One of Stephen Covey’s most powerful habits is simple to say and hard to live: “Seek first to understand, then to be understood.” At Christmas—when emotions, expectations, and schedules are all dialed up—this habit becomes a beautiful way to make your Christ-centered homeschooling feel more like the manger and less like the mall. And underneath […]
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If you’ve homeschooled for more than five minutes, you already know:Everyone has opinions.Everyone has needs.And they don’t always match. Stephen Covey’s Win–Win principle gives homeschool moms a simple way to handle this without power struggles, resentment, or giving up what matters most. It’s not complicated.But it is different from what most of us grew up
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Embracing the Homeschool You Never Wanted For the mom who feels nudged by God to homeschool but doesn’t really want to (and has plenty of reasons why she’s “not a fit”). This is not a pep talk—it’s a practical, faith-centered reframing of what success can look like, how to use your actual strengths, and how
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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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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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How to Grow Deep Thinkers in Your Homeschool Want to raise kids who think for themselves? Start by changing the questions you ask. Why Questions Matter Good questions don’t just fill time. They: Dr. Richard Paul said: “Thinking is not driven by answers but by questions.” Without questions, there’s no deep thinking—just memorizing. What Happens
At The Joyful Homeschool, we believe that the heart of homeschooling isn’t in rigid schedules or perfect checklists—it’s in sparking a lifelong love of learning. But here’s the tricky part: too much freedom, and your kids might feel lost. Too much control, and their curiosity can burn out fast. This post is your roadmap to
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“Tell me and I forget, teach me and I may remember, involve me and I learn.” — attributed to Benjamin Franklin Does your homeschool ever feel like a checklist instead of a calling? You’re not alone. Many of us start homeschooling with big hopes—connection, joy, purpose—but somewhere along the line, we get buried in curriculum,
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Ever feel torn between following your child’s passions and making sure they “keep up” with what they should be learning? You’re not alone. As homeschool parents, we carry this invisible weight: “Am I doing enough?” “What if they fall behind?” “Can I really trust their interests to lead to real learning?” Let’s take a breath.
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Did you know that 90% of children with ADHD struggle in school? I recently had the privilege of interviewing Brittney King, a licensed professional counselor, ADHD expert, and coach. She shared valuable insights on how parents can better understand and support their children with ADHD. The Power of Diagnosis: Clarity and Validation Brittney’s journey with
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