by Dr. Gil | Homeschoolers Articles, Parents & Grandparents Articles, Articles
In a world that constantly encourages children to want something newer, bigger, or better, teaching gratitude has never been more important. Parents and grandparents have a wonderful opportunity to help children recognize that happiness is not always found in having...
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No child enjoys getting something wrong. A missed math problem, a poor decision, a forgotten responsibility, or an unsuccessful attempt can quickly lead to frustration. But mistakes can also be some of life’s best teachers. For homeschool families, this is an...
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Respect is one of those values children learn not only from what adults tell them, but from what they experience every day. For homeschool families, the home is both a place of learning and one of the first places children practice how to treat other people. Respect...
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Some of the most important lessons children learn will never appear on a test. Homeschool families understand that education can happen almost anywhere. A grocery store can teach budgeting. A garden can teach patience. Caring for a pet can teach responsibility....
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Every parent wants their child to grow up believing, “I can do this.” But healthy confidence is very different from believing, “I deserve this.” Helping children understand that difference is an important part of character development. Homeschool families have many...
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One of the greatest goals of education is preparing children for the day when they must make important decisions on their own. Eventually, parents won’t be standing beside them for every choice. Children will decide how to treat others, manage responsibilities,...