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Cultivating Spiritual Independence

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01/01/2017 By Eujeana Chism 3 Comments

What is the goal for teaching our children spiritual independence? Teaching spiritual independence can be challenging as we want to be sure the foundation is there, but at the same time, we need to teach them to think and study for themselves. During the teen years they ask lots of questions, and as they grow to adulthood, they begin to form their own standards and convictions. Teaching them … [Read more...]

Cultivating Academic Independence

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12/06/2016 By Eujeana Chism 1 Comment

Stop Doing It All For Them! Academic independence needs to be cultivated in our children every day. First, think about all that you are doing for them. Are you helping them become independent or dependent? Stop doing it all for them! Each school year we plan and organize for the new school year. I see and hear of so many who do all that for their children instead of with their children. Include … [Read more...]