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Q&A #2: Homeschooling, Discipline, & Frustrating Moments

Posted on March 5, 2020 by Jess Connell

Q: I know my son needs to be trained out of some of the bad behaviors he’s picked up over the last 6 months of having a really loose schedule, but I feel so angry at him. I am so worn out and he talks back so much, and all I want to do is…

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My Value As a Large-Family Homeschooling Mom

Posted on February 24, 2020 by Jess Connell

One of the realities of my life right now is that there is a dividing line that happens in almost every first/intro conversation I have with people (and this last year has included a lot of those)… The normally-progressing conversation that happens before… and then the shift that comes after… … people find out I…

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When Homeschooling IDEALS Collide with the REALITIES of a Large Family

Posted on October 24, 2019 by Jess Connell

Hi Jess, I don’t know if you answer emails like this since you aren’t active on your blog, but wanted to tell you I took your advice to heart and am not blogging. It was the best decision. I had my fourth baby, and I would’ve had to lay down priorities in caring for my family to…

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Is Homeschooling a Safeguard Against Rebellion?

Posted on June 6, 2016 by Jess Connell

On a list of my favorite quotes about homeschooling, one reader took an issue with this: “We cannot continue to send our children to Caesar for their education and be surprised when they come home as Romans.” ~Dr. Voddie Baucham She commented: I do not agree with #11. I homeschool my children, but I was public-schooled….

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12 Ways I Aim for Homeschooling Excellence with a Large Family

Posted on February 10, 2016 by Jess Connell

  Q: I would love to know some things that have helped you how to simplify homeschooling in order to do things WELL. Everyday life with a large family (I have 5 kids under 10) in itself makes just the basics challenging some days!!! I would love to know some ways to maintain a certain level despite all…

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37 Encouraging Quotes for the Homeschooling Mother

Posted on August 7, 2015 by Jess Connell

Before we jump in, let me say: if you are not a homeschooler, this list is not meant for you. Please don’t read these– intended to *encourage* one group– and take it as if intended for you. It is not. Just as words intended to motivate a woman to continue breastfeeding might unintentionally offend those who…

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Seasons of Life & Homeschooling

Posted on April 28, 2014 by Jess Connell

Like parenting in general, it helps me when I think about homeschooling in terms of seasons. Each season has its own unique joys, its own unique challenges, and each is discernibly different from the one before. HOMESCHOOLING BEGAN LIKE SPRING Was it that way for you? (It’s not that way for everyone, so don’t feel bad…

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Homeschooling at Your Child’s Pace

Posted on December 21, 2013 by Jess Connell

One of the things I love most about home education is this:  You can wait for understanding and move through material with MASTERY as the goal.  There is no need to “plow onward” to keep on pace with the rest of the class. You look at what your child is grasping and retaining, and assess what…

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HOW Did I Learn That?! Moving Beyond Toxic People & Teachings

Posted on December 7, 2023December 9, 2023 by Jess Connell

Lately I’ve wished I knew more information about my ancestors: the real things of life: stories, hardships, challenges, relationships, and lessons learned. For my birthday this year, my mom passed a couple pieces of family jewelry to me. One belonged to my great-grandmother who died when my grandpa was 8 or 10 years old, and…

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The “SHOULDS” & the Limitations of Now

Posted on February 8, 2023February 8, 2023 by Jess Connell

As I’ve returned some attention to this little blog of mine, I’ve revisited old draft articles. Some are fiery; others seem lackluster. Well, if it were you, and you had sensible articles with practical advice about mommy topics you could finish up and polish, or passionate articles brimming with fervor, which would you pick? Each…

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