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Families are in crisis this back-to-school season

Urgent Need: As the back-to-school season begins, families are facing mounting pressure—tough choices, cultural confusion, and strained relationships.

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Monica Swanson

Monica Swanson

Monica Swanson is the host of the The Monica Swanson Podcast and author of Raising Amazing, and Boy Mom. Monica and her husband, Dr. Dave, live on the North Shore of Oahu, Hawaii, where they have raised four sons. To learn more about Monica visit monicaswanson.com.

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Will Homeschooling Make My Kids Weird?

And these words that I command you today shall be on your heart. 7 You shall teach them diligently to your children, and shall talk of them when you sit in your house, and when you walk by the way, and when you lie down, and when you rise.

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10 Good Reasons to Homeschool: Are you a good fit?

If faith and character are part of your family values, homeschooling could be the right choice.

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Home Schooling: Giving Your Child a Strong Foundation

Home schooling is one of the fastest growing forms of education in the United States and a lot of families are interested … but intimidated as well! Monica Swanson describes how she was reluctant at first, but soon reveled in the many benefits of home schooling. Things like prepping them for life in the real world, shaping the character of her sons, and providing them with a solid Christian worldview.

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Faith Development and Homeschooling

The greatest reason to consider homeschooling your kids may be what happens when they leave your home.

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Teaching Kids to Love God and Serve Others Well

Monica Swanson shares a story about taking her son Jonah through “character training” when he was 13 to learn more about the importance of godly character in his life. She also shares why allowing kids to suffer and learn through adversity will help them become stronger and healthier adults.