of an […]
Oct 17, 2016
Finding Math in Literature
I majored in applied mathematics in college, yet it wasn’t until I became a homeschooling mother that I discovered math in literature. I’d like to help you to also discover how you can introduce living books into your homeschool and take a break from the drill, drill, drill.
Oct 10, 2016
Dad’s Role in Your Homeschool
When I first began homeschooling, I had a grandiose vision of my husband coming home from work to sit down with our children (all perfectly tidy in matching outfits, of course) while I prepared a nutritious dinner in my dress, pumps, and pearls, and he would teach them about the great mysteries of life.
Oct 05, 2016
The Ultimate Gift Guide for Homeschool Moms
Following is a long, long list of ideas to get you started. Gifts range from free (scroll all the way down) to pricey. So no matter your budget you can do this. The only other thing you need is time and desire.
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