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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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Why Art is Important for Children and Teens

Posted by Michelle Osborn on

Ancient Greeks, philosophers like Plato recognized the inherent value of studying the arts. music, dance, theater and the visual arts and were seen as integral to Greek society. 

For the last ten plus years, our culture has put a heavy emphasis on S.T. E. M. (Science Technology, Engineering, Math) Although, these are important and have improved many aspects of our lives, we can not forget about the arts....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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Five Reasons Why Every Teen Should Volunteer

Posted by Michelle Osborn on

Why should you teen take time to volunteer?

With school, work, extra curricular activities, work, etc, should you suggested one more thing for them to add to their lives?

Teen volunteers gain a lot from their experiences as they learn, grow, and mature. Every teen should volunteer for numerous reasons, from its benefits on resumes to the opportunities it building and connections with others.

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Top Christmas Gift Picks that Give All Year Long for Homeschool Families

Posted by Michelle Osborn on

 

I have put together a few Christmas gift ideas that I would have loved to have available to me in the thick of our homeschooling years

Pley: A gift for the whole family!

. Three of our four children are homeschool graduates and making a difference in the world with their gifts and talents. We are blessed with one teenager at home that we are homeschooling. Time goes so fast! ENJOY it while it lasts!! Happy shopping and remember, relationships and time together, not gifts, are the most important!  Hop on over to the complete list of gifts

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