How to Promote Creativity: Some Tools and Resources

This month, we tend to focus on productivity, new habits, and optimism about the future. It’s no wonder, then, that January is also International Creativity

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How to win the heart of your rebellious teenage son

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3 R’s of How to Motivate a Teenager

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Don’t give kids prizes for Bible memory

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New Year? Time for homeschool evaluation!

As a homeschooler in the north, I often dread winter. Winter means months indoors with restless children. It means allowing an extra half hour of

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Does Your Child Hate Homeschooling? Troubleshoot with these 5 possibilities

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Praising Children Can Backfire! Do this instead.

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No cut and paste activities here!100 Ways to Motivate Kids offers challenging options for children ages 6 through 18 to engage with the world in relevant, creative ways. Dividing this guide by age group and subject area, Julie Polanco includes fresh ideas that help develop 21st century skills through fun, developmentally-appropriate experiences. In addition, 100 Ways encourages community involvement, a love for the environment, and an entrepreneurial spirit. No need to buy expensive kits or subscriptions; this pocket-sized book provides the same STEAM benefits at a fraction of the cost and includes the humanities, too!

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