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Your Winter Wonder Challenge Gift 💖 (+ A Fresh Perspective for Challenging Days)
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​ Hi Reader! I'm so glad you participated in the Winter Wonder Challenge! ✨ As one of the contributors, I wanted to personally thank you for being part of this special event. I know your inbox is probably quite full right now with emails from all the Winter Wonder Challenge contributors. We're honored to be among those bringing value to your homeschool journey, and we look forward to continuing to provide encouragement and support in the weeks ahead. While the Challenge has officially ended, I wanted to share something special with you - our Words of Wisdom for Parents. Want to know a secret? We created this guide because we needed it ourselves! We're Jaron and Michelle Brownell, parents of two amazing kids who came to us through adoption. When our children's learning differences emerged, we discovered that traditional parenting and teaching methods just weren't cutting it. (Cue the power struggles and tears - mostly mine! 😅) One of these phrases began to change everything for us: "My child is not giving me a hard time, he's having a hard time." This simple shift transformed our home from constant power struggles to being more relationship focused. Instead of seeing defiance, we started seeing signals. Instead of focusing on control, we focused on connection. Take one phrase from the guide that speaks to you and put it somewhere visible - your bathroom mirror, your coffee mug, or your lesson planner. Speaking of planners... One of the biggest lessons we learned on our journey was that traditional planning methods often don't work for families like ours. As parents who've walked this path, we understand how challenging traditional planning can be for families like ours. This understanding led us to create the Once Upon a Homeschool Planner, built with flexibility and grace for the unique rhythm of your family's days. (Keep an eye out - the 2025-2026 version is coming soon!) For now, let your chosen phrase be your reminder: you're building something amazing - a strong connection with your child that will last way beyond the school years. Here's how we'll continue to support you:
Having someone in your corner makes all the difference. We're here to show up for you so you can show up for your kids. I'd love to know which phrase speaks to you! Hit reply and share - I personally read every email, and connecting with parents like you is the highlight of my day. ☕ Your friend,
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