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Big List of 30-day Challenges to Do with Your Kids Have you ever done a 30-day challenge? You can do a lot in 30 days! You can change an attitude, develop a new habit, kick an old habit, start down the path to getting healthier, and so much more! I personally enjoy doing 30-day challenges…
“My son got a full-tuition scholarship to college because he ate a protein bar during the ten-minute break of the ACT.” It’s true! There are many ways to help your child improve ACT scores. In this article, you’ll hear from Test Prep Mom about how a simple protein bar helped her son raise his ACT…
I don’t always share our 10 most popular articles from the past year. As I was looking over the list, though, I realized it includes some great articles that some of you may have missed. I will also share our list of our most popular articles of all time, and I hope you love those…
Could you use a “year without fear”? Did you know that fear is like a radio station playing softly in the background of your life? To find out how to change the station, tune in as Trish interviews Katie J. Trent, a speaker, homeschooling mom, licensed clinical social worker, and former professional counselor. Join in…
5 Keys for Crushing Fear and Living in Peace All you have to do these days is turn on the news, hop on social media, or take a look around to see that we are living in the midst of a culture of fear. It seems fear has become the driving force behind every decision…
This Christmas Science Experiment: Borax Crystal Ornaments article is one of our most popular holiday articles, and we understand why! It’s a way to add some hands-on fun to your holiday homeschool and, at the same time, to create holiday memories and do a science experiment! We usually share hands-on ideas for elementary ages on…
It’s that time of year when things really begin to ramp up. Christmas is around the corner, and before we know it, the Christmas rush will be upon us (if it isn’t already!). Too often, it’s a time when the pressure of getting stuff done takes priority over relationships. So this year, why not concentrate…
Some of us were blessed with children who love reading. Others of us have children who need more encouragement to learn to love reading. Reading is an important part of life. Whether you’re reading for information, reading for fun, or reading because it’s required for school or work, reading is part of life for most…
Whether you’re a new or experienced homeschooler, in Trish’s interview with Jeannie Fulbright you’ll find tons of helpful information to increase the joy and wonder of learning science and history at home. Jeannie is author of Apologia’s popular Exploring Creation Series, creator of a new science unit study series for preschoolers called Mason Jar Moments,…
If you have ever felt inadequate to homeschool or just uninterested, join Trish as she interviews Rachael Carman, veteran homeschooling mom of seven, author at Apologia science, and creator of the new Word in Motion Bible curriculum. They discuss everything from butterflies to the Bible in a hilariously funny, truly sincere, and positively encouraging podcast….
I remember years ago when I still had four kids at home how we dreaded the time change every year (well, twice a year)! When the time changed, a regular question for the next few weeks was, “Are you guys back on schedule after the time change?” And my typical reply was, “Yes!” Because I…
Homeschooling offers so many opportunities of which no other type of education can boast. April Lesh is a homeschooling mom of 8 (soon to be 9), whose husband is the general manager of the Apologia company. Join us as April offers tips in today’s podcast that will encourage and assist not only large families but…
