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December 31, 2017

Why a Heart Start Is Smarter than a Head Start

December 31, 2017/ Liz Hanson
Why a Heart Start Is Smarter than a Head Start

When we push our children into early academic learning, might we be doing it at the expense of their heart’s well-being? 

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Elizabeth Y. Hanson

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How Do You Teach Your Children to Love Learning?
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7 Ways Homeschooled Children Get Ahead
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End Your Homeschooling Year Positively: Top Tips
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Now that the homeschool year is winding down, are you worried your children didn't finish everything you had mapped out for them?

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May 13, 2026
3 Reasons Abridged Children’s Books Are a Waste of Time
May 8, 2026
3 Reasons Abridged Children’s Books Are a Waste of Time
May 8, 2026

Should you let your children read abridged books? It’s a question worth asking.

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May 8, 2026
The 6 Purposes of Modern Schooling No One Told You About
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The 6 Purposes of Modern Schooling No One Told You About
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5 Ways to Nurture Your Child’s Curiosity
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The Steve Jobs Habit Every Homeschooling Parent Should Adopt
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11 Ways to Convince your Spouse to Homeschool!
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Raising Hopeful Children in Turbulent Times
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