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Books About War For Children

War. It's by far not my favourite topic. At least from the standpoint of the warriors. I don't enjoy bloodshed and violence. And the people making the decisions to go to war aren't the ones fighting it. However, learning about past conflicts can help our children learn about history and how to avoid and prevent future disasters. Today's book selection features books about war for children. This post contains affiliate links. Books About War For Children Each week a few of us put ... read more

September Homeschool Deals

I thought I'd try something a little new this month and do a round-up of some great deals I've come across in the homeschooling world. These are all programs that we've personally used, and I want to share them with you as our family loves them. Read all the way to the end for the best of Homeschool Deals this month! Free webinar: A Crash Course for Accidental Homeschooling If you're new to home education due to the COVID-19 pandemic, IEW put together a webinar earlier in ... read more

You Must Have Patience To Homeschool (Homeschool Myth)

I've been reflecting back on home education, and thinking of some of the many myths that are out there (of which there are dozens). I thought it might be good to bring some of these homeschool myths to light and show that they are indeed myths and not good reasons not to homeschool. Today, I'm going to talk about the myth, "You must have a lot of patience to homeschool!" This post may contain affiliate links through which I may receive a small commission. "You must have a lot ... read more

8 Hidden Costs of Homeschooling

With more people now homeschooling either due to choice or the COVID-19 crisis, you may decide that this is something you're interested in doing. Our children have always been home educated, so we've always had these hidden costs of homeschooling in our lives, so I thought I'd share them with you so that you can be prepared if you decide to go down this road. Knowledge is power, after all. Exams As your children approach the end of their home education career, one of the greatest costs ... read more

Fairy-Tailed Wish: A Special Birthday Book

At the beginning of the year I said I wouldn't take on any additional reviews until I cleared my lists and had my ducks in a row...but when I saw this adorable book, how could I not share it with you? Fairy-Tailed Wish is just perfect for quarantine birthdays or to start a new family tradition. Megan Pighetti wrote Fairy-Tailed Wish based on her own family traditions and what happened to her as a child. What fun parents she has! The night before your birthday, you make a special ... read more