Avoiding Homeschool Burnout

By Crystal Ladwig, Ph. D. | March 19, 2025 | Homeschool , Learn
We don’t get to call in sick or take a personal day. We have crazy schedules involving multiple kids, multiple ages to teach, co-ops, sports, scouts, lessons, volunteering, church, managing the home and let’s not forget school. Many homeschooling parents also work outside the home. It’s no wonder that homeschool parents occasionally experience a bad

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Braille: A Quick Learning Guide to the Language of Touch

By Cole Purvis | March 2, 2025 | Family Learning , Learn
For more than a century, Braille has been a gateway to literacy, education and independence for blind and visually impaired individuals worldwide. In this guide, we’ll explore the origins of Braille, how it works and tips for learning and reading this remarkable language. A Brief History of Braille Braille was invented in the early 19th

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A Meditation Guide for Tween

By Lindsey Johnson | February 18, 2025 | Conception 2 College , Tweens
Life can be hard. During the tween years, hormones are wreaking havoc on young bodies and emotions. School increases in intensity, social cliques form, kids get more involved in sports and afterschool activities. Tweens may also start using social media to connect with friends and the outside world. While these rites of passage and increased

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Birthday Freebies

By Amelia Bowles | February 18, 2025 | 2 Cents , uncategorized
There’s nothing better than some celebration and special moments on your birthday. And getting freebies from your favorite brands is just one way to make your day full of fun (and let’s face it, tons of sweet treats). And whether you’re looking for a delicious dessert or a handcrafted drink, this list is sure to

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“You Should Come With Us!” How to Vacation With Other Families

By April Tisher | November 20, 2023 | Life
I grew up going on multi-family vacations, and those trips are some of my fondest childhood memories. Although the point of family vacations is to spend quality time together as a family, it is also fun to add friends to the mix! Multi-family vacations take some careful planning and coordination, but it can mean great times for both the adults and

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