You know those moments when you try to “think positive” and five minutes later you’re…snapping at the people you love? Been there. For the longest time I thought I just needed a better mantra, a better plan, a better…something. Then I realized I was trying to out-think feelings I hadn’t actually felt yet. Learning to […]
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According to Audrey Rindlisbacher This week, I had the privilege of interviewing Audrey Rindlisbacher on my podcast. In a world full of uncertainty, changing opinions, cultural shifts, and so much noise — Audrey Rindlisbacher insists there is something firm to build your life on. She teaches that natural law, timeless principles, and truth are not
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In a recent podcast interview with Kathy Mellor, we explored some of the cultural forces shaping today’s world—ideas like Marxism, Postmodernism, and Wokeism. These worldviews affect the way people see truth, power, and identity, and they explain a lot about why conversations feel so polarized right now. But our conversation didn’t stop with just defining
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Every homeschool mom faces it. Your child reacts by dragging their feet, complaining, or outright refusal. When this happens, it’s easy to feel like something is wrong—with your child, your plan, or maybe even with you. But here’s the truth: resistance is normal. It doesn’t mean homeschooling isn’t working. In fact, it’s often a powerful
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As homeschool moms, we carry a lot—lessons, meals, emotions, expectations. It’s easy to reach a breaking point and wonder: Am I supposed to keep pushing, or am I allowed to let go? That question often leads us into confusion because two very different paths can look similar on the surface: defeat and surrender. Both involve
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Homeschooling always starts with such good intentions, doesn’t it? Fresh notebooks, color-coded schedules, detailed lesson plans—we launch into the year full of excitement and determination. And then, a few weeks in, reality sets in. Lessons take longer than we planned. The toddler interrupts. The teen rolls her eyes at the carefully prepared activity. Suddenly, the
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The Mindset Shift Every Homeschool Mom Needs Have you ever caught yourself thinking, “If my child would just cooperate, homeschooling would go so much smoother”? Maybe it was during a math meltdown, or when the sibling fights broke out again, or when your teenager resisted every assignment you suggested. As a homeschool mom, I’ve been
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Questioning Our Thoughts: Finding Peace in Homeschool with The Work As homeschool mamas, we carry a lot on our shoulders—lesson plans, laundry, meals, managing personalities, and sometimes that nagging thought: “I’m failing at this.” But here’s something freeing: it’s not our circumstances that cause our stress, but the thoughts we attach to them. This idea
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Have you ever wished for a way to teach your children that goes beyond academics—something that not only covers math, history, and science, but also shapes their hearts, minds, and character for life? That’s exactly what the Principle Approach offers. As an LDS mom and homeschool mama who has been deeply involved in Christ-centered homeschooling,
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We’ve all heard the phrase, “You have to love yourself.” But if you’re anything like me, your first reaction might have been: That sounds selfish. Shouldn’t we be thinking more about others than ourselves? Over time—through scripture study, prophetic counsel, and powerful mindset tools—I’ve discovered something life-changing: loving yourself isn’t selfish—it’s a necessity. In fact,
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