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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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. Clear delineates three layers of
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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 independently. This being the case,
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Who are you? Who are your children? Truly? Have you ever found yourself loving your children a bit conditionally? Do you withhold your affection when your children are not behaving in the way you desire? Do you ever feel like YOU are not enough and unconsciously try to prove you are enough? That you are
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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 career that served previous cycles
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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 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 outside, away from the screens
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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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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 prioritizes conformity and adherence to
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