One of the greatest challenges of the homeschooling family is keeping the little ones busy while you are working with the older kids. The solution can be as easy as getting your toddler involved. I know it sounds scary and time confusing to get your toddler involved but you might find it is less disruptive … Read more
We have homeschooled our family right from the beginning – through 10 years of having babies, 3 years of my husband going back to college, 2 moves for jobs, losing a job, re-enlisting in the military, another move, parenting on my own while he was away for many training courses and a tour in Afghanistan, … Read more
When you first start thinking about homeschooling through high school, your reaction is often one of fear and confusion. The entire idea seems simply overwhelming and impossible. I know. I’ve been there. Let me assure you that it is possible to homeschool through high school without going crazy, filing bankruptcy, or alienating your children. Just … Read more
If your kids are anything like my kids, they love to get their hands on any building toy they can. Over the years, we have amassed Mega Bloks, giant-sized cardboard bricks for building houses, wooden blocks, Duplos, Erector sets, Zoobs, and small-sized Legos. Once or twice a year when we go through our toys and … Read more
I need a big picture right now. I need to better prioritize in our home and school. Why are there so many times I have to say no, when as the keeper of our home it should be a place pleasing to God. It should be a home that is full of things to inspire … Read more