One of the biggest mistakes that homeschoolers make is trying to find the perfect curriculum or set the ideal schedule. The problem is that no two children are the same. Better instead is to learn all the best parts of our own kids and go from there. And that’s what we’re talking about in today’s… [Continue Reading]
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Five Simple Ways to Lift Your Spirits
**Scroll below to win The Giving Manger for your family!** This Christmas you can use these five simple ways to lift your spirits and the hearts of those around you as well. By choosing to look outside yourself, you–and your family–can be blessed and be a blessing in this season of the greatest gift of… [Continue Reading]
Teaching the Strong-Willed Child at Home
Here’s some hope and help for Teaching the Strong-Willed Child at Home! Teaching the Strong-Willed Child at Home I used to laugh when my mother-in-law, Darlyne, told me how my husband was a strong-willed child. That was until our daughter turned out to be exactly like her dad. A scrawny high schooler, John… [Continue Reading]
The Pros and Cons of Homeschooling When Your Child Has Special Needs | Jackie Nunes, Wondermoms.org
The Pros and Cons of Homeschooling When Your Child Has Special Needs Special needs homeschooling is a subject I get asked about often. Today we welcome Jackie Nunes of Wondermoms.org to the blog to talk about special needs homeschooling. Wondermoms.org shares the pros and cons of homeschool when your child has special needs. The Pros… [Continue Reading]
Sonlight Unboxing & How I Homeschool Multiple Ages Together
One of my favorite times of the year is when my new homeschool curriculum arrives. The last couple of years I’ve used Sonlight to homeschool all my children together. It works great!! I’m doing the same thing this year, too. Below is my unboxing video. This year I’m using History/Bible/Literature (HBL) Levels C and H…. [Continue Reading]
Teaching About Christmas Past to Reduce Christmas “Presents”
Helping our children understand the importance of the season can start by Teaching About Christmas Past. This guest post and FREE printable from Sarah Sundin can help reduce the desire for “presents” and help us all to bask in the true gift–His presence. I hope it blesses your family. Merry Christmas! Teaching about Christmas Past… [Continue Reading]