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When asked her job title, "Zookeeper" is what immediately comes to mind to Laura El Alam, homeschooling mother of four. The daily drama of raising two toddlers and two teens keeps Laura perpetually on her toes . . . and frequently on her last nerve. In her nonexistent free time, she is a writer for SISTERS magazine and a professional nap-taker.

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Our Favorite Books for Summer (or anytime!) Reading

Homeschooling

Our Favorite Books for Summer (or anytime!) Reading

Laura El Alam - June 23, 2014

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The Top Six Challenges of Homeschooling

Homeschooling

The Top Six Challenges of Homeschooling

Laura El Alam - May 20, 2014

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Tantrums and Dramas at the Sandbox

Tips for Moms

Tantrums and Dramas at the Sandbox

Laura El Alam - April 16, 2014

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10 Things This Homeschooling Mom Does NOT Miss About Traditional School

Tips for Moms

10 Things This Homeschooling Mom Does NOT Miss About Traditional School

Laura El Alam - March 31, 2014

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Lemi Shine

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Lemi Shine Spotlight Review

Laura El Alam - March 10, 2014

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