3 Ways Homeschool Moms Tear Each Other Down
One would think that with all the challenges we face as homeshooling moms, we would be some of the most supportive women on earth. We live daily with …
The Difficult Days of Homeschooling a Gifted/2e Child
If you receive my newsletter, you already know that the past couple of weeks were tough. I mentioned in the last newsletter that I was calling the …
Hibernation Homeschooling
Many of you have probably heard the term carschooling which is about homeschooling on the go. But I would guess you’ve never heard of the …
Hygge, Cabin Fever, and a Cardboard Playhouse
When you live in a place with long winters, you need to develop ways of not just coping with winter but thriving in it. Winter in Michigan begins …
Our Family’s Positive Experience With Minecraft
I freely admit that I was skeptical about the value of Minecraft. Part of that was my own inherent bias since I’ve never been inclined to play …
Saying “No” To Church Pressures
Belonging to the body of Christ can be one of the most wonderful aspects of our lives. And belonging to a church can truly be one of the most …
Saying “No” To Homeschool Pressures
If you’ve been homeschooling for any length of time, you know that it comes with its own set of pressures. Choosing a homeschool philosophy, …
Saying “No” To Holiday Pressures
So how were your holidays? Were they enjoyable? Meaningful? Special? Or were they (as Peggy called hers in a comment on another post) a …
Saying “No” To Unhealthy Relationships
Some of the most difficult decisions David and I have had to make as a couple in our eighteen years together has been breaking off unhealthy …
Saying “No” To Burnout
Have you ever felt completely burned out? I have and I’m sure you have, too. Maybe you are struggling with burnout at this moment. Many of us …
New Series: 5 Days of Saying “No”
I believe the word “No” is powerful in a positive and freeing way. Learning to say “No” set me free in many ways. It freed me …
Our Homeschool Learning Room Changed Up
I love the house we live in, but if there is one thing that I find challenging it is the fact that I am limited how much I can move the furniture …