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April 29, 2016 by: Susan Scott

See How Easily You Can Turn Discontent into Joy

These things have I spoken unto you, that my joy might remain in you, and that your joy might be full. John 15:11
how to feel happy again
Is your joy full? Or is it lost? Do you constantly feel like your life is missing something? [Read more…]

April 27, 2016 by: Susan Scott

12 Things Successful Homeschool Moms Do Well

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  1. Remember there is no such thing as “getting it all done” Pick 3 priorities and decide on one actionable step you can take to move each priority forward a little. Anything else you get done is just a bonus.

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April 27, 2016 by: Susan Scott

Change 2 Simple Words and Stop Daily Struggles Over Lessons

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Stop using these 2 simple words and you can defeat the daily battle of wills over school lessons.

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April 11, 2016 by: Susan Scott

Curriculum for Every Type of Intelligence

curriculum for every childThere is more than one way to be smart and there is more than one way to learn. Many children struggle with traditional text book and workbook curriculums. The struggles aren’t because the children aren’t smart, the struggle comes when the child is forced to use learning channels that don’t fit with their learning strengths. Yes, they need practice using all modes of learning, but when the subject is already difficult for them, the easiest way to master the material is to take advantage of their strongest learning modes or type of intelligence. [Read more…]

April 11, 2016 by: Susan Scott

There’s More than One Way to Be Smart

Tests only tell half the story. Or, more exactly, one quarter of the story.

The typical school curriculum uses text book reading, comprehension questions and written tests to teach and evaluate learning. Assessment and standardized tests require proficiency in those same skills of reading, writing and logic, to score well. Those skills are really two main abilities: linguistic, (language skill,) and logical,  (mathematic, skill.) There are actually eight different ways to be smart [Read more…]

April 11, 2016 by: Susan Scott

Multiple Intelligences Made Easy

Here is a brief look at the different ways your child is smart. Click here for more about the different types of intelligence.

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April 7, 2016 by: Susan Scott

The Number 1 Mistake Homeschool Moms Make

Fasten your seat belt, tough love ahead: I’m sharing the truth because I care about your kids and their future. I know this is going to be hard to hear, but just because your 3 year old is teaching herself to read, or knows how to add already, she’s not a genius. I know compared to your sister-in-law’s kids, you child seems unusually intelligent, but if I had a dime for every parent who asked “which curriculum should I use for my advanced 3 year old…” [Read more…]

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