Fear and Worry Can Steal a Mom’s Joy (There is a Free Christmas Gift for you at the bottom of this post.) Now, a parent who is not concerned about his/her children is not worthy to be called human! A certain amount of care and worry is not … Read More…
Despite what you’ve heard, large families are not poor. Children make you rich in the things that matter most. It’s true–our home holds a lot of people. We are a messy, noisy bunch, and we are not afraid to express ourselves! There is usually so much going on … Read More…
There is something conspicuously absent in our homeschooling. It’s not curricula. It’s not supplies. It’s not physical exercise. It’s not test preparation. It is something so simple that we rarely think about it, yet it is so profound that we are doomed to fail without it. I was … Read More…
If you don’t develop the art of ignoring, you will crash and burn as a mother. Good moms know how to ignore. Oh, yes, I believe in keeping a neat house, of doing things ahead, and of making life simple, but if you looked deep into my psyche … Read More…
We all want to be a “fun mom,” don’t we? Despite our greatest efforts to do so, we often fall short. There are many types of mothers. Some are loving but nagging, others are ambivalent. Still others have the best of intentions, but cannot help but seeing their … Read More…
If you are unsure about teaching ancient history as a homeschooler, this post is for you! Along with these notes, you can listen to a podcast on the same by scrolling to the end. Ancient history is one of the most important subjects a child needs to study, … Read More…
Are smart phones good or evil? I think the answer is YES! Waaay back in the 90’s Biblical femininity was under attack just as it is today. It was difficult to find like-minded ladies anywhere. The Internet was in its infancy, but even in the early stages it … Read More…
There is a secret to relaxed homeschooling. It’s actually what makes everything else work. What is it? Actually…drumroll…it’s: DISCIPLINE! I know, I know, this is not considered a positive word. Discipline is actually something we’ve been conditioned to avoid. Besides, what in heaven or earth does discipline have … Read More…
If there was one message I believe the homeschool community needs, it’s this: DON’T RUSH YOUR CHILDREN This is not based on my feelings or my wishes; it’s based on some remarkable (even shocking) reasonings. Consider this: All of the learning necessary for success in high school can … Read More…
It is not by chance that you are homeschooling your children. It is a response to the truth of God–we are ll drawn to it!–believers and non-believers alike. Why? Because it is our nature. As we are created in the image of God we are either running towards … Read More…