7 Things every homeschool rookie should know
My son, Michael, wasn’t thrilled about home schooling when we first started. He gave me a month before speaking up, claiming we needed a daily ...
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Discussing Puberty and Sexuality with a Pre-Teen
Question: Do you have any advice for a parent of a pre-teen who's trying to gear up for "the talk" about sexuality and "the facts of ...
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Educational Activities for Kids Stuck at Home
“Would you like spaghetti or peas?” my daughter asked. “Oh, peas, of course.” I responded. She put on her apron and started working in her ...
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Navigating the brave new world of e-learning
We are living in some unique and challenging times. The novel COVID-19 has hit land across the world. We are feeling its undeniable effects in ...
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End the homework battle
“Do you have any homework tonight?” A simple question, yet it can spark what becomes a familiar argument throughout a child’s school years. ...
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50 Games and activities to do with your kids
Whether it’s a rainy day or an extended break from school, kids love to play! Playing is a great way for children to learn new skills, explore new ...
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Relax! Your kids are already homeschooled
With the announcement that schools will open just for children who cannot learn from home online, I’m hearing from mums who are overwhelmed at the ...
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Staycation: 7 Cabin Fever Rescues
“Mum, I’m bored!” It’s only midday, but already your kids have played with every toy and game in their closet…three times. You’d send ...
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Monsters and term one: Helping your child cope with anxiety
For adults, stress is an inescapable fact of life. Jesus Himself acknowledged this reality over 2,000 years ago when He said, "In this world you ...
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Encouraging your child’s smarts
Everyone wants to be smart — I want to be; you want to be, and so do your children. And the good news is . . we all are. In 1983, Dr. Howard ...
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When my kid doesn’t like your kid
“I’m sorry to call,” Lucy’s mum said, “but your daughter and her friends seem to be excluding Lucy from their activities. Could you please ...
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Working with the school
Previous in series Siblings needs The day my first child Michael was born, I was filled with anticipation. I had idealised this moment. It would look ...
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