I finally hung up my homeschooled hat after 30 years of teaching my kids. I learned plenty of practical tools, real-life experiences, and foundational reasons this method of education is so beneficial. Read on….
Hopefully you’ve read my posts Part One and Part Two of this series. We’ve covered: simplifying home education to avoid burn out the freedom to learn from various adventures and interests and the
It’s that time of year again! Where did summer go?! No more vacay — it’s time to get organized! This time last year I decided to start REALLY using my planner — not just for
Have you ever felt that raising a child to adulthood is as complicated as managing the construction of the major building? As parents, we often wonder if we’re capable of teaching our children what
Discover the Freedom to Make Plans for What Matters Most If you prefer to read, here’s the podcast in blog post form! ⤵️ Fear Of Planning — It’s A Real Thing! Highlights:
Okay, so we’re going for no “burn out” when it comes to home educating our children. I’ll answer a reader’s questions and share some practical application for our family’s ‘method’. “…
Like plants, strong, capable kids don’t just “happen” without a healthy pot of rich soil. Where roots grow long and healthy. Parents need to give kids a safe place to grow and learn and broaden
This week I’ll be answering a question posed by a reader of my post, Breaking the Mold in Raising Adult Children. “I was wondering, too if you might share some thoughts on how to
There are countless methods, styles, and curricula for successfully teaching our children at home. I could share the differing views, along with the benefits of various approaches, but as I am prone to do,
As Christian, home-schooling moms, we take on so much, go against the flow, all while living in a crazy, busy culture. I hope I can help just a little as I give my answer to
Our family’s style of raising responsible adults may be unique to many of you. We have homeschooled all ten of our kids. I’ve been at it for 29 years. (I know, I’m
When considering the most important lessen I’ve learned in home educating for the last 22 years, I must revisit the reality that it’s not about academics. “Yikes,” some of you are saying! Don’t
Raising children is one of the most important jobs that a person can have. The realization of this importance is one of life’s many lessons and comes sooner for some or often too late