HS 069: Dear Self: Why You Stink at Homeschool Consistency by Pam Barnhill

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HS 069: Dear Self: Why You Stink at Homeschool Consistency by Pam Barnhill

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Dear Self, I am here today with some tough love. Because I do love you, and I know this homeschooling your kids thing is important to you. And yet, you struggle with homeschooling consistently. Often. Listen or read more at https://edsnapshots.com/homeschool-consistency/

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HS 023: We're Losing the Culture War by Pam Barnhill: Don’t show up to a culture war without a culture. — Professor Carol Reynolds The world is after the hearts of your children. No, I am not saying that to leave you shaking in fear. Don’t be afraid, mama, because you’ve got chocolate and Jesus... by The Homeschool Solutions Show
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