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Homeschooling a Strong Willed Child

Posted by Michelle Osborn on

Now that I have experienced parenting from the birth of my children through grandparenting, I can say that for me, the physical exhaustion of raising four little ones was SO MUCH EASIER than the mental and emotional draining of parenting teens. Add the strong will of a child and the physical, mental and emotionally draining is intensified. My husband and I were blessed to have 4 out of 4 strong willed children (intensities varied, thank the Lord!)

Would you classify your child as a strong willed child? It is very likely that if you have one or more children you, have a strong willed child....continue reading.

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The Blessings of Homeschool Freedom

Posted by Michelle Osborn on

Have you ever been threatened with imprisonment or having your children taken from you because you chose to homeschool?

In many countries this is a very real threat.
How often to you thank God for this freedom? 
It looks like this:.....continue reading

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Christmas- What Really Matters Most and GIVEAWAY!

Posted by Michelle Osborn on

Every year I do the same thing. I tell myself that I will get all my Christmas shopping, and gifts made and done before Thanksgiving. This has been a Christmas wish that continues to elude me! It has been on very rare occasions that I actually have sent Christmas gifts early enough that they arrive before Christmas. Such high hopes... maybe this year? I doubt it.

I have learned that we, parents, need to be the examples of how and WHY Christmas is celebrated...... continue reading

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Thankfulness Begins with Mom

Posted by Michelle Osborn on

During the holidays we often turn our thoughts to being grateful. How do we instill this quality in our children? If we want our children to have a heart of thankfulness, then we need to realize that

Thankfulness begins with mom....continue reading

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When My Homeschool Curriculum Choices Aren't Working

Posted by Michelle Osborn on

I know from experience that about now, you might be feeling a bit frustrated with the curriculum choices you've made and might be looking for something different. You have finally been able to confess that your homeschool curriculum choices aren't working. Here are several things you can do to overcome this homeschool hurdle....continue reading

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