How to Find Homeschool Rest in the Gospel
Hey, homeschoolers! When it comes to seeking a more relaxed homeschool, we can find numerous tips for adjusting our schedule and curriculum. But there is only one source for true rest. My guest today is going to share how we can find it. Listen to the podcast Watch on YouTube Before I introduce her, I'd like to thank our sponsor: CTC Math. Sponsor: CTC Math Are you looking for a new Math Curriculum? CTCMath specializes...
What Should We Teach Kids About Heaven?
Hey, homeschoolers! I was so excited about heaven as a little girl that I wasn't afraid to die. My mother was freaked out and realized she needed to change her approach. What are you teaching your kids about heaven? As believers, we want what we teach to be biblical, but which aspects of heaven should we emphasize? Listen to the podcast Watch on YouTube I chatted about this topic with former guest Jordan Raynor, who has authored a new...
My Top 5 Homeschool Challenges
Hey, homeschoolers! As we are solidly into the school year, you may be experiencing some challenges. I want to share the top five struggles I dealt with in my 25+ years of homeschooling and how I dealt with them or would deal with them today. My hope is that you will feel normal if a psychologist and mother of six had the same issues that you do. My hope is also to encourage you that you can overcome these difficulties. You absolutely...
How to Handle Homeschool Detours
Hey, homeschoolers! If you're not where you expected to be in your homeschool, I've got you. In this episode, you'll learn why we find ourselves on a detour, how we can get even more off track, and 5 tips for reaching our destination quickly. Listen to the podcast First, let's define a homeschool detour. Detours for our purposes can be taking the same route we planned, but it's taking far longer than we thought. This was the most...
Do You Really Have a Motivation Problem?
Hey, homeschoolers! September and all of its new-school-year excitement is behind us, leaving us to face a longer October. If you struggled to complete your plan (or to get your kids to complete the plan), you may be feeling a bit concerned. How will this month be better? Should you rely on push motivation? Do you need a new system? These are both issues I've discussed in recent episodes. Today, though, I want to help you determine if...
About Me
I'm a Christian psychologist turned homeschooling mother of six graduates. I now help other homeschooling moms find joy in their journey. Check out sanity-saving books and curriculum at FunToLearnBooks.com. -Dr. Melanie Wilson
