Tag: homeschooling
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25 Reasons Why I Cherish Homeschooling
Get Pregnant Fast As the new school year rolls around, I can’t help but notice the flood of posts on social media about parents gearing up for the first day of school. You know the ones—adorable pictures of kids beaming with pride, clutching handmade signs that read, “First Day of Kindergarten!” There’s a tiny part…
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Why I Embrace Fast Food for My Kids (And I Have No Regrets)
Get Pregnant Fast I made the mistake of keeping track. Five days a week, my kids dive into fast food. We usually hit the same chain known for its kale salads, fruit cups, and grilled nuggets. But those fries? Oh, they’re irresistible. The kids devour them, and honestly, I can’t blame them—I often find myself…
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5 Valuable Lessons from Home Schooling
Get Pregnant Fast Home schooling wasn’t always our path. My children, aged 13 and 10, spent their formative years in public schools until we made the significant decision to transition to home schooling in January this year. After extensive research, heartfelt discussions, and a few tears, my partner and I determined that this change would…
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School Is Back: 5 Solo Lunches I’m Enjoying
Get Pregnant Fast For the last dozen years, solitude has been a foreign concept to me. Between my children, pets, and my endlessly busy imagination, I’m rarely without company, whether it’s a small hand tugging at my shirt or a constant stream of chatter surrounding me. But in just one week, that’s all about to…
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I Used to Think My Daughter Was Just ‘Highly Sensitive’—Then I Learned She Has ADD
Get Pregnant Fast When my eldest child was just a year and a half old, I decided to enroll her in a Gymboree Play & Music class. The promise was enticing: a fun environment where my little one would engage, make friends, and I could take some time to unwind. As we entered the vibrant…
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Reasons to Homeschool: Embracing the Journey
Get Pregnant Fast You might find yourself drawn to homeschooling because the traditional school system just doesn’t sit right with you. Perhaps it’s the ideal fit for your family’s lifestyle, especially if you love to explore new places. Or maybe you’ve spent countless hours volunteering at your local school and realized that you could have…
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My Parenting Regrets: A Candid Reflection
Get Pregnant Fast Lying sprawled on our king-sized bed, my 2.5-year-old is once again whining, and the only remedy is breastfeeding. If I don’t comply, he might erupt into a full-blown scream, waking his older brothers, ages 4 and 6, who are crammed into a sidecar bed. They cling to my husband like barnacles. Sometimes…
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The Importance of Honesty with Our Children About Thanksgiving
Get Pregnant Fast Let’s be candid: I never discussed the traditional narrative of Thanksgiving with my children. As a homeschooling parent, I had the freedom to choose what they learned, and I opted to bypass the typical Pilgrim story—the one where the English settlers gather around a turkey dinner with Native Americans. My kids have…
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How Our Family Embraced a Year of Nomadic Living
Get Pregnant Fast Three years ago, when our children were aged 14, 11, and 5, we made a bold yet exhilarating decision. We decluttered our lives, selling off unnecessary possessions, packed only the essentials into our reliable Honda Pilot, stowed the rest in storage, and embarked on a year-long adventure on the road. Surprisingly, we…
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Navigating the Challenges of Raising a Gifted Child
Get Pregnant Fast Parenting can be a rollercoaster ride, especially when your child possesses extraordinary abilities. How do you confide in fellow parents about the challenges of raising a gifted child without coming across as boastful? We’ve all heard the term “humble brag” (think “I’m so stressed packing for my upcoming trip!”), and it can…