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Homeschooling Quirky Kids

Homeschool Connections Podcast 271 In this heartfelt and deeply affirming episode, Kaitlin is joined by Ginny Kochis, neurodivergent parent coach, author, and founder of Quirky…

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Lenten Prayer for Families

It can be a challenge to find a Lenten devotional to use with your whole family, especially if you have a wide range of ages….

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Patron Saints of Catholic Homeschooling: St. Joseph

St. Joseph – Feast Day March 19 We know very little about St. Joseph, the foster-father of Jesus, but what we do know is important….

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Help Young Children Celebrate How God Made Them

God Chose Me is a charming new board book written by Lexa Hale that helps toddlers/preschoolers celebrate how God made them. It celebrates how God…

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Posted in Book Reviews High School

The Ultimate Blindside – New Teen Fiction

This follow-up to The Perfect Blindside and The eXtreme Blindside by Leslea Wahl continues the story of Jake Taylor, an international snowboarding icon, and his…

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Posted in The Homeschooling Life

Patron Saints of Catholic Homeschooling: St. Elizabeth Ann Seton

St. Elizabeth Ann Seton – Feast Day January 4th St. Elizabeth Ann Bailey Seton (August 28, 1774 – January 4, 1821) grew up Episcopalian, a…

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Patron Saints of Catholic Homeschooling: St. Thomas Aquinas

This is the first of a new series on patron saints of Catholic homeschooling (these may end up in a book eventually). St. Thomas Aquinas…

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The Catholic Kids’ Cookbook: Holy Days and Heavenly Food

One of the easiest ways to incorporate liturgical living into our daily lives is by making food connected to the Church calendar. Cooking and baking…

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Posted in Practical Tips Writing

How to Teach Writing

Teaching writing can inspire fear in many homeschooling parents. Those who struggle with writing may wonder how they can possibly teach their children. Even for…

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Returning to Homeschooling After a Hiatus

My 15-year-old daughter and I just completed our first week of homeschooling for the year. After being homeschooled for all of her life, she wanted…

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