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10 Reasons I Believe Formal Education Is “Better Late Than Early”

Posted on August 10, 2015 by Jess Connell

Early in our homeschooling journey, someone put the book, Better Late Than Early, by Raymond & Dorothy Moore, in my hands, and it has invaded not only our homeschooling, but every area of our parenting. “Education is not filling a bucket, but lighting a fire.” ~W.B. Yeats There is a general approach to education in…

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7th Baby, & I’m Still an Excited Pregnant Mama (Freestyle Friday #3)

Posted on February 6, 2015 by Jess Connell

Well, today’s the due date. THE due date. The DUE date. But Luke is still inside, sticking his knobby knees out in alien movements that I feel with gasp-inducing clarity, and prying his little feet up into my ribs. And I can’t wait to meet him. Here’s one final “belly pic” for any curious people…

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