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 had the same question. I […]
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Resting in God’s Grace Imagine starting each homeschooling day with a sense of peace and confidence, knowing that you’re supported by God’s abundant grace. This is where we shift from anxiety to trust, from striving to surrender. It’s about inviting God into our daily rhythms and trusting His guidance for our homeschooling journey. As we
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Are You in the GAP or the GAIN? Do you often feel like you are “running behind” in your efforts to homeschool your children? That what you are doing is not enough? Do you tend to compare yourself to other homeschool mamas and compare your weaknesses to their strengths? Do you find yourself chasing an
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Do you ever find yourself overwhelmed by the weight of responsibility? Do you feel like you’re carrying the world’s weight on your shoulders, with no end in sight? Do you ever feel like if you don’t do it, no one else will? Trust me, you’re not alone. I’ve found myself at times wrestling with feelings
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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 reality, you lose, but only
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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 evidence…” It behooves us to
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“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 reset.To breathe. President David O.
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As we get ready to start our new year, I invite you to get clear on the things that matter most to you. Take a sheet of paper and write down the top three reasons you homeschool. Does your schedule focus on your most important “why” for homeschooling? What is the most important thing you
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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 explore the power of this
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