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As the school year is winding down, many mothers I know who have children in public school are coming to me and asking me one question, “What are the benefits of being a homeschool family?” Most of them are asking me this out of frustration and disappointment in their child’s school. Others have young children [...]
I am a military spouse of 17 years. I often find myself homeschooling alone during deployments, training, and many other separation instances. While it is ideal for fathers to be involved in the homeschool process, it isn’t always possible for varying reasons. Perhaps you’re a single mom, your husband travels often for work, you’re a [...]
If your family is anything like mine, there is a definite need for daily character building. In our homeschooling experience, the educational part of homeschooling is a breeze. It is the character building part that can have me pulling my hair out at times. Even though the school year is more than half way done, [...]
What time does school start? How many hours a day should I be teaching my five-year-old? What about my teen? We’re so far off the schedule, I’m afraid we’ll never catch up. Getting stressed over the homeschool schedule seems to be a common thread among homeschopl moms. In my own life, I spend about half [...]
Take a quick look at the curricula you’re using in your homeschool. Do you love the programs there? Do your kids love them? Or are there some struggles going on? Any tears? Shouting? Maybe you’ve thought about dropping a curriculum but worry about the money you paid for it or the time you’ve already invested [...]
At this time of year, homeschool moms are inevitably turning their thoughts to the start of next school-year, with visions of shiny new curricula dancing in our heads. The hope contained in all the unopened, un-creased new books, and the promise of new, perfected lesson plans, the sparkly new school supplies . . . It [...]
Grace n. favor, goodwill, disposition to or an act or instance of kindness, courtesy, or clemency Synonyms: kindness, kindliness, love Have you ever thought much about grace? Maybe the word grace makes you think of God’s Grace toward us, the elegance of a dancer’s movements, or the beauty of a swan. But have you ever [...]
Are you naturally neat? Is your living room company-ready any time the doorbell rings? Do you sleep more soundly when all your dishes are washed before bed? I’ve known people who could easily say yes to each of these questions. I’ve been in their houses. I am not one of them. After I got married [...]
Family traditions. Every family has them. Whether you have one or one hundred, some sort of “tradition” has seemed to wiggle its way into every family I know. Your traditions may be in the form of homeschooling, celebrating birthdays, going to church, military service, cooking, singing, camping, or a plethora of other things. Regardless of [...]
Being not only a stay-at-home parent, but a homeschooling parent as well, I spend LOTS of time with my children. My brood consists of only 3 children and yet I swear I can’t even think one whole complete sentence all day! I know that being a stay-at-home parent is right for me. I remember being [...]
My family just loves it when I say I’d like to get a family photo. They love it. Or really not very much at all. Taking family photos can be a ridiculous event (Amen?). What’s even more ridiculous is believing the family photo. You know, we believe that the photo represents how this family is [...]
When I think about families that homeschooled 20 – 25 years ago without access to the Internet and all the vast resources we now use, I could make myself break into a cold sweat! The flip side of that is the sheer amount of information out there can cause another variety of emotions and questions. [...]
I see my boys looking through the numerous catalogs that flood our mailbox. Eagerly they grab pens, pencils, or markers and start circling things that they just need to have. Their little faces are eager as they imagine all the possibilities of gifts that they’d like to receive. I let them do this. It’s exciting [...]
This week I have reflected so many times on my words, my actions, my deeds vs my intentions. . How many of us Talk the Talk, but do not Walk the Walk? . I do. Often. I tell my children right from wrong and tell them why they should behave in a certain way. But [...]
It’s the time of year when we count our many blessings. Being people who live in the United States, regardless of where we live or how much we have; compared to the rest of the world, we are a wealthy people. As families fortunate to have the ability to home educate our children, I think [...]
As Christians, we know the importance of talking to God – the importance of prayer. It is one of the highest priorities for our church leaders and, I think, for us as parents. After all, we are the leaders of our children. But we will devote ourselves to prayer and to the ministry of the [...]
“Mom? Mooooommmm. Mom, would you listen to me?” “Huh? Oh, yeah. What is it, sweetie?” “Mom, was your head in the clouds again?” “Yes, dear, I guess it was. What did you want?” “Never mind. I’m tired of saying it.” I’m sure we’ve all sounded that way with our children at some point—usually with a computer [...]
On Friday, September 16, 2011, my family experienced devastating change. I received a phone call that my brother and only sibling had passed away. He was 5 days shy of his 46th birthday. I hesitated to state this in a public forum this large, not because of pride; but rather because things tend to immediately [...]
I am the first person to admit I walk a tight line between overextending myself and keeping myself busy. It is my nature to volunteer for things. I love holding a position in the Junior League. I love teaching Sunday School. How would I feel not being on the executive council for my Moms Club? [...]
You’ve had them. I’ve had them. We’ve all had them. Them? Those hard, the kids are dumping out all the color-coded toy boxes, the phone is ringing, my inbox is full, we can’t find the math correction book, the baby is crying, and there’s no coffee type of days. You know, those homeschool days where things [...]
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