Eva Verghese

Book Review 2: Finding Winnie, a true story of the world’s famous bear

Book: “Finding Winnie: The True Story of the World’s Most Famous Bear” Author: Lindsay Mattick Genre: Children’s Book Illustrator: Sophie Blackall We came across this award-winning book at the library and were very excited to grab it, given it had been on our reading list for a long time. It is such a sweet book, …

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Our second year of Afterschooling: a Holistic approach

We are at the end of our second year of afterschooling, and we have finally found our rhythm. In our initial year, I had a comprehensive and detailed plan with specific goals and deadlines. However, this year has been built around adaptability and flexibility, granting us the freedom and time to focus on holistic development …

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Get Your Child Excited About Reading This Summer

Schools will be out soon, and for those taking a relaxed approach to homeschooling, you can shake things up at home and start a summer reading tradition with your kids. It is the perfect time for children to explore the wonders of reading and embark on thrilling literary adventures. Whether your child is a seasoned …

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Get Involved In Your Child’s Education: Unlock Their Potential

Moms and Dads of school-going kids!  We hold a remarkable opportunity to play a vital role in our children’s educational journey, even if we are not homeschoolers. As parents, we must nurture and care for all areas of their lives, including the ones we outsource, because no one cares more for their success and well-being …

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Book Review 1: Never Caught: The Story of Ona Judge

I am so excited to start this book review series on the blog. I will be sharing fiction, historical novels, children’s books, Christian books, parenting books, and anything I may come across that I get excited about. I hope you will find these book recommendations helpful as you navigate the world of books.  This first …

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The Good, The Bad, and The Ugly – Our Education Experience

I am a full-time mom with three kids-9,5,& 4. Two of them go to public school, and I homeschool my preschooler. We have homeschooled, private schooled (Montessori), and now public school our kids, and I’m here to tell you that all of them are great options to educate your children. We are afterschoolers (home learners), …

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Three Reasons Why We Struggle With First-Time Disobedience

Do you struggle with first-time disobedience? Does it make you mad until you can’t think straight? Is this your #1 struggle with your children? Let’s face it! We struggle with the fact that our kids outrightly agree to disagree with us. The moment they walk away from our instructions, we feel many things. Let’s talk …

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Five Parenting Mistakes We Make and What to do Instead

One Saturday morning, my kids could not decide what to have for breakfast. I took a poll and picked the most popular choice. I assumed I did the fair thing, but it left at least one kid unhappy. They started with complaints that turned into whines. The whining continued long enough, leading me to pause …

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Having Purpose and Intent in the Busyness of Christmas

It is Christmas season, and no matter how much we want to get away from the hustle and bustle, we are knee-deep. There is a narrative I have seen these past few years about needing to slow down and cut the busyness out of our life. But what if you want busyness? For those who …

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