Every homeschool mom needs a little pick-me-up. I love being there for my kids and facilitating their learning process, but even with decades of experience, I can still get a bit frazzled. If you know a homeschooling mom in your community, church, or co-op, here is one of the sweetest things you can do to…
It’s a strange thing to admit: as a homeschool mom, I was rarely by myself, but there were many, many seasons when I felt lonely. My children were with me all day—and often all night, depending on who needed a drink, couldn’t sleep, or suddenly remembered something important at bedtime. There were lessons to teach,…
If you are sitting at your kitchen table right now, staring at a fresh stack of homeschool curriculum and feeling a wave of overwhelm, fear, or deep self-doubt about the upcoming school year, please take a deep breath. You are not alone, and you are exactly the mom your children need. Twenty years ago, when…
One of the greatest gifts we can give another person costs nothing. Our words. I’ve discovered that sometimes the right words, spoken at the right moment, can change the direction of someone’s entire day. Sometimes it even changes their life. In 2000, I went on what I thought was a vacation with two of my…
Many years ago, my husband John and I found ourselves searching for a new church home. With a preschooler, a toddler, and a baby on the way, most Sundays felt like a balancing act—and honestly, I spent more time out of the sanctuary than in it. One Sunday, we visited a large church with a…
Hello again, friends! I’m back, as promised, with Part 2 of our Books We’re Thankful For series. More of you have chimed in with your favorite reads, and here they are, ending with my personal favorite of the year! What book are you thankful for this season? Leave us a comment and a new book…
Happy season of Thanksgiving to you and your family! I hope you enjoy your holidays with loved ones. I recently asked my Facebook friends what books they’re thankful for, and I thought this month would be the perfect time to share some of their answers. I’ll be back next week with more! What book are…
Thanksgiving is right around the corner, and like many homeschool moms, I’m already preparing for a season focused on gratitude. Our menu is ready, and the whole family will be here. But beyond planning meals and family gatherings, during the holidays I’m more focused on teaching my kids the heart of Thanksgiving: gratitude over entitlement….
One of the best things we can do for ourselves is to prepare to be healthy—both in mind and body. As a mom of ten, I understand chaos, and I know how easy it can be to let our health slip away as we take care of everyone else. But here’s the good news: we…
When I think of my stepmom, Carol, I’m reminded of her warmth, her kindness, and her strength. Step-moms are supposed to be wicked, or so the stories say, but Carol wasn’t. She always had a smile, a kind word, and an open heart. Even though I was already grown when she married my dad, she…
In September 2001, I stood alongside a dozen women, waiting for the first teen mother to walk through the door of our new Teen MOPS (Mothers of Preschoolers) support group. After serving as the volunteer director at Hope Pregnancy Center for two years, I longed for a way to make a real difference in the…
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