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How to Make Space for Mental Health in Your Homeschool

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Last week, I shared a super simple homeschool routine for those who are trying to navigate a new normal in the wake of the pandemic. Today, I’d like to share some strategies for prioritizing mental health in your homeschool. I feel like the entire globe needs a mental health day right about now! I can’t…

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Virtual Gameschooling: How to Play Games with Video Chat

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We are living through history right now. We are all socially distancing and doing our part to flatten the curve of the COVID-19 pandemic. My inbox is overflowing with questions from new gameschoolers who are looking for tips to get started, and also from existing gameschoolers who are missing their friends desperately. I’ve received heaps…

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How to Make Your Own Worry Basket

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Do you have a little kid with big worries? As a school psychologist turned [unexpected] homeschool mom, I want you to know that you are not alone. Many children struggle with worry. Today, I am sharing how to make your own worry basket. A word on  navigating anxiety and worry amid COVID-19 concerns: We are living…

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Stuck at Home? These Booklists Will Make You Smile!

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Stuck at home in the wake of COVID-19? These booklists will make you smile and keep your family busy in this uncertain time. Reading is so important for children. If you love to read, you can learn anything. Reading is not only educational, but it can be downright therapeutic. Books can provide a welcome escape during…

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Gameschool Challenges to Change Your Homeschool!

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In the wake of COVID-19, I am resharing this article which features several Gameschool Challenges, plus oodles of resources for families who wish to add more games to their homeschool/family routine. I have also created a new Gameschool Challenge image and printable for those looking for something fresh to keep them busy over the next…

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How to Create a Super Simple Homeschool Routine

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Are you suddenly, unexpectedly, homeschooling? My inbox has been flooded this week with emails from parents who have pulled their children from public school amid COVID-19 concerns. Schools across the country are closing temporarily to stop the spread of the coronavirus. If you are scrambling to figure out what on earth to do next week,…

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