Create A Place of Quietness in your Day
Do you ever feel overwhelmed when there is noise and hubbub all day long? It can be hard to avoid when you have children home all the time. One of the things I did with my boys was to create...
Creativity and Soul Care / Inspiration and encouragement / Learning Lifestyle / Planning and Time Management
by Janice Campbell · Published August 18, 2009 · Last modified February 3, 2020
Do you ever feel overwhelmed when there is noise and hubbub all day long? It can be hard to avoid when you have children home all the time. One of the things I did with my boys was to create...
Creativity and Soul Care / Learning Lifestyle
by Janice Campbell · Published April 29, 2008 · Last modified May 21, 2021
There are many good reasons for living a quiet and peaceable life, but it’s particularly important for homeschooling families. Fear and stress short-circuit the learning process, and noise, all by itself, has been proven to increase stress and reduce the ability to think clearly. Here are some thoughts on news and noise in your home.
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