Raise your hand if your homeschool has ever felt less like “Little House on the Prairie” and more like “Lord of the Flies.” I remember one particular Monday that broke me. The dishwasher was humming, math books were open, and the air was thick with tension. My youngest was crying over phonics, convinced that the…
Oh, friend, can we just pull up a chair, take a deep breath, and talk about summer? As the weather warms up, I always feel this beautiful mix of anticipation and, if I’m being completely honest, a little bit of apprehension. We imagine these golden, sun-drenched weeks of peaceful park dates, reading on the porch,…
My first year of homeschool was in an apartment in Northern California. One five-year-old boy did his best to write neatly in the workbook pages. The following year, when we moved to Montana, I taught him to read along with his three-year-old sister. I thought the years were so busy. They were. Years of rushing…
By Tricia Goyer Some days I look around my house — books everywhere, shoes no one claims, a therapy schedule color-coded like a military operation — and I think, “Well, this definitely wasn’t in the glossy homeschool brochures.” If you’ve ever felt like the odd one out… the mom who loves her kids fiercely but…
If you’re staring at a stack of books you haven’t opened, hunting for the Spanish curriculum you swore you ordered, or realizing you’re simply not ready, let me whisper some truth: you are not alone. Homeschooling doesn’t begin with Pinterest-worthy schedules, shiny new planners, and every subject mapped out. It begins with connection. It begins…
I’ll never forget a particular day back in 2006. I was sick—truly sick—and for once, I let myself stay in bed. The stuffed nose and sore throat weren’t fun, but (should I admit this?) the idea of going nowhere and doing nothing kind of appealed to me. And do you know what surprised me the…
Sunday was Mother’s Day, and if I’m being honest, this holiday still stirs up all kinds of emotions for me. I love my mom dearly. And now, by God’s grace, she lives in the same town as I do! What a gift it is to see her regularly and share life side by side. But…
Have you ever stopped to think about how much your childhood has influenced the person you are today? The joys, struggles, and lessons from those early years leave lasting imprints on our hearts. Some of us have childhood memories filled with warmth, love, and security. Others endured difficulties, pain, or loneliness. Yet, no matter our…
Fall is coming! As we look forward to the leaves turning their vibrant colors and the days growing shorter, it’s easy to feel a sense of anticipation. While the cooler weather (unless you live here in Arkansas!) might make us spend more time indoors, it doesn’t mean we have to settle for boredom. If you’re…
It’s Time to Get Creative, Mom. As a writer, I know all about creativity. I know how essential it is to be creative. I know how fun it can be. I also know what it’s like to be at a loss for creativity. Even as a mom, creativity is important. Combine the…
6 Ways to Find Joy in Your Day {Printable!} As a homeschooling mom, I’ve had kids at home for 32 years. This means noisy days, busy days, and these kids-are-giving-me-a-headache days. I’ve been homeschooling for 28 years and still have another seven years to go! Does that seem overwhelming? It would have been if I…
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