What is your parenting style: Shepherd or Sheepherder? Jesus was the Good Shepherd. He marked the path and led the way! I believe He gave us a pattern. He gives us some clues about good or true shepherds in the scriptures.
Read MoreSimply Homeschool
Homeschooling should be the most natural thing in the world for a mother to do, but like breastfeeding, it is surprisingly painful and difficult to get started. ;)
Read MoreMy Journey With Dyslexia – Part 2
Over the past 13 years I have been through an incredible journey with my four dyslexic children. It has been more of an adventure than I ever imagined I would have as a mother... And it gives us the knowledge that it IS possible for those who battle with dyslexia to eventually overcome their struggles and be very successful.
Read MoreMy Journey with Dyslexic Children – Part 1
I was suspicious that something might be “wrong” with my 4 year old son when he could not recognize the letters of the alphabet or say their sounds, regardless of how many times we went over it, or what games we played with letters.
Read MoreRoad Trippin'
Nowadays kids are required to sit in a car seat until their 26th birthday or until they are 200 lbs (or something like that). So I guess it shouldn’t surprise me that the idea of being five-point straight jacketed into a small space with screaming siblings for several days without wi-fi sounds like a cruel kind of crazy.
Read MoreMom, you deserve a vacation!
After a school year of dedicating your best to your family, day in and day out, you are probably due for a little rest and relaxation.
Read MoreGet a Life, Mom!
Since becoming a mother of many I had pretty much given up trying to find time for personal interests. I figured I would get back to my hobbies one day when the kids were at school. I hadn’t accounted for the fact that we would homeschool and the kids would NEVER leave!
Read MoreHomeschool: Taking the Plunge
Homeschooling is a lot like swimming. Here are some tips for avoiding a belly flop when taking the homeschooling plunge this year.
Read MoreMake Spelling Fun!
I go a bit overboard with spelling because I am such a bad speller myself. I thought spell check would always be there for me but it isn't. Not learning how to spell correctly has been one of my biggest regrets year to date. It has been the source of embarrassment to me countless times. Take it from me: Learn to spell!
Read MoreFitting the Curriculum to the Child
One of the benefits and blessings of homeschooling is the opportunity to meet the needs of each of our children. The opportunity to teach the whole child, according to his or her individual God-given gifts is a great responsibility. The rewards are equally as great.
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