You know when you used to talk with your grandparents they would begin a story with, “Well, when I was your age…”? Well, I am not a grandma (yet), and I am definitely not YOUR grandma, but I do feel grandparently or parently toward you as a homeschooler. [Yes, I know those two words are […]
This past weekend, I had the privilege to speak to families on the subject of the power of our words for our children. In that workshop I focused on just a FEW of the verses in the Bible that address the power of the tongue and the importance of our speech. Now, if we were […]
Do you sometimes feel like you need to wear a referee shirt during the day, just to keep the peace between your children? Does it seem like a constant challenge to deal with bickering and to teach sharing? I know that there were days I felt this way. My heart would be hurting as I […]
Yesterday I went to work out after having been on a “hiatus” due to busy travel, a project deadline, and a cold. Well, it wasn’t easy. The easy part was getting OUT of the exercise routine. Why is exercise so hard to work back into my schedule? This happens to me every so often. I […]
It’s nearly Thanksgiving, and this is our year to host the extended family at our house. We’re going to have 30 people, and that is only because not everyone can make it. I really wish that more could be here for the fun! I know… I am crazy. But it’s that craziness that warms this […]
Do you have a child like this? You know, this child is excited to tell you about something new and amazing he or she just saw outside. You hear your name as they run into the house and begin telling you all about it, but after the first few words, they hit an impasse: “Mommy, […]
Have you been there? Your child has done something that is unacceptable, whether it is disobedience, pouting, unwillingness to share, or just about any other thing that grates against your being. There are just some things that are objectionable, and you are going to make sure you address those things with your child. But as […]
Industriousness. What a word. It came into my head this morning when I was reading Proverbs. I didn’t actually read that word but rather, I read the opposite character quality: “The way of the sluggard is blocked with thorns, but the path of the upright is a highway.” Proverbs 15:19 The way of a sluggard. […]
I see you. Hiding behind your messy bangs. You are wearing that big comfy shirt and some leggings. No worries…you aren’t going anywhere today. You only had enough time this morning to brush your teeth, pull your hair up into a pony tail and throw your bedspread over the sheets on the bed. Now that […]
I know many of you saw this title and thought to yourselves, I don’t need to read that. I won’t be finished homeschooling until 100 years from now. But something made you read the post anyway… We have to believe that there is an end to this, right? A goal to reach? Believe me. When my […]