Do you feel like you’re failing because your kids’ character, or math skills, or writing aren’t where they should be? Did you plan to read more books, finish more lessons, and make more healthy meals…
My Two-Word Strategy for Overcoming Perfectionism
I woke up one morning in December with one thought: I hate my pantry. It had the original metal shelving that had drooped with age. I had put in extra shelving to maximize the space….
Overcoming Perfectionism as a Homeschool Mom
Do you feel like you’re only as good as your last perfect homeschool day? Do you struggle with the exhausting cycle of trying to prove your worth through achievement? In this powerful conversation, Pamela Good…
PRAYER AS YOUR SECRET WEAPON: Transform Your Homeschool with Biblical Prayer Practices
Feeling overwhelmed by homeschool decisions? Struggling with patience? You’re not alone—and there’s a powerful solution hiding in plain sight. Join Dr. Melanie Wilson and author Danika Cooley for an inspiring conversation about how prayer can…
A Fresh Start with Frustrating People
The new year is traditionally a time to think of goals we’d like to achieve or bad habits we’d like to break–not a time to think about frustrating people. Yet there I was near the…
How to See Christmas Through a Child’s Eyes Again
My husband and I decided not to attend a brass Christmas concert again this year. It had become humdrum. Instead, I suggested we see Cirque Musica–an acrobatics Christmas program. My husband bought the pricey tickets…
3 Hospitality Lies That Keep Us Lonely
I’m having a Christmas party with tennis league ladies, most of whom I barely know. I am so happy and excited about it. But to get to this place, I had to overcome three hospitality…
Taking a Sabbatical: Why & How
I recently told a long-time friend that I’m taking a sabbatical and would not be focusing on goals for the time being. She responded with five exclamation points and five emojis. That made me laugh…
Using Fantasy to Teach Scriptural Truth
If you’ve ever wondered whether you should introduce your child to the fantasy genre, you’ll want to listen to today’s episode. And if you feel discouraged about training up young men and women of God,…
How French Cooking is Like Homeschooling
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…