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Truth Seekers: How to Help Your Kids Think Critically
Nowadays, with the proliferation of
“Encouraging Students to Own Their Education and Why It Matters.”
As parents, we often think
“How Do You Know You Are Teaching Your Child What They Are Supposed to Know?”
As a home-school mother, I
Transforming Your Homeschooling Experience Through Identity-Based Habits
In the world of homeschooling,
How to Be A Miserable Mom
I heard this quote today attributed to Eckhart Tolle, “Stress is trying to be there when you are here.” How often in our homeschools do we make ourselves miserable by trying to be somewhere else different than our current reality? We should ourselves… Byron Katie said, “When you argue with
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
How My Choice to Surrender Saved Me From Being a Victim
A victim. That is what I felt like. Hadn’t I made all the “right” choices to ensure this wouldn’t happen to MY family? I chose to marry an honorable return missionary in the temple—who over the 18 years of our marriage faithfully sought the Lord’s direction and taught me many
Connecting Heart to Heart
Do you ever find yourself in a transactional relationship with those you love most? Often when I have chosen to spread myself too thin, I find myself “seeing” my family members as “objects” rather than as humans. I act as if they are pawns in my world that should move
Are Your Primary Beliefs Serving You and Your Family?
Elder Dieter F. Uchtdorf, a member of the Quorum of Twelve Apostles for the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints, said, “The “truths” we cling to shape the quality of our societies as well as our individual characters. All too often these “truths” are based on incomplete and inaccurate
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
The Power of Presence: Why Homeschool Moms Need Meditation
“We meditate to get good at life, not to get good at meditation.”– Emily Fletcher Meditation isn’t about perfection.It’s about creating space.Space for calm.Space for intentionality.Space for God. Why Meditate? Life as a homeschool mom can feel overwhelming.You’re juggling lessons, meals, emotions, and endless to-dos.Meditation offers a way to pause.To
