Do you really want your children socialized?
How many times have you been asked “The Question”?
You know, the one that people ask when they learn that you homeschool your children.
It’s a question brimming with misconceptions….
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5 Easy Ways To Get Your Students Excited About Writing
Once upon a time there was a homeschool mom with three children who needed to learn how to write.
In a world of emojis, text messaging, and chat, this mom wanted her kids to have the skills to eloquently “say what they mean” (and the character to “mean what they say”).
But she had a problem.
Since she wasn’t a writer herself, the thought of teaching her kids how to write overwhelmed her.
How do you homeschool when your heart is breaking?
Heartache intrudes upon our lives, uninvited. It wears many faces … takes many forms. How do we homeschool through the heartache?
Do you know how to study for high school?
What if you could study less and improve your grades?
Learn study tips and strategies that can increase your effectiveness so your high school assignments fit into your life rather than consume it.
(Inside: grab a FREE download with the 10 Habits that will help you become a better student.)
Do parents today know how to teach children manners?
Don’t underestimate the power of good manners. Even small acts of kindness can make a big impact.
As the light of civility in our culture grows dim, our light of love as expressed through godly manners will shine all the brighter.
Essential Study Skills: Memory
Memory is like a muscle that is strengthened with use. Before we talk about how to develop it, let’s talk about goals.
Are your students studying only what is necessary to pass a test? Or are they studying to truly understand the material?
The destination determines the path….
Does your family know how to slow down?
When you’re racing through life, everything is a blur. You blaze past beauty without noticing it. You miss fine details. There’s no time for reflection—just the “next thing.”
It’s easy to lose sight of our ultimate purpose. Do you know what that is?
How to Introduce Your Children to Great Art and Music
Most of what I learned in public school K-12, I’ve forgotten. But much of what I learned while homeschooling my children has literally transformed my thinking.
Isn’t it cool how homeschooling gives us another opportunity to be educated?
Phonics or Sight Words?
When the time came to teach my two young sons how to read, my homeschool mentor/dear friend Beth recommended I keep things simple….
3 Tips for Storytime
Cuddling together on the couch… exploring new worlds through the pages of story… learning significant character lessons through noble (or ignoble) characters….
Stories can connect us!
What does it take to protect your marriage?
Once the honeymoon is over, marriage can become more challenging. Past hurts, disappointments, and a difficult family history can exasperate marital conflicts.
In my first year of marriage, I faced a painful decision. It tested the strength of my commitment to faithfulness and transparency in my marriage.
It’s a rather personal story…
Are you trying to teach a reluctant writer?
As a homeschool mom and writing teacher, I understand how difficult it can be to try to teach a reluctant writer. It’s easy to feel inadequate.
Thankfully, after 40+ years of writing, I’ve discovered a few techniques and tips that can transform a reluctant writer into a confident communicator.
If you’d like a little guidance on how to inspire a student who is reluctant to write, keep reading….
Motherhood is a real job
When we speak of “a strong woman,” why should we look at a CEO rather than a stay-at-home mom? We are told that a modern, empowered woman can do anything and everything. Motherhood is okay, but it’s best if combined with a “real job.”
Is that reasonable? Can I actually be a full-time wife and mother and professional and do everything perfectly?
Do you need a day of rest?
You want to be a loving, joyful, peaceful momma, but you’re exhausted. The demands on your time and energy feel relentless.
You need a chance to catch your breath—but you feel guilty. There’s still so much work waiting to be done.
You need a day of rest.
Stress-free Homeschooling?
One writer compared stress to the tension on a stringed instrument: Too much tension, and the strings snap. But without tension, there is no music—only a dull, raspy sound.
Is there a way we can use stress to “make music” with our lives rather than become so overwhelmed by it that we “snap”?
Are you equipped to educate your children?
What keeps you up nights? Do you find yourself fighting to overcome fear? Do you ever lie awake wondering whether you are equipped to educate your children?
Overcoming Your Greatest Fear About Homeschooling
Be encouraged by homeschool parents and students who have traveled the path ahead of you.
A Homeschool Hymn Study Devotional
All that You require of me is to do my best. There is no shame in my honest shortcomings. If I fail, You will tenderly teach me through failure….
Convert Failure into Insight
We make plans. We have the best intentions. And then . . . we fail to execute. Distractions sweep us away from what is most important….
3 Tips to Help You Overcome Overwhelm, Clutter, & Chaos
Do you feel overwhelmed? Is your environment making you a little crazy? Do you worry about whether you’re giving the people you love the attention they need? With the flood of demands and opportunities that rush toward us, it’s easy to be swept away….