Homeschooling
Three Posts on Homeschooling Worth Reading
The other night I discovered a new to me blog thanks to a friend who is a homeschooling mom of eight that I go to church with. I love bouncing by her facebook page because I never know what kind of links she’ll have up there. Often they get me thinking. Don’t you love friends [...]
Exercise: I think I can, I think I can
I don’t know about you, but I often have grandiose dreams about the exercise goals I can accomplish. Then reality sets in and I have to acknowledge I am a mother of four – two of whom are small. And I don’t have a gym membership. Even so, physical fitness is important to me. When [...]
Homeschooling: Is it for you?
It’s that time of year when parents thoughts turn toward where their kids should go to school in the fall. For some, their thoughts will turn to homeschooling. How can you evaluate whether homeschooling might be right for your family? I have often heard my mom tell people that homeschooling is for every child…it’s just [...]
Parenting Styles: there’s one for everybody
Recently, we had some friends over for dinner. They came with their clan that mixed with our clan and a glorious time was had by all…until one of the boys decided to send a chair down the stairs with our little angel on it. She survived without being battered or bruised, and his parents took him [...]
3 Ways to Breathe Life into Your Child’s Dreams
This weekend my oldest daughter and I spent about twenty hours helping out at a gymnastics meet. Yes, you’re reading that right. Twenty hours. The competing girls were all levels 3 & 4s. For many of them it was their first state competition. And their dreams were coming true. Kids are like that. The kids [...]
Evaluating Scholastic Progress in Your Homeschooled Student
It’s that time of year. The time of year where if two homeschooling moms get together — even if it’s in the aisles of Wal-Mart — their thoughts turn to how their kids measure up.It’s that time where we wonder if we’ve really done a good job. How would our kids compare to others? What [...]
Do-It-All Moms? Who us?
Recently my friend Nicole O’Dell, of Choose Now Ministries, dubbed me the Do-It-All-Mom. The do-It-All-Mom? Me? It’s a wee bit intimidating. Ya know? Yet, I think many people find homeschool moms a bit over-the-top because of everything we juggle. Think about your life. I bet homeschooling isn’t all you do… here’s a glimpse at some of my [...]
Teaching Friendship
Friendship is hard work. Distance can get in the way. A busy schedule. Simple drifting apart. I’ve been reminded of that this week as I’ve tried to help my oldest navigate a tricky situation. What a a challenge. I’ve been trying to remember what it was like as a tween or early teen. I remember [...]
Are You an Aaron or a Joshua Part 2
Last week, I talked about Aaron. Today I want to turn to Joshua. Exodus 33:11 — jumped out at me again as we’ve worked through Exodus. Here it is: The LORD spoke with Moses face to face, just as a man speaks with his friend. (HOW COOL IS THAT!!!!) Then Moses would return to the [...]
Are You an Aaron or a Joshua Part 1
As a homeschooling parent, do you pay attention when you’re doing Bible with your kids? I have been this fall as we go through Exodus. I’ve felt a real need to study the Exodus and Joshua in particular. A deep need to understand what made Joshua and Caleb so different from the others. Recently, we hit [...]
