Why Your Own Education is Just as Important as the Kids' Education
You can't teach what you don't know. You can't share what you don't have. -Rachel DeMille As parents, we want so badly to get it "right"....
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Sarah
Feb 21, 20186 min read
10 Cures for a Bad Day
Ever have one of those days when life just feels harder than usual? When tempers are running high, and children are melting down, and the...
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Sarah
Feb 16, 20187 min read
Two Days in the Life of Our Homeschool (with an 8-year-old and nearly-11-year-old)
I wanted to share a snapshot of what our homeschool days are looking like right now. Because our days can vary pretty widely, I decided...
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Sarah
Jan 26, 20183 min read
Snacking Rules
A few years ago, I banished snacking. No more snacks, ever! Well, not quite... But I was tired of having my kids sometimes eat poorly...
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Sarah
Jan 14, 20187 min read
Top 6 Superfoods
Diet is such an important part of overall health. I'm past the days of striving for absolute dietary perfection, however I also try to...
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Sarah
May 31, 20174 min read
Homeopathic Ignatia: Remedy for Grief, Heartbreak, Disappointment, Homesickness, & Emotional Stress
If I could have have just one homeopathic remedy on-hand for acute emotional stresses, it would be Ignatia amara. From grief to...
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Sarah
Apr 10, 20175 min read
Homeopathy For Treating Vaccine Reactions
Although my husband and I have made an informed decision not to vaccinate our own children, I believe that the decision of whether or not...
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Sarah
Mar 1, 20172 min read
My Daughter's Orthodontics - 3 Year Update
I've received a few requests lately to post an update on my daughter's journey with her orthodontic treatment. My daughter, Alina, is...
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Sarah
Jan 22, 20175 min read
26 World Picture Books
These 26 picture books span 6 continents and 14 countries. Picture books are a wonderful way to engage my children in learning...
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Sarah
Nov 27, 20165 min read
26 World Folk and Fairy Tale Picture Books
The following are our favorite folk and fairy tales from the 20 countries we "visited" on our World Trip.
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Sarah
Nov 13, 20166 min read
Our Daily Homeschool and Housework Routine
Having routines for homeschooling and housework helps our lives run more smoothly. Sure, there are weeks when the routine gets thrown...
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Sarah
Aug 14, 20164 min read
Improving Children's Education With Phases of Learning
Do Children Learn Differently Than Adults? There has long been a debate about whether 1) children learn just the same as adults do, or 2)...
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Sarah
Jul 24, 20165 min read
Promoting a Positive Body Image in My Daughter
I think there is way too much emphasis in our culture on physical appearances. Already overly-thin models are airbrushed to make them...
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Sarah
Jul 14, 20162 min read
Cultivating a Positive Body Image
A Pattern of Discontentment From adolescence onwards, I was never quite satisfied with my body and appearance. In the early years, it was...
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Sarah
Jun 27, 20165 min read
The Child Whisperer
In the 9+ years that I've been a mother, I've read many parenting books. Among the parenting books I've read in the last few years, one...
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Sarah
Jun 16, 20163 min read
Homeschool World-Trip Without Leaving Home
Although we homeschool year-round, each summer I like to shift the focus of our homeschooling a bit. Some years, we have focused more on...
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Sarah
Apr 19, 20165 min read
Real-Life Examples of First-Aid Treatment with Arnica
Arnica Montana is homeopathy's most well-known remedy, and for good reason. It is a most-excellent remedy for first-aid of a variety of...
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Sarah
Nov 15, 20156 min read
Children's Chores and Family Work
Chores are an integral part of my homeschooling and parenting philosophy. Over the last few years, I have endeavored to teach my...
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Sarah
Oct 14, 20153 min read
My Daily Nap
I am an early riser. Although I never set an alarm, I generally awaken every morning between 5:30 and 6:30am. I stay busy most of the...
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Sarah
Oct 14, 20154 min read
Nature Study in Our Homeschool
While I did include some aspects of nature in our early home schooling experience, it wasn't until I read about Charlotte Mason that I...
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