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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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
Nurturing the Whole Child: A Holistic Approach to Education
In the world of homeschooling and education, it’s easy to get caught up in the academic aspects of teaching. We often find ourselves focusing on what our children need to know in terms of facts and figures, but it’s essential to step back and consider the bigger picture. What are
The Train Ride
“It’s such a pretty world today. Look at the sunshine, today and every day since I met you…” the music rang through my ears. And so began my life, where the world was mine to touch and discover and feel. The vehicle was life itself…wherever my two little legs
Focus on Progression
Homeschooling, while rewarding, comes with its fair share of challenges and moments of uncertainty. As parents, it’s our responsibility to guide our children and help them grow into their best selves. But what if we shifted our focus from our children’s weaknesses to fostering progression and leveraging their strengths? Let’s
