I think most of us have in mind a homeschool journey that is full of serene, orderly days when we first start out. We plan for smooth schedules and obedient, enthusiastic children. But, as we try to teach them, we keep running up against something.You ask your daughter to read a paragraph and she has a meltdown. Your son gives you an attitude ... Read More...
Dear Mom Who Battles Worry and Anxiety Each Day
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6 Surprising Benefits of a Homeschool Education
It's so funny to look back and think that once upon a time I said, "I would never homeschool." We are now several years into this journey, with plans to continue for the foreseeable future.Never say never, right?Now I couldn't imagine not getting to teach my kids every day and see their eyes light up when they finally grasp that difficult concept ... Read More...
When Mothering Becomes Idolatry
It doesn't seem like that long ago when I was playing dolls with my sister and swinging carefree on our swing set in the backyard. Now I am not merely playing house anymore; I am trying to find a way to manage my own real life household.Sometimes when the kids are getting out of control, there are messes to clean up and dinner needs to be made, I ... Read More...
7 Things Every Good Christian Mom Does
What makes a good mom? If you ask 100 people this question, you'll probably get 100 different answers.We often imagine someone who is always patient, available, and bakes cookies from scratch. Someone who never has emotional outbursts or gets irritated with her kids for making messes.The ideal standard is hard to live up to. And Christian moms face ... Read More...