One of the most rewarding parts of homeschooling is when I receive questions about it from curious moms. If I had a nickel for each time I was asked about it this past year alone, I would probably be... well, not rich but at least able to buy myself a new outfit. I have been fortunate that most of them came from a place of genuine curiosity, from other mamas who have thought about dipping their toe in the home education pool. The most recent question I received was: are there days that you feel like you need a break? Now, this may seem like a rather silly question at face value, but I really believe this person might actually think I love to spend 24-7 with my children. And there really are some women out there who begin ... Read More...
5 Ways To Be Intentional About Easter
*Disclosure: This post contains Amazon affiliate links. That means if you choose to make a purchase, at no additional cost to you, I will earn a small commission that helps support this ministry. You would think that having a spouse in full-time ministry would make you more mindful of and motivated to come up with ideas to celebrate holidays like Easter and Christmas. However, I find that I need to be more intentional about making these hallmarks of our faith meaningful for my kids because it is easy to see them as "just another work day". Since my husband is the Media Director of our church, he has been working practically non-stop on their Easter production, which kicked off today with Palm Sunday. Even as regular church goers we ... Read More...
Ask Away Thursday: Which Job Is Right For My Family?
Today I am teaming up with some other mom bloggers on a bimonthly series called Ask Away Thursday. Anonymous submissions are thoughtfully answered by a panel of moms who can offer different perspectives based on their experience. If you have a parenting question be sure to send it our way, and it may be featured in a future installment! Here is this edition's question: "My husband is transitioning from his career in the military, but isn't working yet. We need a supplemental income, so we've decided that I look for work while he pursues changing career paths. We have a 5yo in kindergarten, a 3 yo and an infant. I've been offered two jobs. One is full time at minimum wage at a child development center working in the infant room. I ... Read More...
What I Want My Daughter To Know About Girl Power
My four-year-old daughter is truly one-of-a-kind. Though she loves the color pink, princesses, frilly dresses, and taking care of baby dolls, she can also "run with the boys". Eager to do everything her older brother does, she gets right in there with him and his friends. One minute she'll be having a tea party; the next she'll be building a mean tower out of Legos. I marvel at the fact that this beautiful, small (but feisty) human being is actually mine, and that I was chosen to be her mother. Sassy, creative, and affectionate, she brings me to the brink of insanity and then fills my heart to bursting with joy. Right now, she's not worried about measuring up to anyone else's standards. There are plenty of messages the world ... Read More...
New Book Release!
I am excited to announce that my new book, Bucking The System: Reclaiming Our Children's Minds For Christ, was released last week! It has already sold several copies. In many ways, I feel like I have just given birth. This is the fruit of a lot of labor, and I am grateful to finally share it with you, my loyal blog readers! Click here to read a sample excerpt! The book is a compilation of my experience as a social worker in schools, along with years of research, reading hundreds of books and articles on public education and watching dozens of documentaries. I also draw from personal interviews with teachers and parents of children in public schools. I did not only want to paint an ... Read More...