Many parents begin with the question “how do I homeschool?” when starting their homeschool journey. There is no wrong answer, and there are many ways to homeschool your children. The key is choosing the right homeschool style and curriculum for your family. Thankfully, all states have homeschool laws that are easy to follow. There are even groups to join to
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I can remember my two oldest boys’ first fight like yesterday. Having them close in age I humorously thought would avoid sibling conflict. But when my older son first tried to steal his younger brother’s favorite toy, I was baffled at how to handle the conflict. Should I let them figure it out on their own, or is adult intervention
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Setting up a breastfeeding relationship with your new baby is a beautiful and delicate dance of getting to know one another and establishing that bond is imperative to a successful breastfeeding experience. Throwing in other kids to that mix can make breastfeeding seem like you are climbing Mount Everest. Although certain events make nursing slightly difficult, breastfeeding with lots of
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No birth is alike, and all birthing is genuinely out of our control and up to mother nature. Even if we plan for an unmedicated birth, emergencies can arise that need the intervention of modern medicine. I have experienced both sides of the spectrum, from an epidural due to horrible back labor to a blissful unmedicated birth with the help
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Although I receive the quintessential “you’ve got your hands full!” comment frequently, the most accurate and true response I give is “You should see my heart!” I have five kids under the age of eight, and I LOVE having a big family! Is it full of chaos, noise, and mess? You bet! Is the laundry endless? Oh, yea. Is it
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Receiving an Autism diagnosis for your child is akin to having the wind knocked out of you. “Did that just happen?” “Are we going to be ok?” “What just happened?” If your child receives an Autism diagnosis, YES, you are all going to be ok. It can be shocking to find out that the life you envisioned for your child
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