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It All Starts with Mom

Posted by Michelle Osborn on

It seems like everything we teach our children begins with us. It is such an overwhelming thought. What happens when I mess up? Parenting is the best… most difficult job on the planet! 

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Will My Children Ever Grow Up?

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If you are the parents of young children, you may think that they will never grow up.

I remember looking forward to the days when I wouldn't have to repeat myself over and over again, dress them, bathe them, carry them everywhere, go through the huge bedtime routine. I look back and see how much I missed by looking ahead to what I wished for rather than looking at the abundant blessings that God had given every moment of every day! Please take advice from this mom......

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Homeschooling a Strong Willed Child

Posted by Michelle Osborn on

Now that I have experienced parenting from the birth of my children through grandparenting, I can say that for me, the physical exhaustion of raising four little ones was SO MUCH EASIER than the mental and emotional draining of parenting teens. Add the strong will of a child and the physical, mental and emotionally draining is intensified. My husband and I were blessed to have 4 out of 4 strong willed children (intensities varied, thank the Lord!)

Would you classify your child as a strong willed child? It is very likely that if you have one or more children you, have a strong willed child....continue reading.

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Why Art is Important for Children and Teens

Posted by Michelle Osborn on

Ancient Greeks, philosophers like Plato recognized the inherent value of studying the arts. music, dance, theater and the visual arts and were seen as integral to Greek society. 

For the last ten plus years, our culture has put a heavy emphasis on S.T. E. M. (Science Technology, Engineering, Math) Although, these are important and have improved many aspects of our lives, we can not forget about the arts....continue reading

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The Legends of Christmas

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Welcome to Yellow House Book Rental! We are primarily a homeschool curriculum, rental service. However, we offer a variety of services. You can compare each one, at Yellow House Book Rental, and decide which is best for your family. **This post may contain affiliate links and we will be compensated, at no extra charge to you, if you make a purchase after clicking on these links.   Whether you are a homeschool parent and looking to continue learning but in a more relaxed manner or you are just a mom who loves adding extra Christmas family fun to your season,...

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