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Imposter Syndrome, Gifted, and Different – Vanessa’s Story

Friday, December 18, 2015 (Updated: Saturday, November 15, 2025)
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When did you know you were different from other children? Is there a particular event that stands out? There was never a single moment of awareness, but more of an ever-present sense of being different. Without an understanding of what made me …

Category: Gifted & 2e Christian ParentingTag: Gifted/2e Women | A Series of Stories

Gifted/2e Women – A Series of Personal Stories

Thursday, December 17, 2015 (Updated: Thursday, November 13, 2025)
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What does it mean to be a gifted woman? What does it mean to be a twice-exceptional gifted woman? Gifted isn’t being smart and getting good grades. Gifted isn’t necessarily about being very good at something. Giftedness is a neurological …

Category: Gifted & 2e Christian ParentingTag: Gifted/2e Women | A Series of Stories

Giftedness, Loneliness, and Faith – Christy’s Story

Thursday, December 17, 2015 (Updated: Saturday, November 15, 2025)
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When did you know you were different from other children? Is there a particular event that stands out? My first memories of being different were of being rejected. I remember sitting on the floor of a school classroom working on a group project and …

Category: Gifted & 2e Christian ParentingTag: Gifted/2e Women | A Series of Stories

Creating Meaningful Christmas Traditions

Thursday, December 10, 2015 (Updated: Friday, June 26, 2026)
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Christmas is a time when each family enjoys its unique traditions. While some Christmas traditions are passed on from generation to generation, others are born out of a desire to do something new and meaningful. If you are looking for ways to create …

Category: Simple Holidays & Traditions

4 Tips To Simplify Christmas Gift Giving

Tuesday, December 8, 2015 (Updated: Friday, June 26, 2026)
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There are seasons in everyone’s life when gift giving is made more challenging by a lack of time. Whether there is a new baby in the house, illness, travel or an overload at work, the task of shopping at a variety of stores over several days or even …

Category: Simple Holidays & TraditionsTag: Christmas Gifts
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The Ultimate List of AIP Comfort Food Recipes

Friday, December 4, 2015 (Updated: Tuesday, April 14, 2026)
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Are you searching for the best AIP comfort food recipes to make your autoimmune protocol journey easier (and more delicious)? You’re in the right place! Whether you’re struggling with autoimmune symptoms or just want healthy, inflammation-friendly …

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Does Homeschooling Devalue Women?

Tuesday, December 1, 2015 (Updated: Saturday, November 15, 2025)
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My post Gifted Children in the Classroom From A Teacher’s Perspective recently sparked a discussion on social media. The topic (described as one of the elephants in the room) is that homeschooling devalues women personally and professionally. …

Category: Encouragement for Homeschool Moms
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Sallie Schaaf Borrink

I’m Sallie — wife, mother, just-retired homeschooler, and curator of my home. Our little family lives a quiet and cozy life of home education, self-employment, and pithy exchanges. I’ve been writing here for 20+ years about Truth, Goodness, and Beauty. And I like to laugh. A lot. Start here. ♥




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