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A Podcast with Heidi St. John: Episode 122
Now that the relaxing Christmas break is over, are you finding yourself suddenly thrust back in the business of life and already feeling overwhelmed and exhausted? You are not alone! Check out this... read more
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How IEW Changed My Life...No, Really
Each day throughout the week I am privileged to interact and correspond with parents and students who are either just starting their IEW journey or continuing through it in the hope that their... read more
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The Gift of Teaching
“In addition to using the right teaching method and having patience while children mature, we must also have the right attitude in coaching our students.” – Andrew Pudewa As the Christmas season settles itself... read more
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How to Give Yourself the Gift of Time this Christmas
Enjoy this guest blog post written by Pamela Barnhill of Your Morning Basket. I can be somewhat of a Christmas Grinch. A few years ago when my children were 7, 5, and 3, my husband... read more
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How to Simplify the Season
Enjoy this special blog post by guest blogger Kristi Clover, creator of the Simply Joyful podcast. Christmas time is one of my favorite times of the year. There is just something about all the... read more
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Where Are They Now? Jemma Swift, Author of Forever Riders
Authoring a book is an intimidating prospect. And if it’s illustrated, that introduces even more challenges. For Jemma Swift—homeschooled student, first-time-author, and sister to co-illustrator Eliza Swift—”intimidating” was not in her vocabulary. Oh,... read more
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Jill’s Gems: Adjusting the Bar for Success, One Child at a Time
Our forums are wonderful spots to ask questions, share successes, and receive encouragement. Recently a member wondered about how to help her child prepare his speeches for his co-op class. Her son, a... read more
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Where Are They Now? Nathanael Olander: Future Computer Scientist
# Nathanael Olander grew up an “IEW kid.” His mom, Danielle Olander, is an IEW homeschool exhibitor. Together the two of them authored Rockets, Radar, & Robotics*, a technology-themed writing curriculum. The idea for... read more
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The Right Tool Matters
Imagine a hammer on Jell-O®, a screwdriver for surgery, or a round peg in a square hole. The wrong tool at the wrong time can impair what we’re doing. That’s bad enough when we’re... read more
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My Battle with the Blank Page
Writer’s block. Is this phrase as ominous for everyone else as it is for me? Like someone stuck in a cell block, I envision myself sitting in a prison cell, cold, alone, and... read more
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Calm in the Storm
As a member of the IEW “remote” team, I make my home near St. Augustine, Florida. It’s a beautiful city in a lovely part of the state, and I enjoy my home in... read more
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A Podcast with Heidi St. John: Episode 122
Now that the relaxing Christmas break is over, are you finding yourself suddenly thrust back in the business of life and... read more
![](https://storage.googleapis.com/iew-public-production/files/images/blog_IEW_changed_my_life.jpg)
How IEW Changed My Life...No, Really
Each day throughout the week I am privileged to interact and correspond with parents and students who are either just starting... read more
![](https://storage.googleapis.com/iew-public-production/files/images/blog_gift_of_teaching.jpg)
The Gift of Teaching
“In addition to using the right teaching method and having patience while children mature, we must also have the right attitude... read more
![](https://storage.googleapis.com/iew-public-production/files/images/blog_gift_of_time.jpg)
How to Give Yourself the Gift of Time this Christmas
Enjoy this guest blog post written by Pamela Barnhill of Your Morning Basket. I can be somewhat of a Christmas Grinch. A few... read more
![](https://storage.googleapis.com/iew-public-production/files/images/blog_simple_christmas.jpg)
How to Simplify the Season
Enjoy this special blog post by guest blogger Kristi Clover, creator of the Simply Joyful podcast. Christmas time is one of my... read more
![](https://storage.googleapis.com/iew-public-production/files/images/WATN_jemma_swift.jpg)
Where Are They Now? Jemma Swift, Author of Forever Riders
Authoring a book is an intimidating prospect. And if it’s illustrated, that introduces even more challenges. For Jemma Swift—homeschooled student, first-time-author,... read more
![](https://storage.googleapis.com/iew-public-production/files/images/blog_jills_gems_adjusting_the_bar_.jpg)
Jill’s Gems: Adjusting the Bar for Success, One Child at a Time
Our forums are wonderful spots to ask questions, share successes, and receive encouragement. Recently a member wondered about how to help... read more
![](https://storage.googleapis.com/iew-public-production/files/images/WATN_nathanael_olander.jpg)
Where Are They Now? Nathanael Olander: Future Computer Scientist
# Nathanael Olander grew up an “IEW kid.” His mom, Danielle Olander, is an IEW homeschool exhibitor. Together the two of them... read more
![](https://storage.googleapis.com/iew-public-production/files/images/blog_right_tool.jpg)
The Right Tool Matters
Imagine a hammer on Jell-O®, a screwdriver for surgery, or a round peg in a square hole. The wrong tool at the... read more
![](https://storage.googleapis.com/iew-public-production/files/images/blog_battle_blank_page.jpg)
My Battle with the Blank Page
Writer’s block. Is this phrase as ominous for everyone else as it is for me? Like someone stuck in a cell... read more
![](https://storage.googleapis.com/iew-public-production/files/images/blog_calm_in_the_storm.jpg)
Calm in the Storm
As a member of the IEW “remote” team, I make my home near St. Augustine, Florida. It’s a beautiful city in... read more