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'vgo' : visitorGlobalObjectAlias;<!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->    var visitorObject = window[vgoAlias];<!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->    if (email && typeof visitorObject !== 'undefined') {<!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->        visitorObject('setEmail', email);<!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->        visitorObject('update');<!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->    } else if (typeof(trackcmp_url) != 'undefined' && trackcmp_url) {<!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->        \/\/ Site tracking URL to use after inline form submission.<!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->        _load_script(trackcmp_url);<!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->    }<!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->    if (typeof window._form_callback !== 'undefined') window._form_callback(id);<!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->};<!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->window._show_error = function(id, message, html) {<!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->    var form = document.getElementById('_form_' + id + '_'),<!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->        err = document.createElement('div'),<!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->        button = form.querySelector('button[type=\"submit\"]'),<!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->        old_error = form.querySelector('._form_error');<!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->    if (old_error) old_error.parentNode.removeChild(old_error);<!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->    err.innerHTML = message;<!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->    err.className = '_error-inner _form_error _no_arrow';<!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->    var wrapper = document.createElement('div');<!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->    wrapper.className = '_form-inner _show_be_error';<!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->    wrapper.appendChild(err);<!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->    button.parentNode.insertBefore(wrapper, button);<!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->    var submitButton = form.querySelector('[id^=\"_form\"][id$=\"_submit\"]');<!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->    submitButton.disabled = false;<!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->    submitButton.classList.remove('processing');<!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->    if (html) {<!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->        var div = document.createElement('div');<!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->        div.className = '_error-html';<!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->        div.innerHTML = html;<!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->        err.appendChild(div);<!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->    }<!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->};<!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->window._show_pc_confirmation = function(id, header, detail, show, email) {<!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->    var form = document.getElementById('_form_' + id + '_'), pc_confirmation = form.querySelector('._form-pc-confirmation');<!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->    if (pc_confirmation.style.display === 'none') {<!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->        form.querySelector('._form-content').style.display = 'none';<!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->        pc_confirmation.innerHTML = \"<\/p>\n<div class='_form-title'>\" + header + \"<\/div>\n<p>\" + \"<pee>\" + detail + \"<\/pee>\" +<!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->        \"<button class='_submit' id='hideButton'>Manage preferences<\/button>\";<!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->        pc_confirmation.style.display = 'block';<!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->        var mp = document.querySelector('input[name=\"mp\"]');<!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->        mp.value = '0';<!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->    } else {<!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->        form.querySelector('._form-content').style.display = 'inline';<!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->        pc_confirmation.style.display = 'none';<!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->    }<!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->    var hideButton = document.getElementById('hideButton');<!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->    \/\/ Add event listener to the button<!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->    hideButton.addEventListener('click', function() {<!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->        var submitButton = document.querySelector('#_form_44_submit');<!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->        submitButton.disabled = false;<!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->        submitButton.classList.remove('processing');<!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->        var mp = document.querySelector('input[name=\"mp\"]');<!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->        mp.value = '1';<!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->        const cacheBuster = new URL(window.location.href);<!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->        cacheBuster.searchParams.set('v', new Date().getTime());<!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->        window.location.href = cacheBuster.toString();<!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->    });<!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->    const vgoAlias = typeof visitorGlobalObjectAlias === 'undefined' ? 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Please shorten your responses and try again.\");<!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->            } else {<!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->                _show_error(\"44\", \"Sorry, your submission failed. Please try again.\");<!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->            }<!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->            submitButton.disabled = false;<!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->            submitButton.classList.remove('processing');<!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->        }<!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->    }<!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->    head.appendChild(script);<!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->};<!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->(function() {<!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->    var iti;<!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->    if (window.location.search.search(\"excludeform\") !== -1) return false;<!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->    var getCookie = function(name) {<!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->        var match = document.cookie.match(new RegExp('(^|; )' + name + '=([^;]+)'));<!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->        return match ? match[2] : localStorage.getItem(name);<!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->    }<!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->    var setCookie = function(name, value) {<!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->        var now = new Date();<!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->        var time = now.getTime();<!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->        var expireTime = time + 1000 * 60 * 60 * 24 * 365;<!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->        now.setTime(expireTime);<!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->        document.cookie = name + '=' + value + '; expires=' + now + ';path=\/; Secure; SameSite=Lax;';<!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->        localStorage.setItem(name, value);<!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->    }<!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->    var addEvent = function(element, event, func) {<!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->        if (element.addEventListener) {<!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->            element.addEventListener(event, func);<!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->        } else {<!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->            var oldFunc = element['on' + event];<!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->            element['on' + event] = function() {<!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->                oldFunc.apply(this, arguments);<!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->                func.apply(this, arguments);<!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->            };<!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->        }<!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->    }<!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->    var _removed = false;<!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->        var form_to_submit = document.getElementById('_form_44_');<!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->    var allInputs = form_to_submit.querySelectorAll('input, select, textarea'), tooltips = [], submitted = false;<!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->    var getUrlParam = function(name) {<!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->        if (name.toLowerCase() !== 'email') {<!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->            var params = new URLSearchParams(window.location.search);<!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->            return params.get(name) || false;<!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->        }<!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->        \/\/ email is a special case because a plus is valid in the email address<!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->        var qString = window.location.search;<!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->        if (!qString) {<!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->            return false;<!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->        }<!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->        var parameters = qString.substr(1).split('&');<!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->        for (var i = 0; i < parameters.length; i++) {<!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->            var parameter = parameters[i].split('=');<!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->            if (parameter[0].toLowerCase() === 'email') {<!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->                return parameter[1] === undefined ? 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[et_pb_line_break_holder] -->                    allInputs[i].checked = true;<!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->                }<!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->            } else if (allInputs[i].type == \"date\") {<!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->                allInputs[i].value = getNormalizedDate(fieldVal, acctDateFormat);<!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->            } else if (allInputs[i].type == \"time\") {<!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->                allInputs[i].value = getNormalizedTime(fieldVal);<!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->            } else {<!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->                allInputs[i].value = fieldVal;<!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->            }<!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->        }<!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->    }<!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->    var remove_tooltips = function() {<!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->        for (var i = 0; i < tooltips.length; i++) {<!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->            tooltips[i].tip.parentNode.removeChild(tooltips[i].tip);<!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->        }<!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->        tooltips = [];<!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->    };<!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->    var remove_tooltip = function(elem) {<!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->        for (var i = 0; i < tooltips.length; i++) {<!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->            if (tooltips[i].elem === elem) {<!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->                tooltips[i].tip.parentNode.removeChild(tooltips[i].tip);<!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->                tooltips.splice(i, 1);<!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->                return;<!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->            }<!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->        }<!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->    };<!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->    var create_tooltip = function(elem, text) {<!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->        var tooltip = document.createElement('div'),<!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->            arrow = document.createElement('div'),<!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->            inner = document.createElement('div'), new_tooltip = {};<!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->        tooltip.id = `${elem.id}-error`;<!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->        tooltip.setAttribute('role', 'alert')<!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->        if (elem.type != 'radio' && (elem.type != 'checkbox' || elem.name === 'sms_consent')) {<!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->            tooltip.className = '_error';<!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->            arrow.className = '_error-arrow';<!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->            inner.className = '_error-inner';<!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->            inner.innerHTML = text;<!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->            tooltip.appendChild(arrow);<!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->            tooltip.appendChild(inner);<!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->            elem.parentNode.appendChild(tooltip);<!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->        } else {<!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->            tooltip.className = '_error-inner _no_arrow';<!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->            tooltip.innerHTML = text;<!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->            elem.parentNode.insertBefore(tooltip, elem);<!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->            new_tooltip.no_arrow = true;<!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->        }<!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->        new_tooltip.tip = tooltip;<!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->        new_tooltip.elem = elem;<!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->        tooltips.push(new_tooltip);<!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->        return new_tooltip;<!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->    };<!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->    var resize_tooltip = function(tooltip) {<!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->        var rect = tooltip.elem.getBoundingClientRect();<!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->        var doc = document.documentElement,<!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->            scrollPosition = rect.top - ((window.pageYOffset || doc.scrollTop)  - (doc.clientTop || 0));<!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->        if (scrollPosition < 40) {<!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->            tooltip.tip.className = tooltip.tip.className.replace(\/ ?(_above|_below) ?\/g, '') + ' _below';<!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->        } else {<!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->            tooltip.tip.className = tooltip.tip.className.replace(\/ ?(_above|_below) ?\/g, '') + ' _above';<!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->        }<!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->    };<!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->    var resize_tooltips = function() {<!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->        if (_removed) return;<!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->        for (var i = 0; i < tooltips.length; i++) {<!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->            if (!tooltips[i].no_arrow) resize_tooltip(tooltips[i]);<!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->        }<!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->    };<!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->    var validate_field = function(elem, remove) {<!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->        var tooltip = null, value = elem.value, no_error = true;<!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->        remove ? remove_tooltip(elem) : false;<!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->        elem.removeAttribute('aria-invalid');<!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->        elem.removeAttribute('aria-describedby');<!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->        if (elem.type != 'checkbox') elem.className = elem.className.replace(\/ ?_has_error ?\/g, '');<!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->        if (elem.getAttribute('required') !== null) {<!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->            if (elem.type == 'radio' || (elem.type == 'checkbox' && \/any\/.test(elem.className))) {<!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->                var elems = form_to_submit.elements[elem.name];<!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->                if (!(elems instanceof NodeList || elems instanceof HTMLCollection) || elems.length <= 1) {<!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->                    no_error = elem.checked;<!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->                }<!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->                else {<!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->                    no_error = false;<!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->                    for (var i = 0; i < elems.length; i++) {<!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->                        if (elems[i].checked) no_error = true;<!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->                    }<!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->                }<!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->                if (!no_error) {<!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->                    tooltip = create_tooltip(elem, \"Please select an option.\");<!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->                }<!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->            } else if (elem.type =='checkbox') {<!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->                var elems = form_to_submit.elements[elem.name], found = false, err = [];<!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->                no_error = true;<!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->                for (var i = 0; i < elems.length; i++) {<!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->                    if (elems[i].getAttribute('required') === null) continue;<!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->                    if (!found && elems[i] !== elem) return true;<!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->                    found = true;<!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->                    elems[i].className = elems[i].className.replace(\/ ?_has_error ?\/g, '');<!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->                    if (!elems[i].checked) {<!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->                        no_error = false;<!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->                        elems[i].className = elems[i].className + ' _has_error';<!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->                        err.push(\"Checking %s is required\".replace(\"%s\", elems[i].value));<!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->                    }<!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->                }<!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->                if (!no_error) {<!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->                    tooltip = create_tooltip(elem, err.join('<!\u2013- [et_pb_br_holder] -\u2013>'));<!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->                }<!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->            } else if (elem.tagName == 'SELECT') {<!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->                var selected = true;<!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->                if (elem.multiple) {<!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->                    selected = false;<!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->                    for (var i = 0; i < elem.options.length; i++) {<!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->                        if (elem.options[i].selected) {<!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->                            selected = true;<!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->                            break;<!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->                        }<!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->                    }<!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->                } else {<!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->                    for (var i = 0; i < elem.options.length; i++) {<!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->                        if (elem.options[i].selected<!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->                            && (!elem.options[i].value<!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->                            || (elem.options[i].value.match(\/\\n\/g)))<!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->                        ) {<!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->                            selected = false;<!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->                        }<!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->                    }<!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->                }<!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->                if (!selected) {<!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->                    elem.className = elem.className + ' _has_error';<!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->                    no_error = false;<!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->                    tooltip = create_tooltip(elem, \"Please select an option.\");<!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->                }<!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->            } else if (value === undefined || value === null || value === '') {<!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->                elem.className = elem.className + ' _has_error';<!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->                no_error = false;<!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->                tooltip = create_tooltip(elem, \"This field is required.\");<!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->            }<!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->        }<!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->        if (no_error && elem.name == 'email') {<!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->            if (!value.match(\/^[\\+_a-z0-9-'&=]+(\\.[\\+_a-z0-9-']+)*@[a-z0-9-]+(\\.[a-z0-9-]+)*(\\.[a-z]{2,})$\/i)) {<!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->                elem.className = elem.className + ' _has_error';<!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->                no_error = false;<!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->                tooltip = create_tooltip(elem, \"Enter a valid email address.\");<!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->            }<!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->        }<!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->        if (no_error && (elem.id == 'phone')) {<!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->            if (elem.value.trim() && typeof iti != 'undefined' && !iti.isValidNumber()) {<!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->                elem.className = elem.className + ' _has_error';<!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->                no_error = false;<!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->                tooltip = create_tooltip(elem, \"Enter a valid phone number.\");<!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->            }<!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->        }<!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->        if (no_error && \/date_field\/.test(elem.className)) {<!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->            if (!value.match(\/^\\d\\d\\d\\d-\\d\\d-\\d\\d$\/)) {<!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->                elem.className = elem.className + ' _has_error';<!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->                no_error = false;<!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->                tooltip = create_tooltip(elem, \"Enter a valid date.\");<!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->            }<!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->        }<!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->        if (no_error && elem.name === 'sms_consent') {<!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->            const phoneInput = document.getElementById('phone');<!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->            const consentRequired = phoneInput.attributes.required || phoneInput.value.length > 0;<!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->            const showError =  (consentRequired || !!elem.attributes.required) && !elem.checked;<!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->            if (showError) {<!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->                elem.className = elem.className + ' _has_error';<!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->                no_error = false;<!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->                tooltip = create_tooltip(elem, \"Please check this box to continue\");<!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->            } else {<!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->                elem.className = elem.className.replace(\/ ?_has_error ?\/g, '');<!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->            }<!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->        }<!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->        tooltip ? resize_tooltip(tooltip) : false;<!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->        if (!no_error && elem.hasAttribute('id')) {<!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->            elem.setAttribute('aria-invalid', 'true');<!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->            elem.setAttribute('aria-describedby', `${elem.id}-error`);<!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->        }<!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->        return no_error;<!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->    };<!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->    var needs_validate = function(el) {<!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->        if(el.getAttribute('required') !== null){<!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->            return true;<!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->        }<!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->        if((el.name === 'email' || el.id === 'phone' || el.id === 'sms_consent') && el.value !== \"\"){<!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->            return true;<!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->        }<!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->        return false;<!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->    };<!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->    var validate_form = function(e) {<!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->        var err = form_to_submit.querySelector('._form_error'), no_error = true;<!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->        if (!submitted) {<!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->            submitted = true;<!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->            for (var i = 0, len = allInputs.length; i < len; i++) {<!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->                var input = allInputs[i];<!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->                if (needs_validate(input)) {<!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->                    if (input.type == 'text' || input.type == 'number' || input.type == 'time' || input.type == 'tel') {<!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->                        addEvent(input, 'blur', function() {<!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->                            this.value = this.value.trim();<!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->                            validate_field(this, true);<!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->                        });<!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->                        addEvent(input, 'input', function() {<!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->                            validate_field(this, true);<!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->                        });<!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->                    } else if (input.type == 'radio' || input.type == 'checkbox') {<!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->                        (function(el) {<!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->                            function getElementsArray(name){<!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->                                const value =  form_to_submit.elements[name];<!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->                                if (Array.isArray(value)){<!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->                                    return value;<!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->                                }<!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->                                return [value];<!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->                            }<!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->                            var radios = getElementsArray(el.name);<!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->                            for (var i = 0; i < radios.length; i++) {<!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->                                addEvent(radios[i], 'change', function() {<!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->                                    validate_field(el, true);<!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->                                });<!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->                            }<!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->                        })(input);<!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->                    } else if (input.tagName == 'SELECT') {<!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->                        addEvent(input, 'change', function() {<!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->                            validate_field(this, true);<!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->                        });<!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->                    } else if (input.type == 'textarea'){<!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->                        addEvent(input, 'input', function() {<!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->                            validate_field(this, true);<!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->                        });<!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->                    }<!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->                }<!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->            }<!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->        }<!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->        remove_tooltips();<!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->        for (var i = 0, len = allInputs.length; i < len; i++) {<!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->            var elem = allInputs[i];<!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->            if (needs_validate(elem)) {<!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->                if (elem.tagName.toLowerCase() !== \"select\") {<!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->                    elem.value = elem.value.trim();<!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->                }<!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->                validate_field(elem) ? true : no_error = false;<!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->            }<!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->        }<!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->        if (!no_error && e) {<!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->            e.preventDefault();<!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->        }<!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->        if (!no_error) {<!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->            const firstFocusableError = form_to_submit.querySelector('._has_error:not([disabled])');<!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->            if (firstFocusableError && typeof firstFocusableError.focus === 'function') {<!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->                firstFocusableError.focus();<!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->            }<!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->        }<!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->        resize_tooltips();<!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->        return no_error;<!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->    };<!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->    addEvent(window, 'resize', resize_tooltips);<!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->    addEvent(window, 'scroll', resize_tooltips);<!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->    var _form_serialize = function(form){if(!form||form.nodeName!==\"FORM\"){return }var i,j,q=[];for(i=0;i<form.elements.length;i++){if(form.elements[i].name===\"\"){continue}switch(form.elements[i].nodeName){case\"INPUT\":switch(form.elements[i].type){case\"tel\":q.push(form.elements[i].name+\"=\"+encodeURIComponent(form.elements[i].previousSibling.querySelector('div.iti__selected-dial-code').innerText)+encodeURIComponent(\" \")+encodeURIComponent(form.elements[i].value));break;case\"text\":case\"number\":case\"date\":case\"time\":case\"hidden\":case\"password\":case\"button\":case\"reset\":case\"submit\":q.push(form.elements[i].name+\"=\"+encodeURIComponent(form.elements[i].value));break;case\"checkbox\":case\"radio\":if(form.elements[i].checked){q.push(form.elements[i].name+\"=\"+encodeURIComponent(form.elements[i].value))}break;case\"file\":break}break;case\"TEXTAREA\":q.push(form.elements[i].name+\"=\"+encodeURIComponent(form.elements[i].value));break;case\"SELECT\":switch(form.elements[i].type){case\"select-one\":q.push(form.elements[i].name+\"=\"+encodeURIComponent(form.elements[i].value));break;case\"select-multiple\":for(j=0;j<form.elements[i].options.length;j++){if(form.elements[i].options[j].selected){q.push(form.elements[i].name+\"=\"+encodeURIComponent(form.elements[i].options[j].value))}}break}break;case\"BUTTON\":switch(form.elements[i].type){case\"reset\":case\"submit\":case\"button\":q.push(form.elements[i].name+\"=\"+encodeURIComponent(form.elements[i].value));break}break}}return q.join(\"&#038;\")};<!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->    const formSupportsPost = false;<!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->    var form_submit = function(e) {<!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->        e.preventDefault();<!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->        if (validate_form()) {<!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->            if(form_to_submit.querySelector('input[name=\"phone\"]') && typeof iti != 'undefined') {<!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->                form_to_submit.querySelector('input[name=\"phone\"]').value = iti.getNumber();<!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->            }<!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->            \/\/ use this trick to get the submit button & disable it using plain javascript<!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->            var submitButton = e.target.querySelector('#_form_44_submit');<!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->            submitButton.disabled = true;<!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->            submitButton.classList.add('processing');<!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->                    var serialized = _form_serialize(document.getElementById('_form_44_')).replace(\/%0A\/g, '\\\\n');<!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->            var err = form_to_submit.querySelector('._form_error');<!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->            err ? err.parentNode.removeChild(err) : false;<!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->            async function submitForm() {<!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->                var formData = new FormData();<!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->                const searchParams = new URLSearchParams(serialized);<!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->                searchParams.forEach((value, key) => {<!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->                    if (key !== 'hideButton') {<!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->                        formData.append(key, value);<!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->                    }<!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->                });<!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->                let request = {<!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->                    headers: {<!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->                        \"Accept\": \"application\/json\"<!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->                    },<!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->                    body: formData,<!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->                    method: \"POST\"<!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->                };<!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->                let pageUrlParams = new URLSearchParams(window.location.search);<!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->                if (pageUrlParams.has('t')) {<!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->                    request.headers.Authorization = 'Bearer ' + pageUrlParams.get('t');<!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->                }<!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->                const response = await 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Join the Preschool Facebook Group:<\/strong> <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #008000;\"><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/groups\/149915165444359\" target=\"_blank\" data-saferedirecturl=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/url?q=https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/groups\/149915165444359&amp;source=gmail&amp;ust=1760204531020000&amp;usg=AOvVaw1PYb6neBLUMpYGXt8ZR8H8\" rel=\"noopener\" style=\"color: #008000;\"><span style=\"color: #008080;\">Click here to join<\/span><\/a><\/strong><\/span><span> and enjoy weekly ideas, support, or encouragement to help you on your homeschooling journey.<\/span><span> <\/span><\/p>\n<p dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\">\n<p dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"><span style=\"font-size: large;\"><strong>3. Become an NCHE Member:<\/strong><\/span><span> <\/span><\/p>\n<p dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\">Get the best information and resources to homeschool with confidence and joy.\u00a0<span style=\"font-size: large;\"><strong><\/strong><\/span><span style=\"color: #008080;\"><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/nche.com\/join\/\" target=\"_blank\" data-saferedirecturl=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/url?q=https:\/\/nche.com\/join\/&amp;source=gmail&amp;ust=1760204531020000&amp;usg=AOvVaw1ZnE8Bq6kcS5TpqGX9Jat3\" rel=\"noopener\" style=\"color: #008080;\">Click here to learn more.<\/a><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p>[\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=&#8221;1_2&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.3&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_text _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.3&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; text_font=&#8221;Poppins|600|||||||&#8221; text_text_color=&#8221;#003768&#8243; text_font_size=&#8221;24px&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;]<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><strong>Discover the Treasure<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>[\/et_pb_text][et_pb_text _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.3&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; text_text_color=&#8221;#003768&#8243; text_font_size=&#8221;16px&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;]<\/p>\n<p dir=\"ltr\"><span>This season with your young child is a treasure in itself\u2014a precious time of learning and growing together. As their first and most important teacher, you are also building a treasure chest that will last a lifetime, not with a rigid map or a demanding schedule, but with the simple warmth of your presence and the love you pour into your home.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>[\/et_pb_text][et_pb_text _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.3&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; text_text_color=&#8221;#003768&#8243; text_font_size=&#8221;16px&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;]<\/p>\n<p><span><strong>You place another gem inside every time you read a story, whisper a prayer, or patiently answer a question.<\/strong> And what a treasure it is becoming, filled with the most precious gems of all: a secure bond that makes them feel safe and loved, a joyful curiosity that will last a lifetime, and a tender heart that is open to God\u2019s goodness. This foundational work of love is the greatest gift you can give.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>[\/et_pb_text][et_pb_text _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.3&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; text_text_color=&#8221;#003768&#8243; text_font_size=&#8221;16px&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;]<\/p>\n<p dir=\"ltr\"><span>The path to unlocking this treasure is paved with small, intentional actions. Here are the keys to focus on each day:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li dir=\"ltr\">\n<p dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"><strong>Connect with Your Children<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li dir=\"ltr\">\n<p dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"><strong>Encourage Curiosity<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li dir=\"ltr\">\n<p dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"><strong>Develop Their Character<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li dir=\"ltr\">\n<p dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"><strong>Find Comfort For Your Soul<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>[\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.3&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_column type=&#8221;4_4&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.3&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_text _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.3&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; text_font=&#8221;Poppins|600|||||||&#8221; text_text_color=&#8221;#003768&#8243; text_font_size=&#8221;24px&#8221; custom_margin=&#8221;32px|||||&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;]<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><span>Let\u2019s explore what that could practically look like in your home!<\/span><\/p>\n<p>[\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row column_structure=&#8221;1_4,1_4,1_4,1_4&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.3&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_column type=&#8221;1_4&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.3&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_image src=&#8221;<a href=\"https:\/\/nche.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/pexels-shotpot-7705684-1.jpg&#038;#8221\">https:\/\/nche.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/pexels-shotpot-7705684-1.jpg&#038;#8221<\/a>; title_text=&#8221;pexels-shotpot-7705684 (1)&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.3&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; hover_enabled=&#8221;0&#8243; border_radii=&#8221;on|10px|10px|10px|10px&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221; sticky_enabled=&#8221;0&#8243;][\/et_pb_image][\/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=&#8221;1_4&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.3&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_text _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.3&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; text_text_color=&#8221;#003768&#8243; text_font_size=&#8221;16px&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;]<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"><strong>Connect with Your Children: <\/strong><span>Before any letter is traced or number is counted, there is connection. Learning happens in the security of a loving bond.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span><\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Encourage Curiosity:<\/strong><span> Preschoolers are natural explorers, designed to learn through wonder and play. We get to see the world through their eyes and allow their curiosity to lead to more learning.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>[\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=&#8221;1_4&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.3&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_text _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.3&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; text_text_color=&#8221;#003768&#8243; text_font_size=&#8221;16px&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;]<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Develop Their Character:<\/strong><span> More important than any academic skill is the shaping of a child&#8217;s heart as they begin their homeschool journey. 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The spilled paint, the toddler tantrums, and the moments of doubt are part of the journey, but you don&#8217;t have to walk it alone. Being in community with people who understand and can encourage you will help you commit to homeschooling beyond these early years.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>[\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.3&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_column type=&#8221;4_4&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.3&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_text _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.3&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; text_font=&#8221;Poppins|600|||||||&#8221; text_text_color=&#8221;#003768&#8243; text_font_size=&#8221;24px&#8221; custom_margin=&#8221;24px||-2px||false|false&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;]<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\">Need encouragement?<\/p>\n<p>[\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row column_structure=&#8221;1_2,1_2&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.3&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; 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And the peace of God, which surpasses all understanding, will guard your hearts and minds in Christ Jesus.&#8221;<\/em><\/span><\/p>\n<p>[\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.3&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; custom_margin=&#8221;||-20px||false|false&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_column type=&#8221;4_4&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.3&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_text _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.3&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; text_font=&#8221;Poppins||||||||&#8221; text_text_color=&#8221;#003768&#8243; text_font_size=&#8221;24px&#8221; custom_margin=&#8221;||-20px||false|false&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;]<\/p>\n<p>FAQ<\/p>\n<p>[\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.3&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; custom_margin=&#8221;-14px||||false|false&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_column type=&#8221;4_4&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.3&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_text _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.3&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; text_text_color=&#8221;#003768&#8243; text_font_size=&#8221;16px&#8221; custom_margin=&#8221;||47px|||&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;]<\/p>\n<p dir=\"ltr\"><span>1. <strong>What should I be teaching, and am I doing enough?<\/strong><\/span><span>\u00a0Focus on connection, character, and curiosity. At this age, rigorous academics are not the focus. If you read stories, play outside, practice kindness, and explore the world together, you are giving your child exactly what they need.<\/span><\/p>\n<p dir=\"ltr\"><span>2. <strong>What if I\u2019m nervous to teach certain subjects?\u00a0<\/strong><\/span><span>You are the expert on your child, and your love and willingness to learn with them will help them become lifelong learners. Model the joy of learning by discovering answers together.<\/span><\/p>\n<p dir=\"ltr\"><span>3. <\/span><strong>What should our day look like? Do we need a strict schedule?<\/strong><span>\u00a0Strive for a gentle daily rhythm, not a rigid schedule. A predictable flow provides security and consistency.<\/span><\/p>\n<p dir=\"ltr\"><span>4. <strong>My child won&#8217;t sit still for lessons. How do I teach them?<\/strong><\/span><span>\u00a0They aren&#8217;t supposed to! Preschoolers learn through movement. Embrace this by singing the ABCs while jumping, counting steps on a walk, or drawing with chalk outside. If they&#8217;re moving and playing, their brains are learning.<\/span><\/p>\n<p dir=\"ltr\"><span>5. <strong>What about socialization?<\/strong><\/span><span>\u00a0Homeschooling provides excellent, real-world socialization. Your child learns key social skills by interacting naturally with people of all ages. Spending time at parks or with other homeschool families provides an opportunity for consistent, positive time with peers. This can take some time to develop, give yourself grace.<\/span><\/p>\n<p dir=\"ltr\"><span>6. <strong>Do I need to buy an expensive curriculum?<\/strong><\/span><span>\u00a0No. Your best resources are your library card, the toys you trip over in your home, and your backyard. Learning happens naturally when you talk, read, and discover life together.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>[\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row column_structure=&#8221;1_4,1_2,1_4&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.3&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; min_height=&#8221;287px&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_column type=&#8221;1_4&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.3&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_image src=&#8221;<a href=\"https:\/\/nche.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/NCHE-Website-e1761164239522.png&#038;#8221\">https:\/\/nche.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/NCHE-Website-e1761164239522.png&#038;#8221<\/a>; title_text=&#8221;Michelle Gano&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.3&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; border_radii=&#8221;on|7px|7px|7px|7px&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][\/et_pb_image][\/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=&#8221;1_2&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.3&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_text _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.3&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;]<\/p>\n<p><span><strong>Michelle Gano<\/strong>, your NCHE Preschool Support Coordinator, is a homeschooling mom of three and a former elementary teacher with a Master\u2019s Degree in Literacy Education. She is passionate about helping families find joy in these precious early years by prioritizing family connection, making learning fun, and letting kids be kids through play and exploration. She shares practical, easy-to-implement tips that help you gain a new perspective on what learning can look like in your home! You can reach Michelle at <span style=\"color: #008080;\"><strong><a href=\"mailto:preschool@nche.com\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\" style=\"color: #008080;\">preschool@nche.com<\/a><\/strong><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<p>[\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=&#8221;1_4&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.3&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][\/et_pb_section]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Preschool at HomeNCHE is here to help you get started with confidence and joy! Are you new to homeschooling and wondering where to even begin with your preschooler? Are you torn between feeling excited to homeschool and worrying you don\u2019t have the patience, organization, or creativity to actually pull it off? Are you a seasoned homeschooler who&#8217;s suddenly back in the land of picture books and Play-Doh? Are you looking for a community to share the joys and challenges of the preschool years? If you answered \u201cYes\u201d to any of these, you are in the right place!Want Ongoing Support?1. Sign-up for a Preschool-specific Monthly Newsletter: Get support and easy-to-implement ideas to make learning fun for your preschooler. 2. Join the Preschool Facebook Group: Click here to join and enjoy weekly ideas, support, or encouragement to help you on your homeschooling journey. 3. Become an NCHE Member: Get the best information and resources to homeschool with confidence and joy.\u00a0Click here to learn more.Discover the TreasureThis season with your young child is a treasure in itself\u2014a precious time of learning and growing together. As their first and most important teacher, you are also building a treasure chest that will last a lifetime, not with a rigid map or a demanding schedule, but with the simple warmth of your presence and the love you pour into your home.You place another gem inside every time you read a story, whisper a prayer, or patiently answer a question. And what a treasure it is becoming, filled with the most precious gems of all: a secure bond that makes them feel safe and loved, a joyful curiosity that will last a lifetime, and a tender heart that is open to God\u2019s goodness. This foundational work of love is the greatest gift you can give.The path to unlocking this treasure is paved with small, intentional actions. Here are the keys to focus on each day: Connect with Your Children Encourage Curiosity Develop Their Character Find Comfort For Your Soul Let\u2019s explore what that could practically look like in your home! Connect with Your Children: Before any letter is traced or number is counted, there is connection. Learning happens in the security of a loving bond.\u00a0 Encourage Curiosity: Preschoolers are natural explorers, designed to learn through wonder and play. We get to see the world through their eyes and allow their curiosity to lead to more learning. Develop Their Character: More important than any academic skill is the shaping of a child&#8217;s heart as they begin their homeschool journey. We encourage intentional training of kindness, forgiveness, sharing, gratitude, and more.\u00a0 Find Comfort For Your Soul: Homeschooling little ones is a high calling, filled with moments of joy and days that test our patience. The spilled paint, the toddler tantrums, and the moments of doubt are part of the journey, but you don&#8217;t have to walk it alone. Being in community with people who understand and can encourage you will help you commit to homeschooling beyond these early years. Need encouragement?God equips you for the work He gives.Don&#8217;t grow weary; trust that every small seed of love and training you plant today will produce a beautiful harvest in your child&#8217;s heart in due time. Galatians 6:9 (CSB): &#8220;Let us not get tired of doing good, for we will reap a harvest in due time if we do not give up.&#8221;Your daily efforts will produce a harvest.When you feel unqualified for this calling, remember that the God who brought you to it is faithful to equip you with everything you need. Hebrews 13: 2021 (CSB): &#8220;Now may the God of peace&#8230; equip you with everything good to do his will, working in us what is pleasing in his sight, through Jesus Christ&#8230;&#8221;His grace is always enough.On the days you feel you are not enough, rest in the truth that His grace is always sufficient, and His strength is made perfect in your weakness.\u00a0 2 Corinthians 12:9 (CSB): &#8220;But he said to me, &#8216;My grace is sufficient for you, for my power is perfected in weakness.'&#8221;You can trade worries for peace.You are invited to exchange the heavy weight of your worries for a peace that surpasses all understanding by turning every anxious thought into a conversation with God. Philippians 4:6-7 (CSB): &#8220;Don\u2019t worry about anything, but in everything, through prayer and petition with thanksgiving, present your requests to God. And the peace of God, which surpasses all understanding, will guard your hearts and minds in Christ Jesus.&#8221;FAQ1. What should I be teaching, and am I doing enough?\u00a0Focus on connection, character, and curiosity. At this age, rigorous academics are not the focus. If you read stories, play outside, practice kindness, and explore the world together, you are giving your child exactly what they need. 2. What if I\u2019m nervous to teach certain subjects?\u00a0You are the expert on your child, and your love and willingness to learn with them will help them become lifelong learners. Model the joy of learning by discovering answers together. 3. What should our day look like? Do we need a strict schedule?\u00a0Strive for a gentle daily rhythm, not a rigid schedule. A predictable flow provides security and consistency. 4. My child won&#8217;t sit still for lessons. How do I teach them?\u00a0They aren&#8217;t supposed to! Preschoolers learn through movement. Embrace this by singing the ABCs while jumping, counting steps on a walk, or drawing with chalk outside. 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