Hey Mama Monday: Can You Teach Civics & Government, Mama?

  Hey Mama,   It’s almost June . . . and then on to July . . . can you believe it? Summer always seems to fly by (even though it’s hardly started), and with summer comes BBQs, picnics, fireworks, and 4th of July! I love hearing phrases like “one nation under God” and “in
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Hey Mama Monday: Step One for Teaching Science to High School Homeschoolers, Mama

  Hey Mama,   So my house is really a mess right now. There’s a tall tower of folded towels on the coffee table which may or may not make it to the linen closet (ever). Often it seems they get knocked over before I can even deal with them. I have blueberry pancake batter
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Hey Mama Monday: Why Study Foreign Language, Mama?

  Hey Mama,   There are a lot of options for teaching foreign languages now–online, DVDs, co-ops, etc. Sign language can even count as a foreign language credit. Check out some options: The Value of a Foreign Language Teaching Foreign Language Which Language to Learn? American Sign Language Have you looked lately at the Foreign
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Hey Mama Monday: Support Groups, Conventions, and Co-ops: Should You Attend, Mama?

  Hey Mama,   It’s been a busy and stressful couple of weeks at our house—so I’m going to focus on some encouragement. Have you felt encouraged lately? If not, find some support. I don’t mean just family or hubby support. I mean godly, sweet Mamas who have been where you’re at and can tell
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Hey Mama Monday: Teaching the Only Child, Mama

  Hey Mama,   Homeschooling one child? Here’s some advice from TOS magazine: One Child, One Journey – Shelly Campbell-Harley The Joy of Homeschooling Only One Child – Julie Jeavons The Great Bugaboo – Donna Conner For more advice, just search the magazine free at www.TOSMagazine.com. Are you facing trials right now? Trials will come
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High School Help for Transcripts, Credits, and Graduation, Mama

Hey Mama, Homeschooling high school is like homeschooling children of any age—you need to rely on the Lord to get you and your children through it all. With lots of prayer, guidance from the Lord, and support from family and friends, your children can earn the credits needed. You can create a transcript, and together
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Are You Reading Aloud as a Family, Mama?

Are you reading aloud as a family? It’s a good way to enjoy great literature together. Recently our family finished The Three Weavers (Lamplighter Publishing), Hedge of Thorns, Stranger at Home, and now we’re in the midst of The Lost Ruby. The Lamplighter Rare Collector’s Series is so fantastic. These are character-building books, and our
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Home Is Where the Love Is, Mama

Hey Mama, It’s only February, yet it’s so easy to slap yourself down. You’re doing it a lot these days, aren’t you? House messy, kids not schooled to the level you had hoped for, and you feel like you’re letting Hubby down (in more areas than one). And who even has time to figure out
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