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My friend Ruth Bethea just graduated her oldest twins this last Spring. She is sweet, honest genuine and so so wise. She has great advice on homeschooling through High School, don’t miss this interview!
When it comes to homeschool, there are SO many methods and learning styles to choose from, which is wonderful and overwhelming. Here is a little snip it of the Classical model of educating and a great interview with my good friend Kristin Phillips.
I explained in last week's post how multi-tasking gets in the way of the things that are truly important to the very people in my home. Well, what about those right outside of the door?
In this post, I try to tackle this ugly multi-tasking disease I have been plagued with for years. I am slowing down and simplifying, but it is a work in progress.
Rest does not necessarily mean inactivity. How are you creating a Sabbath rest in your home and in your life?
What if patience was meant to be more than acceptance of delay? I believe it is.
Homeschooling moms, this IS the hardest part of the year. Every year. Routine has become boring and somewhat sub par, lack of routine has turned our brains into a spiral of survival. Not to mention the WEATHER that keeps us inside with kids all day long and all that built up energy we wish would rub off on us just for a bit. I have 10 tips that help me stay encouraged during this time of the year.
One of the hardest things as parents, is to follow through on that ugly threat that you just gave your child about not being able to go to their favorite park, extra-curricular activity, or (for the love of Pete—who is Pete?!?) threatening to not take them to Grandma and Grandpa's house!
"YOU DON'T EVEN TRY TO DO HARD THINGS!" Were the words that came out of my son Jude's mouth as tears rolled down his cheeks and his hands balled up into fists.
The first few years of homeschooling with littles running around is not easy. Every day will require work, tears, laughter and abundant grace. I am typing these words maybe for the sheer fact that I need to hear them, but I hope to encourage you through them as well.
If someone were to ask me, "What is the most important thing I can do in order to be best prepared for homeschooling?" My simple answer would be...
