Hey, homeschoolers! I had three boys when I began homeschooling. I knew instinctively that the more hands-on my teaching was, the more engaged they would be. All of my kids loved hands-on lessons and I…
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How to Develop Children’s Character
Hey, homeschoolers! One of the top concerns we have as homeschooling parents is raising children of character. It isn’t enough to just raise smart children. We want our children to evidence the fruit of the…
Helping Kids Handle the Hard Times of History
Hey, homeschoolers! There’s no question that the pandemic can make our kids anxious, even as we try to navigate these uncertain times ourselves. But current events aren’t the only times that may be unsettling for…
Homeschooling with a Broken Spirit
Hey, homeschoolers! Homeschooling during a pandemic can certainly be a challenge. For some of us, it leads to a broken spirit. I’ve certainly had my days! But I experienced an even greater challenge in the…
Why You’re Still an Angry Parent and What to Do About It
Hey, homeschoolers! The episodes and the talks I have done on anger have been some of the most popular and with good reason. Having a problem with anger is very discouraging to us as Christian…
The Best Audiobooks for Kids and Families Now
Hey, homeschoolers! I recently spoke about how valuable audiobooks are in homeschooling. But I’m excited about my guest today, who will help us identify the best audiobooks to listen to now that we are sheltering…
Parenting Practices for Christian Homeschoolers
Hey, homeschoolers! Today we’re going to talk about how to parent as a Christian homeschooler. We are spending more time than ever parenting as we shelter in place. There’s nothing like a quarantine to show…
How to Trust God with the Little Things
Hey, homeschoolers! Today marks the last episode in the Trust Project series: How to trust God with the little things. I am in awe of how He led me to start the series and what…
Sanity with Kids at Home Full-Time
Hey, homeschoolers! I have been at home with my kids full-time for 23 years. It wasn’t what I wanted at first and I’ve had my share of challenges, but now I’m so grateful for the…
Is Self-Care a Snare?
Hey homeschoolers! Recently, a woman on my Psychowith6 Facebook page, made a comment on the self-care movement. I wasn’t aware that self-care was a movement, but she got me thinking. Previously on this podcast in…