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Shanxi Omoniyi

Shanxi Omoniyi is a staff writer for The Heartlander. She also serves as Online Content Director at Midwest Parent Educators (MPE), a nonprofit organization serving thousands of homeschool families…

Culture
Thanksgiving is more than turkey: The biblical notion of gratitude has proven health benefits

Approximately 2,000 years ago the Apostle Paul encouraged a fledgling church to "give thanks in every situation.” Even earlier than that, a Jewish king explained that “a joyful heart is… Read More

November 24, 2021
Culture
Apprenticeship Week highlights growing demand for skilled workers

This week marks National Apprenticeship Week (Nov. 15-21). Innovative organizations around the United States continue using this age-old practice to tackle current employment challenges.  The Associated Builders and Contractors… Read More

November 19, 2021
Culture
Three ways to get your children involved on Veterans Day

For non-military families, Veterans Day may not hold much significance. However, it is a significant holiday for everyone in the United States. As the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs explains,… Read More

November 11, 2021
Homeschools
Learning pods and homeschool co-ops: New twists on old ideas

Since COVID-19, learning pods or micro-schools have exploded in the education world as an increasingly attractive alternative to the existing public school system. After all, if people are already avoiding… Read More

November 5, 2021
Culture
Three steps to involve your child in the local voting process

As local elections approach, you may have wondered how to get your child more involved in the voting process. Even if they can't vote yet, they can always take this… Read More

October 28, 2021