I asked for the cookbook Barefoot in Paris as a birthday gift after a trip to France this summer. I made a dinner using recipes from the cookbook and learned some success principles that apply…
I Like You: The Power of Unconditional Positive Regard in Parenting
My husband and I teach a Sunday school class with many second-grade boys (heavy on the many). One of them is an energetic delight. He never stops moving. His dance moves during worship songs are…
The Future of Home Education
Hey, homeschoolers! Homeschooling has changed so much since I started teaching my kids. I wonder what it will look like if and when my kids start homeschooling their children. I wanted to talk with someone…
Why I’m Not Using a To-Do List & What I’m Doing Instead
I found myself in a productivity funk. As I’ve done so many times in this state of mind, I visited Mark Forster’s forum and read about people implementing Paul Loomans’s book Time Surfing (aka I’ve…
How to Help a Child Who’s Hurting
We know what to do when our child gets hurt – a skinned knee, a bruise, a cut. But we may feel ill equipped to help when our child’s heart is hurting. Teasing, feeling different,…
Stinkbugs: The Pests That Are Stealing Your Homeschool Sanity
I just sat down to write this article when I saw another one: a stinkbug. The prehistoric-looking bug has been buzzing me, landing on me, and even setting up shop on the top of my…
12 Homeschool Hacks That Changed Everything
Hey, homeschoolers! I love hacks. A hack is a simple, creative strategy or shortcut that makes homeschooling easier, more effective, or more enjoyable. In my case, there are 12 hacks that changed everything for me…
How to Homeschool Through a Season of Discouragement
Hey, homeschoolers! If you’ve been discouraged lately, know that I can relate. I’ve been through a season that has diminished my courage to keep podcasting, writing, and building relationships. I went through similar seasons while…
Out of Overwhelm: 3 Steps to Take Now
Hey, homeschoolers! Are you overwhelmed? Is it embarrassing to be overwhelmed this early in the year? I can empathize. I’ve been feeling the same way, even though I’m a homeschool business owner and not teaching…
Homeschooling Preschool While Keeping Your Sanity
Hey, homeschoolers! Will you have a preschooler this year or next? Do you know someone who wonders how to homeschool a preschooler? If so, this episode is for you or your friend. I’ll be sharing…