Is there truth to the Tibetan proverb that states, “To change the world, we must first change ourselves?” Do you agree with Paulo Coelho that “when we strive to become better than we are, everything around us becomes better too?” Like Ernest Hemingway, do you believe that “true nobility...
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Classical, Christian community—that’s what Classical Conversations is all about. Since the beginning of our homeschool journey in 2009, our family has experienced classical, Christian community in a variety of ways, from our first days in Foundations to the final blue book of Challenge IV. To commemorate and celebrate our...
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Military life is one of constant change, and with each new adventure arises a set of challenges and logistics with which to wrestle. Maybe, like me, you often meditate and ponder the future, attempting to strategize every detail. But Jesus challenges us not to worry about tomorrow, for tomorrow...
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Moms and dads are different, and not just in terms of biology. As we ponder the dad’s role in the home school, keep the three “I’s” in mind: influence, impact, and involvement. Dads can exert a positive influence over the home school, impact their kids’ character, and find ways...
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When teaching my own boys or when tutoring classical conversation students, I always ask myself this question: if I only had a stick and sand, could I engage and effectively dialogue with my students about the concept I want to teach them? Spend Time with Adults—Not Peers, Not Machines...
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Hello from the great state of Louisiana, where we love good food, good friends, and good books! A number of famous authors have called our beautiful bayou country home, including Anne Rice, William Faulkner, and Alcée Fortier, and that’s probably where I got my love of great literature—and great...
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If you’re reading this, chances are your season of life and mine look pretty similar. I have littles (ages six and three), and I’m starting to think about what we’ll be doing over the summer break. Full disclosure: at the time of this writing, I’m seven months pregnant with...
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In celebration of World Homeschooler’s Day this June 2, 2023, we would like to highlight one South African mom’s experience as a homeschooler. Although it’s spring in the United States, it’s winter in South Africa. While we’re enjoying warmth and sunshine, let’s remember also that our brothers and sisters...
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Sadly, the significance of Memorial Day is often lost amidst cookouts, parades, and American flag decorations. Of course, there is nothing wrong with any of these fun celebrations. But easily, Memorial Day can become just another holiday to us, a day off from school or work. This year, we...
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My only child graduates in 2024 . . . and then what? What comes next? These are the questions I have asked myself for the past four years. I see the end in sight, I want to finish well with her, but then what happens to me? I reluctantly...
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When people ask me what I do, I excitedly answer that I get to hang out with kids all day and talk about the books they read! Does it get any better than that? Rare are the students that even read real books anymore, but these students’ books are...
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For our friends in Mexico, this article will appear on Mother’s Day 2023! If you live in the UK, we trust these words will still be applicable nearly two months after your Mother’s Day observance. To the families down under, we look forward to celebrating this year’s Mother’s Day...
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