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ByMarinaJust like a garden left unattended will fill with weeds, your homeschool and your tween’s character need intentional cultivation. In this episode, Marina Joy shares how moving to a new house taught her an important lesson about the power of being proactive versus reactive — both in gardening and in parenting tweens. You’ll be reminded…
How to Create Intentional Routines That Prevent Bad Habits
ByMarinaOriginally from Tween Talk: Voice Notes with Marina Joy As we approach September and the start of a new homeschool year, I want to share something important: I don’t believe your homeschool schedule should be packed back-to-back. It’s simply unsustainable. But I also believe in being intentional, because when there’s bare ground in our routines,…
The Secret to Not Feeling Behind This Homeschool Year
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[HSC011] What to Do When Your Tween Loses Motivation Midway Through
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[TTL#005] From Chaos to Calm: How I Taught My Kids to Manage Their Time
ByMarinaIf you’re tired of the daily chaos ruling your household.If you’re ready to reclaim your sanity and bring peace to your household.If you’re convinced your kids can manage their time (at least a bit better), this session is for you. My girls are all in their late teens now, and I promise you, the effort…