Avoiding Homeschool Winter Burnout

winter burnout
  It’s that time of year. Winter has closed in on us. The dark nights and bleak days seem to suck out all the joy and happiness in the world. Obviously, I have a few issues. And if I’m going to burn out, it will most likely happen in the midst of winter. I can’t
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Hey Mama Monday: Rest in His Love and Care, Mama

hey mama
  Hey Mama, Christmas is almost here—can you believe it? And then it will be over. And then . . . life resumes. We’ll start prepping and rushing all over again, knowing us. But don’t fret over that today, Mama. Today, *this day,* focus on spending the next five days with your littles, your love,
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One Thing Homeschool Moms Can Do

homeschool moms
  Not too long ago, I saw a friend on Facebook post a challenge. She is a fellow pastor’s wife who has faced some pretty significant issues in her life. Her challenge was to pick a habit to focus on for 30 days. At least, I think it was 30 days. I have participated in
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Fruits of the Spirit for the Homeschool Mom – Joy

fruits of the spirit
  Joy has always been of my favorite words. It just looks cheerful. But as homeschooling moms, it can be difficult to understand joy and even harder to find it on a consistent basis. We get too stuck on works and forget to rest in grace. Then the busyness of life steals our happiness, and
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For the Tired Mom, When Trials Come

tired mom
  I had something completely different in mind to write about this month. I wanted to talk about the long and rewarding journey of homeschooling. The topic is certainly worthy. There will always need to be a cheer squad of those of us who have been in the trenches a little longer. But today. Today,
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How to Recover When You’ve Crashed and Burned

how to recover
  Most of us have experienced “those” seasons. The ones that leave us exhausted, shriveled up, and sometimes hopeless. Loss of a job, a big move, the death of a loved one, an extended illness, hospitalization, marital woes, or… a worldwide pandemic that leaves us closed up for months on end with only social media,
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Hey Mama Monday: Mama, Do I Need to Protect Myself?

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  “Do I Need to Protect Myself?” Often, we ask ourselves this question when we have been hurt, have enemies, or are feeling particularly weak. Protecting our children is one thing, and that is our job. But protecting ourselves is really the job of our Father. He protects so we don’t have to. Ever been
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Resting In Homeschool Rhythms

homeschool rhythms
  Do you find yourself stressing every day over keeping homeschool routines? Perhaps you’re new to homeschooling, and you’re not sure if you’re “doing it right.” Maybe the thought of keeping routines is preventing you from beginning your homeschool journey. While practicing certain routines in your homeschool can help cultivate learning, it can also leave
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