If you've spent any time on social media lately, you've probably noticed a growing number of parents asking about homeschooling. Whether their children are preschoolers, elementary students, or teenagers, many families are asking the same questions: Where do I even start? What curriculum should I use? Am I even qualified to homeschool my children? Do... Continue Reading →
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Homeschool Burnout: Signs You Need a Reset
Homeschooling can be one of the most rewarding journeys a family undertakes. It offers flexibility, freedom, and the opportunity to tailor education to your child's unique needs. But even the most dedicated homeschool parents can find themselves exhausted, overwhelmed, and wondering if they're doing enough. If you've ever felt like homeschooling has become more about... Continue Reading →
Moving Beyond Math Memorization: Homeschool Math Made Meaningful
If there is one subject that will send both parents and students into a whirlwind, it’s math. Just the mention of the word can cause anxiety in some. As a traditional school teacher, I’ve seen the faces of students wash out at the thought of doing math. If you’re a homeschooling parent, you may feel... Continue Reading →
How to Homeschool High School Successfully
Homeschooling high school can feel intimidating at first. Questions about graduation requirements, transcripts, college admissions, credits, and courses often leave parents wondering if they’re doing everything correctly. The good news? With a little planning and the right tools, homeschooling through the high school years can become one of the most rewarding parts of your journey.... Continue Reading →
How Traditional School Conditions Homeschooling and How to Overcome
I studied human psychology while earning my teaching degrees. I found psychology fascinating, especially learning how things can condition people (and animals). One study that comes to mind is Pavlov’s dogs. Ivan Pavlov experimented with classical conditioning by offering dogs food at certain times and under certain circumstances (or conditions) so he could produce a... Continue Reading →
When Your Child Triggers You: How to Stay Calm and Break Unhealthy Parenting Cycles
If you’ve been a parent for any length of time, chances are your child’s behavior has triggered you at some point. Maybe you didn’t like how you reacted. Maybe you even felt guilty afterward. But have you ever stopped to ask yourself why you reacted the way you did? When you find it difficult to... Continue Reading →
Overcoming Learned Helplessness: From “Why Try?” to “I’ve Got This”
When I was growing up, there was a phrase that I was NOT allowed to say. If I accidentally said it, I would have to listen to a lecture. 🫤The phrase was, “I can’t.” Saying this phrase would send my dad into a tailspin. He would say, “Can’t never could!” And then the lecturing would... Continue Reading →
Logical Consequences for Parents: Clear, Calm, and Practical Behavior Strategies
There is a true and very real struggle when it comes to disciplining your children. Children need correction to spare them a far worse future. The Bible has many verses that speak to the correction of a child and the consequences of that child being left to him/herself. Here are just a few: Proverbs 13:24,... Continue Reading →
Fall Reflections: Finding Growth in Every Season
Autumn is not my favorite time of the year. I know that puts a screeching halt to some, but it’s just not my favorite time of the year. Maybe it’s because I was born in August, one of the hottest months of the year. I usually fight depression during autumn. It’s darker, colder, lifeless, and... Continue Reading →
Stealing the Heart of Your Child
My husband has a message that is personally one of my favorites. He titled it Stolen Hearts. He gets his message from II Samuel 15 in the Bible. Here, he reads the account of Absalom, who “stole the hearts of the men of Israel” (vs. 6). He uses this phrase to bring out his message... Continue Reading →
