Christian Parenting
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If You Choose Homeschooling: Step 2 – Believe
In my last post: 3 Helpful Steps If You Choose Homeschooling, we addressed step one of admitting our fears. Once we got that out of the way, we were then free to admit our excitement! Now, we’re ready to take the second step and believe. There’s nothing magical about homeschooling...
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COVID19 Quarantine: Staying Sane with Around-the-Clock Kids – Part 1
The coronavirus, COVID19 quarantine and restrictions may have you less worried about germs, but perhaps now you’re concerned about how you’ll stay sane with around-the-clock kids. About twenty years ago, I wondered the same thing—obviously not about the Coronavirus, but when I first considered homeschooling, I wondered if I’d be able to keep my sanity if I hung out with my kids twelve to sixteen hours a day. Don’t get me wrong, I loved my kids, just as you do, I’m sure. It was simply the idea of being with them all day, every day that had me nervous. If you’re a little anxious, I’m here to encourage you...
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Give a Bible Away Day
"Give a Bible Away Day" takes place one day prior to "Bring Your Bible to School Day." Anyone can participate, but its original design was for a way homeschool students to exercise brave faith.
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Pushing Reset On Your Family’s Relationship With Screens
The author of "[Un]Intentional: How Screens Secretly Shape Your Desires, and How You Can Break Free," Doug Smith, is guest posting about the value of pushing reset on your family’s relationship with screens. You're in for a treat because Doug offers an insider’s perspective on the impact of technology, informed by over two decades of web programming experience and a lifetime of Bible study. Plus, there's still time to get in on the giveaway this week. The winner of Doug Smith's book will be announced on Friday. In the meantime, come check out Doug's powerful article. It may enrich your family.
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Encouraging Introverted Children
“Encouraging Introverted Children” is part one of a three-part series I’ve chosen to write as a participant of the The Old Schoolhouse Homeschool Review Crew’s blog hop. The series is titled, “Tips for Helping Struggling Learners.” Of course, I can’t address every type of learning struggle, so I’ve chosen three areas in which I’ve had some experience—whether with my own children or others I’ve taught. There are three posts in this series: Encouraging Introverted Children Inspiring Wavering Writers Reassuring Reluctant Readers
