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...
Using Story to Teach Kids Truth
Hey, homeschoolers! Any time a teacher uses story to teach children, I am all for it. Story is not only the most enjoyable way to learn something but the most powerful. When former guest Elizabeth Urbanowicz told me she had created a picture book to help children discern what truth is, I asked her to join me on the podcast again. In a culture obsessed with identifying misinformation, we want to equip our kids to separate truth from...
Rewrite Your Story
In this episode, Melanie Wilson explores the concept of rewriting our life stories and guiding our children to do the same. Listen to the podcast Watch on YouTube This episode is sponsored by the Route 60 movie. Rewrite Your Story Summary Melanie begins by recounting the biblical story of Joseph and how he overcame numerous challenges. She emphasizes that life can be filled with adversity, but we are not in control of the plot; God...
How to Teach Kids to Share Their Faith
Hey, homeschoolers! As a Christian homeschooler, teaching my kids the Bible, character, and apologetics is of utmost importance to me. But one area of teaching the faith was challenging for me. How could I teach my kids to fulfill the Great Commission and share their faith with others? I haven't come across a great curriculum for this, but I do know a great evangelist who has taught young people for more than 40 years. She is my...
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 children. How should we handle the hard times in history we study? We can certainly avoid them when are children are very young. But eventually, we will have to discuss the dark days. How can we best do that? Listen to the...
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 He has taught me through it all. I continue to marvel that I had no idea what to talk about for last month's episode on trusting God with the world. Then the coronavirus hit. God wants us to know that while we don't know what's coming, He does. Listen to the...
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
