Author: Jamie
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The Siren Call of Curriculum Catalogs
Have the curriculum catalogs starting filling up your mailbox yet? I like catalogs; it’s fun to look at what’s new and different, or what I’ve seen before but might be more applicable or interesting as my kids have gotten older. I usually browse through the catalogs, dog-ear some pages, and check out a few products…
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Homeschool: learning how to learn
There are only a few goals I have for my kids’ education, long-term. The list is simple (but not easy): 1- I want them to know and love the Lord. 2- I want them to grow into responsible adults who look for ways to serve others. 3- I want them to know how to learn…
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Blog Photography Tips: 2to1 Conference Session Notes
Missed my “Beautify your blog” photography session at last weekend’s 2:1 Conference in Chicago? No problem! I’m sharing my notes today. Because of the big changes with adding two new kids to the family last year, I’m on professional hiatus except for a few special gigs, but I still love photography for a number of…
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Relaxed Homeschooling: Kathryn’s view
Kathryn has been homeschooled since kindergarten, but she has friends and step-siblings who have attended (or still attend) public school — and she’s still 100% on board with homeschool. The biggest pluses for her: A) she gets a big say in what she studies, and B) she can keep on snoozing while the bus carrying…
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How to Parent your Introvert Child
Recently I shared some insight on how to be friends with an introvert, because I know being friends with us sometimes-quirky introverted folks can be challenging if you don’t “get” us. 😉 If merely being friends with an introvert can be tricky for an extrovert, then parenting an introvert kid can be downright perplexing! All…