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How to Start Homeschooling After Public School: Encouragement for New Families As a long-time homeschool group leader and homeschool coach, one of the questions I hear most often is, “What…

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Hi there, and welcome! My name is Courtney, and I am a Jesus-pursuing, native Texan, homeschool mom of three.

I believe homeschooling can be a peaceful and productive rhythm. Here at Grace, Grow & Edify, I help families create peaceful homeschooling atmospheres through faith, organizational strategies, and cultivating strong roots at home.

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