The Homeschooling Journey: Tips and Encouragement for Going the Distance

Happy Feast of the Epiphany! Today I talk about the Magi's journey to the newborn King! Listen in for some fun questions to ponder with your family!

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How can we rejoice even if things are hard?  A famous Christmas poem gives us the answer!  

https://poets.org/poem/christmas-bells

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Merry Christmas! Today I talk about three fabulous books to enjoy in this season. Hope they bless you as much as they have blessed so many others!

A Christmas Carol Audio Book  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=n3fN_-rupwo

The Gift of the Magi  Audio Book     https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7ypaRZpCwIY

 Letters from Father Christmas Audio Book  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=whLUksrUp_E

Paperback Book: https://www.amazon.com/Letters-Father-Christmas-J-R-R-Tolkien/dp/0618512659/ref=sr_1_1?crid=34NREEEKUV13M&keywords=letters+from+father+christmas&qid=1671234333&sprefix=letters+from+father+christmas%2Caps%2C186&sr=8-1

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Todays' episode is a rebroadcast of a listener favorite about the blessings of making those everyday moments count!

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Today author and homeschooling mom Carrie Strong rejoins me to talk about the different ways kids learn and how you can know which teaching methods work best for you and the kids! Here's the thing: most of us end up using a mix and match approach!

 If you haven't read Carrie's book "You Can Homeschool: Answers, Methods, and Resources with Real-Life Stories"  be sure to check it out! Link below!

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https://www.christianbook.com/homeschool-answers-methods-resources-life-stories/carrie-strong/9781664254275/pd/254275

What are some ways to help our kids keep their hearts focused on the true meaning of Christmas? Today I offer lots of simple and fun ideas!  Be sure to check out the links below. 

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https://www.amazon.com/Story-Christmas-Book-Advent-Calendar/dp/0761152504/ref=sr_1_6?crid=19OG8WJIXUSVJ&keywords=christmas+advent+calendar+book&qid=1669419626&sprefix=christmas+advent+calendar+book%2Caps%2C162&sr=8-6

https://www.faithward.org/jesse-tree/printable-jesse-tree-ornaments/

Make sure to do a "Gratitude Scavenger Hunt" with your kiddos this weekend! And, Moms, don't forget to count all your blessings, even those that sometimes don't look like blessings at all! Both resources linked below!

https://rockyourhomeschool.net/product/gratitude-scavenger-hunt/

https://www.virtuesforlife.com/poem-be-thankful/

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Today's topic is not a pleasant one to think about or talk about, but unfortunately it is one we need to face. I'll share some helpful resources, especially for parents of young children. Links below to interview, website, and books featured today.

https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/parents-its-never-too-early-to-start-porn-proofing-your-kids/id1450317086?i=1000570619020

https://www.defendyoungminds.com

https://www.defendyoungminds.com/books

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How do you avoid getting lost in the details of homeschooling a large family? Today Molly, mother of six, joins me to talk about what she has found keeps things running fairly smoothly. You'll love her honesty and passion for the blessings of a very full life! 

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As we head into November, the month of Thanksgiving, it's a good time to think about giving our kids an attitude of gratitude. And guess where it all starts? Listen in today to find out! Links:

https://www.samaritanspurse.org/what-we-do/operation-christmas-child/

https://www.compassion.com/

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