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…
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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…
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…
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…