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…
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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,…
Hebraic Bible Study That Transforms Homeschool Faith
Hey homeschoolers! I knew that reading the Bible in the context of its Hebrew roots could make it come alive. But I was still surprised by my reaction to what I learned from my guest…
How to Prepare for Homeschool Retirement
It’s not too early to plan for homeschool retirement! Here are my best tips for preparing for this season now. Sponsor Are you looking for a new Math Curriculum? CTCMath specializes in providing online video tutorials that take a multi-sensory…
How to Have a Better Homeschool Year
Summary In this conversation, Melanie Wilson shares a life-changing strategy for homeschoolers to have a better homeschool year. She introduces the ‘What’s Better’ strategy and explains its benefits for self-image, mood, and behavior. She provides…
Teaching Social Skills in Your Homeschool
Hey, homeschoolers, we know we aren’t weird and unsocialized as a popular blog implies, but you might wonder if we are weirder than kids in public school. I was relieved when my oldest son, after…
Helping Our Daughters Develop Style Confidence
Hey, homeschoolers! Many of you know that fashion is a hobby of mine. I’ve stopped and started a fashion Instagram account numerous times. In the past year I’ve been listening to the Everyday Style School…