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How to Keep the Happy Planning Going
I hope I've convinced you that planning makes homeschool moms happy. If you haven't yet read the reasons planning rocks for homeschool moms, do that first. Today we are talking about how to keep happy planning going. If you're like me and you have begun using numerous...
Why Happy Homeschool Moms Are Planners
Planning has made me so much happier in my homeschool. I want every homeschool mom to have the same happiness. I hope to convince you to start planning for the first time or to resume your planning habit. I asked Diona Navarro, homeschool mom and planner...
100 Free Christmas Games
Christmas is my favorite time of year to play games. You'll find a list of 100 Christmas games for families to play, for kids to play, or for Christmas parties. Be sure to pin this post so you can refer back to it every year. Family Christmas Games Christmas Family...
Why You Should Study Movies as Literature with Your Teens
I believe you should study movies as literature with your teens! Here are six reasons why and then I share my review of Cinema Studies, the best way to study movies as literature with your kids. #1 Movies really are literature. At one time, novels weren't considered...
How Legalism Nearly Destroyed Our Homeschool
I didn't intend to homeschool. I had a Ph.D. in psychology and I planned to practice part-time and be home with my young children the rest of the time. But then I started homeschooling. I found a way out of the CHAOS through FLYLady and routines, and eventually found...
How to Homeschool the Gift in Your Child
I didn't think I needed strategies for homeschooling giftedness. I thought I should just be celebrating that my child loved to read and was so quick to learn. But my lack of understanding of my children's gifts did them a disservice. I learned where I went wrong when...
How to Pray Powerfully for Your Homeschool
When we struggle in our homeschooling, it's easy to look for answers in a book, online, or from friends. The answer is usually as close as a prayer. Here's how to pray powerfully over our homeschools. Of course we can pray using any words. We can pray from our hearts....
Get Things Done in Your Homeschool
Do you regularly find yourself at the end of the school day with nothing to show for it? Do you feel like you aren't getting anything done? If that's you, you're in good company. I regularly hear from homeschoolers just like you and I can't wait to share the solution...
Gift Ideas for Everyone on Your List
Holidays, family reunions, and weddings are some of the most wonderful memories we make with those we love. However, they can prove to be a challenge when it comes to finding the perfect gift for everyone--especially since there are so many things to choose from....
6 Parenting Traps That Prevent Homeschool Success
Avoiding these six parenting traps can help you have a more successful homeschool year. Scroll down to determine if you've fallen victim to any of these parenting faux pas. [button link="http://ultimateradioshow.com/parenting" type="big" color="orange"...
How to Keep Your Homeschoolers Motivated All Year
Do you have kids who are motivated at the beginning of the year, only to become reluctant learners as the year goes on? If so, I want to show you how to motivate homeschool students all year long. [button link="http://ultimateradioshow.com/motivated" type="big"...
How to Choose the Right Homeschool Curriculum
Choosing homeschool curriculum is one of the most challenging tasks for a home educator, especially for someone new to homeschooling. I want to give homeschooling families sanity when it comes to choosing the right curriculum. [button...