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Why Year-Round Homeschooling Works For Us

Posted on 9 July 202018 July 2020 by Valerie

The idea of year-round homeschooling may seem odd if you {like most of us} grew up with the notion of summer “freedom” being an essential part of the school experience. But it works for us. And it might work for you, too.

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What Is Child-Led Learning?

Posted on 8 July 202018 July 2020 by Valerie

When you plan your homeschool within a framework of child-led learning, it does not mean you necessarily need to hand over full rein to your students. Instead, it establishes a sense of cooperation from the beginning and encourages discussion before making any set plans.

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How To Create a Realistic Routine for Homeschooling

Posted on 7 July 202030 July 2020 by Valerie

Wondering how to create a realistic routine for homeschooling? Worrying your kids might not be doing enough academic work? Looking for reassurance that you will find your groove and it won’t always be this hard?

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Starting the New Homeschool Year {9th, 7th, 4th}

Posted on 6 July 20207 July 2020 by Valerie

One reason I share our ideas and book lists and curriculum choices each year is to illustrate the fluidity of homeschooling. I will undoubtedly be writing a follow-up post in a few months detailing our successes and failures and changes we made midstream. This is not a flaw of homeschooling, but a feature.

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Planning the Homeschool Year

Posted on 5 July 202018 July 2020 by Valerie

Let me assure you that planning the homeschool year is not as daunting as it sounds. Yes, it can be a lot of work, and research will be involved. However, if you have a strong commitment to helping your students—and even minimal organizational skills—it will be easier than you think.

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Dealing With Death As a Non-Religious Person

Posted on 3 July 20208 January 2021 by Valerie

Do you spend much time thinking about death? What do you think happens after we die? Do you believe in an afterlife? What about angels or ancestors watching out for you? Have you ever considered what dealing with death as a non-religious person might be like? Are you not religious yourself and looking for where to turn during a difficult time?

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Navigating Life After Faith

Posted on 3 July 202017 July 2020 by Valerie

Part of the process of navigating life after faith will involve practical and self-care matters you may have never consciously considered simply because you never had to. If you followed a religion for as long as you can remember, it likely fulfilled a lot of roles without you realizing.

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How Do You Know If You Are Ready To Let Go of Your Faith?

Posted on 2 July 20206 January 2021 by Valerie

When do you cross the line from believer to non-believer? At what point can you put a label on your new feelings and identity? How do you know if you are ready to let go of your faith for good?

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How To Spring Clean Your Blog

Posted on 2 July 20203 July 2020 by Valerie

Do you spring clean at your house? Do you enjoy the feeling of having a neat, decluttered living space? It is time to do the same for your writing. This post will share tips for how to spring clean your blog.

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Setting Realistic Blogging Goals

Posted on 1 July 202016 November 2020 by Valerie

Do you set blogging goals for yourself, but find your motivation quickly fizzles out? Do you try to do too much at once and become intimidated? Maybe you need to step back and look at the big picture. Let’s talk about setting realistic blogging goals.

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Hello, friends. I’m Valerie, and I’m glad you’re here. I share posts about secular homeschooling, blogging as a way to connect, and life as a non-believer. When I’m not writing, I enjoy reading non-fiction and taking too many pictures of my cat. 😉

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