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  • A Day In The Life Of A Homeschool Family – Ages 2 & 9

    As a homeschool family, our days can be somewhat unpredictable, but we do have a general routine. My 2-year-old wakes up between 7-8am, while my 9-year-old likes to sleep until about 8-9am. My older daughter starts her independent work right away in the morning. We are using an online program called Acellus for our 9-year-old, […]

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  • Our Journey: Homeschooling Preschool & School Age Children

    Our experience homeschooling a 2 and 9-year-old Families today are striving to find a work-life balance and spend more time with their little ones. After all, our children are only little for such a short period of time. Many families are choosing to homeschool their children for this very reason. I am included in this […]

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  • 4 Ways to Raise a Thankful Child

    Raising a thankful child is an essential lifelong process that can begin as young as 18 months old. According to Sanford Health, “By age two, your child will begin saying “thank you” to others. Your child will not be able to express appreciation but is aware adults will do things to make him or her […]

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  • 6 Ways Your Child Can Be A Community Helper

      Help your child discover the joy of helping and giving to others with these six ways your child can become a community helper. We’re learning all about our communities, the people who live in them, and the jobs they do in our online preschool classes this month. Now it’s your child’s turn to become […]

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  • Age Appropriate Chores For Children

    Chores are a great way to start teaching your child about responsibility and how to be a productive member of your family, but knowing what are age-appropriate chores for children is a bit harder. We’ve put together a list to get you started with some chores that are perfect for every age group and discuss […]

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  • 6 Ways To Help Your Preschooler Use Words When They’re Feeling Big Emotions

    The emotions and feelings preschoolers have are big and real and, sometimes, scary for them to process. Preschoolers often act out physically because they either lack the ability to speak clearly or effectively or they don’t yet have the vocabulary to express how they feel. Helping children to process and explain their emotions is where […]

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  • LinkedIn Has Added Stay-At-Home As A Job Title

    Stay-at-home parents are missing resume dates due to time away from the workforce. Not anymore, thanks to LinkedIn A New Job Title LinkedIn has added ‘stay-at-home’ as a job title that has moms, dads, and caregivers rejoicing. It is an imperative section to the stay-at-home caregiver’s resume to be able to list their time at […]

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  • Parenting Tips: How to Support Your Children as They Grow Up

    Photo via Rawpixel Throughout their lives, our children will benefit from the encouragement and guidance we provide when they are young. Good support can give your kids the tools they need to cope with the changing world around them as they grow up and venture out on their own. However, knowing the best ways to […]

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  • Working At Home During The Pandemic With A Preschool Child

    How one Growing Brilliant family is navigating working at home during the Covid-19 pandemic with a preschool child   We understand and know first-hand how difficult this past year has been. We are all working together to make this situation a little better. Let’s be honest, it can be challenging to juggle a career, children, family, […]

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  • Working from Home with Young Children

    Effective Schedule and Activities for Your Toddler and Preschool-Age Children Working from home has become the new normal now, with the outbreak of the global COVID-19 pandemic changing our way of life, not only for the meantime but possibly from here on out. This means that with public schools closed, businesses closed, and preschools limited, […]

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