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In many Native American tribes, an important rite of passage for boys on the brink of manhood was the “vision quest.” The boy would travel into the … [Read more...] about The Call of the Wild: Teaching Kids to Love Nature
When I began my homeschooling journey 21 years ago with my firstborn, I wasn’t thinking about high school. With a five-year-old, my concerns were … [Read more...] about Online Classes: An Educational Option Worth Exploring
