How many times have you been accused of sheltering your children from the real world because you homeschool? After experiencing this confrontation numerous times, I finally realized an important fact my accusers were ignoring — they sheltered their children from the real world, too. Most caring parents draw a line and set limits on what they allow their children to experience. The only difference between my sheltering and theirs was that I had simply drawn our children's line in a different place. R-rated movies, magazines and books that promoted sex outside of marriage, violent video games, and other activities that violated God's Word were not a part of our family life. The standards I wanted to set were for training in righteousness, not for training in the ways of the world....
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"He brought me up also out of an horrible pit, out of the miry clay, and set my feet upon a rock, and established my goings. And he hath put a new song in my mouth, even praise unto our God: many shall see it, and fear, and shall trust in the LORD" (Psalm 40:2-3).
How is your homeschooling starting today? Has another late night and early morning drained your energy level and given you an attitude that is less than positive? Fatigue can make cowards of us all and turn the daily housework into mountains and the homeschool responsibilities into huge obstacles. Just when you think you can't take anymore, you need to step back and regain your focus. Your children need you to bring a positive perspective to their learning experience....
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How is your homeschooling starting today? Has another late night and early morning drained your energy level and given you an attitude that is less than positive? Fatigue can make cowards of us all and turn the daily housework into mountains and the homeschool responsibilities into huge obstacles. Just when you think you can't take anymore, you need to step back and regain your focus. Your children need you to bring a positive perspective to their learning experience....
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"OK," I asked my daughter. "Where is the book report you were supposed to have done today?"
"Oh, that was due today?" she responded innocently.
"Yes, you knew it was due today. I reminded you last week, remember?" I replied.
I could see another excuse beginning to form in her mind, and from past experience, I knew what was coming....
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"Oh, that was due today?" she responded innocently.
"Yes, you knew it was due today. I reminded you last week, remember?" I replied.
I could see another excuse beginning to form in her mind, and from past experience, I knew what was coming....
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"God hath chosen the weak things of the world to confound the things which are mighty" (1 Corinthians 1:27b).
In all my years of teaching, "popular" was one word I never heard used to describe homeschooling. Many times I heard words like illegal, over-protective, and crazy, but certainly never popular. Going against the educational norm led to some hot debates, especially within my family. When talking to relatives who were certified teachers, I never heard phrases like, "Oh, how interesting!" or "That's great, how can I help you?" Instead, my ability and sanity were questioned, and I was warned about the practicality of such an undertaking. Even today, 25 years later, most people still think it's odd that I homeschooled my children....
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In all my years of teaching, "popular" was one word I never heard used to describe homeschooling. Many times I heard words like illegal, over-protective, and crazy, but certainly never popular. Going against the educational norm led to some hot debates, especially within my family. When talking to relatives who were certified teachers, I never heard phrases like, "Oh, how interesting!" or "That's great, how can I help you?" Instead, my ability and sanity were questioned, and I was warned about the practicality of such an undertaking. Even today, 25 years later, most people still think it's odd that I homeschooled my children....
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"Hold fast the confidence and the rejoicing of the hope firm unto the end" (Hebrews 3:6b).
Do you ever feel like you haven't accomplished a thing at the end of your homeschooling day? Do you look around and see even more piles of projects to finish and messes to clean up than when you started? Have your children learned a new set of multiplication tables today, but they've entirely forgotten the historical facts they learned about George Washington yesterday? Some days you may wonder if you can be your children's teacher. Maybe they would be better off if they went to school. Stop! Think about what just went through your mind. From where are those thoughts coming? Are they from the One who called you to teach your children and promised you the strength to do it, or are they from the one who would see you fail?...
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Do you ever feel like you haven't accomplished a thing at the end of your homeschooling day? Do you look around and see even more piles of projects to finish and messes to clean up than when you started? Have your children learned a new set of multiplication tables today, but they've entirely forgotten the historical facts they learned about George Washington yesterday? Some days you may wonder if you can be your children's teacher. Maybe they would be better off if they went to school. Stop! Think about what just went through your mind. From where are those thoughts coming? Are they from the One who called you to teach your children and promised you the strength to do it, or are they from the one who would see you fail?...
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Switched-On Schoolhouse®, a comprehensive, Bible-based curriculum from Alpha Omega Publications®, has recently been awarded 14 Practical Homeschooling Interactive Learning Awards! Based on votes received from readers of Practical Homeschooling® Magazine, the 2010 i-Learn Awards™ recognized Switched-On Schoolhouse with an official seal of excellence in the following categories:...
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Do your children feel loved? Do they sense your unconditional affection and support as they homeschool? Although we may think we're showing love to our children during the day, many times our homeschoolers fail to feel loved because we use the wrong love language. According to The Five Love Languages of Children by Gary Chapman and Ross Campbell, children sense love in five basic ways: words of affirmation, gift giving, quality time, acts of service, and physical touch. Do you know which of these love languages speaks loudest to your child's heart?...
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Want to earn extra income with your homeschooling skills? Use your expertise and discover the rewarding fulfillment of helping other homeschool parents as a Heart to Heart Homeschool Consultant for Alpha Omega Publications®!
As a consultant, you’ll enjoy one-of-a-kind opportunities to reach out to others at conventions, book fairs, conferences, homeschool support group meetings, and other activities. Plus, you'll receive satisfaction from guiding families into the joys of homeschooling with AOP’s time-tested, award-winning curriculum, and you'll be adequately compensated for your work. Best of all, as a part-time, contracted AOP employee, you’ll be able to continue homeschooling your own children with flexible hours that fit your daily homeschooling schedule....
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As a consultant, you’ll enjoy one-of-a-kind opportunities to reach out to others at conventions, book fairs, conferences, homeschool support group meetings, and other activities. Plus, you'll receive satisfaction from guiding families into the joys of homeschooling with AOP’s time-tested, award-winning curriculum, and you'll be adequately compensated for your work. Best of all, as a part-time, contracted AOP employee, you’ll be able to continue homeschooling your own children with flexible hours that fit your daily homeschooling schedule....
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Are the devastating images of Haiti's recent sufferings tugging at your homeschool family's heartstrings? Looking for a Christ-centered mission you can support with your monetary gifts? Then, join Alpha Omega Publications as we support Food for the Hungry in Haiti!
With hundreds of thousands of lives lost in the strongest earthquake to hit the country in 200 years, Haiti is in desperate need of your help. "I have never seen Haitians crying out to God like now," said Food for the Hungry's health program manager in Haiti. "We need you to pray for lives to be changed by the grace of God."...
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With hundreds of thousands of lives lost in the strongest earthquake to hit the country in 200 years, Haiti is in desperate need of your help. "I have never seen Haitians crying out to God like now," said Food for the Hungry's health program manager in Haiti. "We need you to pray for lives to be changed by the grace of God."...
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Alpha Omega Publications® is pleased to recognize Jeanette Drew of Byron, Georgia, as AOP's Homeschool Parent of the Month for February 2010. In recognition of her outstanding homeschooling efforts, Jeanette will receive a $50 AOP gift certificate that's good toward the purchase of Switched-On Schoolhouse®, LIFEPAC®, Horizons, or The Weaver Curriculum®.
Have a certain homeschooler in mind whom you would like to nominate for next month's award? Give your friend a month of fame and submit your nominee today!...
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Have a certain homeschooler in mind whom you would like to nominate for next month's award? Give your friend a month of fame and submit your nominee today!...
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