Monday, 11 April 2016 / Published in Articles, Blog, Encouragement

Children Need the Outdoors to Thrive

Having lived in the country, and now a small tiny country town surrounded by the country on all four sides, I know that the value of fresh air, for me, but also my children, is so incredibly important.  Our children live out of doors as much as they possibly can, especially between the months of
Saturday, 09 April 2016 / Published in Articles, Blog, Encouragement

The Perfectionist Child

Do you have a child that melts down over your slightest correction in their schoolwork?  One of my son’s tends to be this way.  Learning comes very easily to him.  He learned to read simply by watching his older brother’s lessons and now he can rocket through books far above the level typical for his
Friday, 08 April 2016 / Published in Articles, Blog, Encouragement

The Comparison Trap

I am a mom of only three girls. My oldest successfully graduated from the public high school several years ago…..we are not country dwellers, and I don’t grind my own flour….yet I am a homeschooling mom.  HOW CAN THAT BE??  LOL! Have any of you fallen victim to the comparison trap. I knew that I
Thursday, 07 April 2016 / Published in Articles, Blog, Encouragement

Hold On

I was talking with one of the younger mommas not long ago in our church; she is raising her first little boy who is just darling. And although he is only one she is already contemplating home education for her little guy. I love being a part of conversations like this; an opportunity to share
Wednesday, 06 April 2016 / Published in Articles, Blog, Encouragement

Homeschooling & Homesteading

Okay, here is the low down. I am a homeschool mama through and through; on occasion life throws a whopping curve ball your way and you have to really lean into God. Homesteading. I never though in a thousand years that I would need to know what that word meant, let alone become a part
Monday, 04 April 2016 / Published in Articles, Blog, Encouragement

Putting the Brakes on Multitasking

When I’m on top of the world, commanding the forces, I’m a real smooth operator. With the skill of a maestro I conduct a symphony of emails, text messages, school lessons, lunches, brunches and so much more! How do I do it all? I’m awesome, that’s how! Or at least that’s the message my ego
Saturday, 02 April 2016 / Published in Articles, Blog, Encouragement

Come And Listen

Few things impact a child’s life more than being introduced to the Bible early in childhood. One powerful way parents can encourage this is through an audio Bible. Listening to the Scripture throughout the day will mold not only your children’s minds into what is true, noble and pure; but their hearts as well. Audio
Monday, 28 March 2016 / Published in Articles, Blog, Encouragement

Do It Nice or Do It Twice

Do It Nice or Do It Twice—Achieving Higher Standards with a Simple Reminder The-child-who-will-not-be-named handed me a paper that was legible, but barely. I didn’t bother to read it. “Do over,” I said, handing it back. Child-who-will-not-be-named stared in disbelief, mouth hanging open like a fish who had just been hooked. “You know the rule,