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    Your labor was not in vain: appreciation for my Christian school education

    / November 17, 2025 / 0 Comments

    I struggled with faith for a long time...nearly deconstructing it completely...and had to learn the gospel anew as an adult. But here's what I do know about deconstruction: in spite of everything I…

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    Yes, you CAN reduce your kids’ screen time: HERE’S HOW

    / April 27, 2023 / 1 Comment

    I had a stunning realization a few days ago: my boys have watched almost no TV this month. If you had told me five years ago that this would be the case, I…

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    A HUGE list of educational TV shows & book series for elementary kids!

    / October 28, 2020 / 0 Comments

    On top of having some great homeschool curriculum, we heavily supplement our learning with books, book series, and TV shows that cover the same content in our lessons. (I will be discussing how…

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    The very best educational TV shows for preschoolers!

    / July 18, 2014 / 9 Comments

    Remember, your motherhood isn't measured in the amount of TV your child watches. It's okay to let go and have a little bit of peace in the house - especially when there are…

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    Our favorite educational books for preschoolers

    / July 3, 2014 / 19 Comments

    Our favorite educational books for preschoolers {and a giveaway}|At-home preschool resources for the very tired, non-creative, really busy mom

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