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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
Celebrating Christmas around the world: 7 global traditions

Where in the world do you celebrate Christmas? For our family that spans several continents – Europe, Asia and Africa among them – the answers have varied over the years!If… Read More

December 23, 2021
Homeschools
Harvard study finds homeschoolers become healthy, happy, virtuous adults

A recent study by Harvard researchers has cast doubt on common misconceptions about homeschool students, particularly concerning their lives after graduation. The study was released amidst a time of… Read More

December 21, 2021
Christian Schools, Public Education
Making the switch: Five steps to withdraw your child from school mid-year

Many parents can feel overwhelmed at the thought of pulling their child from public school right in the middle of a school year. But take heart – it's not only… Read More

December 15, 2021
Christian Schools
Interest in classical Christian education is on the rise

As Christian schools see record enrollment numbers after COVID-19, a subset of this group has also witnessed increased growth in its approach to learning: classical Christian schools.One such example… Read More

December 2, 2021
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