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Reclaiming Childhood in the Digital Age
Childhood has changed. Kids used to spend their days outside, climbing trees, building forts, and playing with friends. Now, they spend hours on smartphones, social media, and video games—and it’s affecting their mental health. Anxiety, depression, and social struggles are rising. Why? Because too much screen time is rewiring their
Building Deep Connections: Five Tools for Strengthening Your Relationship with Your Child
In parenting, connection matters more than correction. When children feel truly seen, heard, and understood, trust grows. Today, let’s explore five powerful tools that can transform your relationship with your child. These tools come from The Mentor’s Handbook by Aneladee Milne but are found in many great parenting and mentoring
Stop Setting Goals—Do This Instead to Create Lasting Change
Have you ever set a goal, felt motivated at first, and then a few weeks later found yourself right back where you started? You’re not alone! The reason many of us struggle to change is that we focus on what we want to achieve rather than who we want to
Why Homeschool Feels Hard (and the Surprising Fix You Need Today)
Feeling Drained and Unmotivated? You sit down to homeschool, but your kids are restless, distracted, and unmotivated. You grab your phone for a quick break, but instead of feeling refreshed, you feel more exhausted. Why does everything feel harder than it should? The answer might not be homeschooling itself—it might
The Divine Spark of Desire: Why Your Dreams Matter as a Homeschool Mom
As homeschool moms, we often feel the weight of being everything for everyone—teacher, nurturer, homemaker, and so much more. With so much responsibility, it can feel selfish to want something for ourselves. But what if those desires—those deep, recurring dreams tugging at your heart—are actually whispers from God? What if
Creating a Sacred Learning Environment in Your Home
The atmosphere in your home can have a deeper, more lasting impact on your children than any curriculum or schedule. When your home becomes a place of inspiration, beauty, and connection, learning happens naturally and joyfully. A Christ-Centered Atmosphere The foundation of a sacred learning environment is a Christ-centered home.
Homeschool Bravely: 7 Principles to Build Confidence as a Homeschool Mom
1. Confidence Through Divine Identity Your worth isn’t tied to how well you homeschool.It’s rooted in who you are: a child of God. “We did not come to this earth to gain our worth – we brought it with us.”— Ardeth G. Kapp, The Joy of the Journey (Deseret Book,
Learning to Say No to Say Yes to What Matters Most
As homeschool moms, we wear many hats: teacher, caregiver, chauffeur, meal planner, and more. Our days are full of opportunities and demands, each vying for our attention and energy. In a world that often equates busyness with worth, it’s easy to feel we should say yes to everything. But when
The Secret to Motivated Learners: It’s Not What You Think
Ever wonder why some kids dive into learning with excitement while others need constant reminders to stay on task? Here’s a hint: Motivation isn’t about rewards or punishments. It’s about what drives them from within. Let’s explore how to unlock intrinsic motivation in your homeschool. Intrinsic vs. Extrinsic Motivation Extrinsic
Reclaiming Childhood in the Digital Age
Childhood has changed. Kids used to spend their days outside, climbing trees, building forts, and playing with friends. Now, they spend hours on smartphones, social media, and video games—and it’s affecting their mental health. Anxiety, depression, and social struggles are rising. Why? Because too much screen time is rewiring their
Building Deep Connections: Five Tools for Strengthening Your Relationship with Your Child
In parenting, connection matters more than correction. When children feel truly seen, heard, and understood, trust grows. Today, let’s explore five powerful tools that can transform your relationship with your child. These tools come from The Mentor’s Handbook by Aneladee Milne but are found in many great parenting and mentoring
Stop Setting Goals—Do This Instead to Create Lasting Change
Have you ever set a goal, felt motivated at first, and then a few weeks later found yourself right back where you started? You’re not alone! The reason many of us struggle to change is that we focus on what we want to achieve rather than who we want to
Why Homeschool Feels Hard (and the Surprising Fix You Need Today)
Feeling Drained and Unmotivated? You sit down to homeschool, but your kids are restless, distracted, and unmotivated. You grab your phone for a quick break, but instead of feeling refreshed, you feel more exhausted. Why does everything feel harder than it should? The answer might not be homeschooling itself—it might
The Divine Spark of Desire: Why Your Dreams Matter as a Homeschool Mom
As homeschool moms, we often feel the weight of being everything for everyone—teacher, nurturer, homemaker, and so much more. With so much responsibility, it can feel selfish to want something for ourselves. But what if those desires—those deep, recurring dreams tugging at your heart—are actually whispers from God? What if
Creating a Sacred Learning Environment in Your Home
The atmosphere in your home can have a deeper, more lasting impact on your children than any curriculum or schedule. When your home becomes a place of inspiration, beauty, and connection, learning happens naturally and joyfully. A Christ-Centered Atmosphere The foundation of a sacred learning environment is a Christ-centered home.
Homeschool Bravely: 7 Principles to Build Confidence as a Homeschool Mom
1. Confidence Through Divine Identity Your worth isn’t tied to how well you homeschool.It’s rooted in who you are: a child of God. “We did not come to this earth to gain our worth – we brought it with us.”— Ardeth G. Kapp, The Joy of the Journey (Deseret Book,
Learning to Say No to Say Yes to What Matters Most
As homeschool moms, we wear many hats: teacher, caregiver, chauffeur, meal planner, and more. Our days are full of opportunities and demands, each vying for our attention and energy. In a world that often equates busyness with worth, it’s easy to feel we should say yes to everything. But when
The Secret to Motivated Learners: It’s Not What You Think
Ever wonder why some kids dive into learning with excitement while others need constant reminders to stay on task? Here’s a hint: Motivation isn’t about rewards or punishments. It’s about what drives them from within. Let’s explore how to unlock intrinsic motivation in your homeschool. Intrinsic vs. Extrinsic Motivation Extrinsic
Finding Outside Mentors for Our Teenagers
As our children grow into their teenage years, a natural shift happens. They become more independent.They begin to develop their own identities.This is exactly what we want! In my homeschool, I’ve found it crucial to honor this development.That means shifting from the role of teacher to facilitator.One of the best
Boys and Girls Learn Differently: Here’s What You Need to Know
Let’s Talk About Hearing Girls hear better than boys. Especially those higher pitches. What does this mean for learning? Your son isn’t ignoring you. He might genuinely not hear you from across the room. Move closer when giving important instructions to boys. Simple as that. Movement Matters Watch a classroom
ADHD-Friendly Homeschool: How to Create Structure and Joy
From the beginning, I noticed a striking difference between my two oldest children—my oldest, a daughter, and my second child, a son. While my daughter would sit attentively, absorbing each word as I read or taught, my son seemed to have endless energy, doing backflips off the couch. Despite his
Simplify to Focus on What Matters Most
Homeschooling is an incredible journey. But it can easily become overwhelming if we let it. In his talk Good, Better, Best, Elder Dallin H. Oaks reminds us of the importance of focusing on the things that matter most. He teaches that while many things are good, only some things are
Grit, Growth, and Grace: How to Build Emotional Resilience in Your Children
Have you ever caught yourself wondering if your child will truly be ready to face the real world? One moment, you see glimpses of their grit and determination, and the next, they seem to fall apart in unexpected ways. As homeschool moms, we often carry the weight of feeling solely
Truth Seekers: How to Help Your Kids Think Critically
Nowadays, with the proliferation of social media and so much information available at our fingertips, it becomes even more imperative for our children to develop critical thinking skills. Critical thinking fosters creativity and innovation–both skills needed to thrive in the world we live in today. It is a necessary skill
“Encouraging Students to Own Their Education and Why It Matters.”
As parents, we often think we have control over our children’s learning outcomes. However, this belief can sometimes be misleading. In psychology, there’s a term for this misconception called illusory control. It refers to the belief that we have control over events or outcomes when, in fact, we don’t. Trying
“How Do You Know You Are Teaching Your Child What They Are Supposed to Know?”
As a home-school mother, I have been asked this question on multiple occasions. I believe the question is sincere and well-intentioned. We are cultured to believe there is a list of what each of our children needs to know to be successful in life. When I first started homeschooling, I
Transforming Your Homeschooling Experience Through Identity-Based Habits
In the world of homeschooling, we constantly seek ways to enhance our teaching methods, foster our children’s growth, and maintain a productive learning environment. While there are countless strategies to achieve these goals, James Clear’s insights from his book Atomic Habits offer a compelling framework for creating lasting, impactful changes.
Growth Mindset vs. Fixed Mindset
What is a Growth Mindset? A growth mindset means you believe you can improve with effort and practice.It sounds like: What is a Fixed Mindset? A fixed mindset means you think abilities can’t change.It sounds like: Why Does This Matter? With a fixed mindset, kids give up when it’s hard.With
Transform Challenges into Triumphs
As a certified life coach, one of the most transformative tools I use in my work with homeschool moms is Brooke Castillo’s CTFAR model. This simple yet powerful framework helps us understand how our thoughts influence our emotions, actions, and results. It’s been a game-changer for my clients and my
The 3 Keys to Self-Compassion for Homeschool Moms
Homeschooling is a beautiful journey, but it can also be tough. It’s easy to get caught up in guilt, self-criticism, and comparison. But there’s a better way: self-compassion. Kristin Neff, a leading expert on self-compassion, breaks it down into three parts. Let’s explore how these can help you as a
Feeling Overwhelmed? Let’s Take a Deep Breath Together
First off, if you’re feeling overwhelmed, you’re not alone. You’re in good company—most of us have been there! Homeschooling can be a beautiful journey, but wow, does it come with a lot to juggle. And those moments of overwhelm? They’re real. So, Let’s Talk About That Overwhelm Maybe you’ve got
Focusing on What You Can Control-The Key to Peace
As homeschool moms, it’s easy to feel overwhelmed. There’s so much to juggle—lessons, chores, and emotions. But real success comes from focusing on what we can control. Elder Dieter F. Uchtdorf said it perfectly:“Success means doing well those things over which you have control.” The famous Serenity Prayer reminds us:“God,
Socialization for Homeschoolers: Myths and Realities
“But what about their social life?” Did anyone you know ask you this common question when you told them you decided to homeschool? Did you worry about it yourself? I know in the beginning I did! Being driven by this fear, the first couple of years I had my young
Cultivating Confidence: Teaching Kids Their Worth Isn’t Earned
According to the American Psychological Association (APA), self-esteem is “the degree to which the qualities and characteristics contained in one’s self-concept are perceived to be positive.” In other words, we are looking at who we are as a human being and deciding if what we see is positive or negative.
Breaking Free from the Trap of All-or-Nothing Thinking
As homeschool moms, we often strive for perfection, but this can lead to all-or-nothing thinking—viewing things in extremes, where everything is either a total success or a complete failure. This mindset can be damaging, creating unnecessary stress and preventing us from acknowledging the progress we and our children are making.
Grit, Growth, and Grace: How to Build Emotional Resilience in Your Children
Have you ever caught yourself wondering if your child will truly be ready to face the real world? One moment, you see glimpses of their grit and determination, and the next, they seem to fall apart in unexpected ways. As homeschool moms, we often carry the weight of feeling solely
Transforming Your Homeschooling Experience Through Identity-Based Habits
In the world of homeschooling, we constantly seek ways to enhance our teaching methods, foster our children’s growth, and maintain a productive learning environment. While there are countless strategies to achieve these goals, James Clear’s insights from his book Atomic Habits offer a compelling framework for creating lasting, impactful changes.
Aligning Ourselves with Truth: The Essence of True Education
In the pursuit of true education, aligning ourselves with truth stands as a paramount principle, guiding our journey toward enlightenment and empowerment. As Jeffrey R. Holland eloquently stated, “Let us educate ourselves. Light is not the absence of darkness; rather, darkness is the absence of light. Light and truth exist
Facing the Crisis Cycle with a Classical Liberal Arts Education
As I prepared for a leadership training lecture on historical cycles from Strauss and Howe’s The Fourth Turning, I found valuable insights on these cycles in Thomas Jefferson Education for Teens by DeMille and Brooks. According to this book, the traditional path of graduating from college and pursuing a stable
Reviving the Joy of Outdoor Play in Today’s Digital Age
Do you ever find yourself struggling to kickstart your day or push through moments of fatigue? We all have those moments. But what if I told you that a simple dose of outdoor play could be the remedy you need? Just like us, our children benefit immensely from time spent
Elements and Purpose of a Meaningful Education
Benjamin Franklin said, “Learning to serve God, family, and community is the aim and end of all true learning.” The true purpose of education is to bless humanity with the knowledge and wisdom we’ve attained. It is deeper than just getting a good-paying job. The prevailing education model today often
Juggling Acts: What do I do with my little ones while I homeschool?
Homeschooling is a rewarding journey that often involves the delightful chaos of managing multiple age groups simultaneously. For parents working with older children, the challenge lies in finding effective ways to engage and entertain small children while providing focused attention to their older siblings. In this blog, we’ll explore practical
Building Consistency and Success in Homeschooling: The Power of Floors and Ceilings
As homeschooling parents, we often start the year with grand aspirations and high expectations. We envision perfectly structured days filled with academic excellence, spiritual growth, and domestic harmony. However, as January unfolds, reality sets in, and we realize that sustaining such lofty goals requires more than sheer determination—it requires a
Creating Effective Systems and Routines in Your Homeschool
Today, I’d love to share a list of systems and routines that have worked well for my family over the years. In general, be deliberate about what you choose to do each day. Simplify. I have found it is far better to do a few things well than drown in
Fostering Independent Thinkers Through Family Discussions
Embarking on a family vacation, my sixteen-year-old son asked for games on his phone to fill the airplane hours. Instead of offering a quick parental decree, I seized the opportunity for a meaningful discussion. This incident prompted reflection on the significance of teaching our children how to think independently and
