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Looking for a great book your child will actually want to read this summer?

In this episode, I'm sharing five highly recommended books for ages 10 to 12, one from each of five different genres.

I did the research so you don't have to.

I chose titles praised by parents, teachers, librarians, and young readers alike.

Whether your child loves fantasy, mystery, historical adventure, science fiction, or realistic fiction, you'll leave with fresh ideas that just might become this summer's favorite read.

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📕 Impossible Creatures by Katherine Rundell (2024)

📕 Mountain of Fire by Rebecca Barone (2024)

📕 The Swifts: A Gallery of Rogues by Beth Lincoln (2024)

📕 The Experiment by Rebecca Stead (2025)

📕 Marcus Makes a Movie by Kevin Hart (2025)

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Have you ever stood in a store debating whether something was really worth the price?

This week, a $70 bottle of self-tanner got me thinking about something much bigger than money. I started wondering about the other costs we pay to live the lives we desire.

Every day, we're making exchanges with our time, energy, attention, and priorities.

The question is: Are those exchanges helping us build the life we truly want?

In this episode, we'll explore how our everyday choices shape our health, our relationships, our homeschooling, and even the connection we build with our children through reading together.

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Have you ever found yourself wishing someone would just change?

Maybe it's your child, your spouse, a friend, or even a difficult family member.

In this episode, Melissa explores the powerful concept of "my business, your business, and God's business" and how understanding the difference can bring greater peace, healthier relationships, and less worry.

Through practical parenting examples and everyday conversations, you'll discover how to let go of what you can't control, focus on what you can, and trust God with the rest.

If you're ready to trade frustration and anxiety for freedom and confidence, this episode is for you.

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Have you ever encouraged your children to be curious, lifelong learners?

I have, and this week, I found myself asking a different question: How often have I modeled that behavior myself?

Recently, I stumbled across a strange foamy substance on one of my rosemary plants. What started as a quick gardening observation turned into an unexpected lesson about curiosity, learning, and the importance of practicing what we preach.

In this episode, we'll explore the origin of the phrase "practice what you preach," the surprising truth about spittlebugs, and why one of the greatest gifts we can give our children is allowing them to see us learning right alongside them.

We'll also talk about simple ways to encourage curiosity during the summer months, why you don't need to have all the answers, and how a family journal of curiosity could become one of your favorite summer traditions.

If your goal is to raise children who love learning, this episode is a reminder that curiosity often begins with us.

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Have you ever noticed that putting something off doesn't actually make it disappear?

This week, I'm sharing a simple realization that came to me while walking past a game closet that has needed attention for far too long. It got me thinking about how often we postpone projects, conversations, goals, and even important parts of homeschooling because we're waiting for the perfect time.

The problem? Doing nothing is still doing something. Our inaction creates results just as surely as our actions do.

Join me as I explore the hidden cost of postponing what matters and how one small step can create the momentum you've been hoping for.

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What if the hard thing you're facing is actually helping you grow?

In this episode, I share the story of watching our oldest son complete his first marathon and the powerful lessons it reminded me of about resilience, confidence, perseverance, and encouragement.

From homeschooling and parenting to health goals, business challenges, and personal growth, some of life's greatest rewards are found on the other side of difficult things.

We'll talk about why doing hard things strengthens us, why our children need opportunities to struggle appropriately, and how confidence is built through experience rather than praise alone.

I'll also share why supporting others through their hard things can be just as meaningful as accomplishing our own goals.

Plus, I will leave you with two simple journal prompts to help you identify your next step toward growth and encourage someone who may need your support today.

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Do you ever find yourself frustrated because your spouse, child, friend, or family member isn't behaving the way you think they should?

You may be carrying around an invisible rulebook without even realizing it.

In this episode, I'm eager to share a life-changing concept I learned years ago from a coach who transformed my marriage, relationships, parenting, and emotional well-being.

This week, you can discover how your hidden expectations often create unnecessary disappointment and why other people's behavior doesn't have to determine how you feel.

Plus! I have a simple journaling exercise that can help you uncover what you really want beneath your frustrations.

If you've ever caught yourself thinking, "They should..." this episode is for you.

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This week on Homeschool is a Work of Heart, I’m talking about something that affects every home, every classroom, and every relationship: rewards and consequences.

Inspired by conversations within my business, Write On Webb, about student essay reviews and motivation, I share some newly found research on why quick feedback matters and how timing affects learning and growth.

We'll explore the difference between natural consequences and emotionally driven punishments, why balance matters so much in parenting, and how I intentionally reinforce the behaviors I most want to grow in children.

Throughout the episode, I share practical examples, journal questions, and parenting reflections designed to help us raise kids who develop responsibility, resilience, emotional maturity, and confidence one behavior at a time.

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