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In today’s world, we focus on our exterior and our body a lot. Makeup. Diets. Supplements. Essential Oils… it is easy for it to become an obsession. Yes, it is a good thing to care about what it is that you take into your body, but it is even more imperative to consider what it is that…
Did you resolve to cultivate better quality time with your teen in 2018? Or maybe you committed to better self-care? If these resolutions sound familiar, keep reading! As a homeschooling parent, you probably already spend a lot of time reading with and/or asking your teenager to read books for academics. However, I want to encourage…
There are many times in our lives when we find ourselves preparing for a new season. Are you getting ready for a move? A job change? Going back to work? Having a new baby? Starting to homeschool or transitioning out of homeschooling? My life has been a series of changes. Each time a change happened…
When we choose to be present, we say yes to the gift of right now
Mom, meet your new best friend – Circle with Disney. Managing children’s online presence is getting more and more challenging. Most of us have a story about one of our kiddos stumbling onto a website that was inappropriate. And as our children mature, they are online more and more. The internet is the wild west frontier of…
Just one look around and it’s painfully obvious there is an entire generation of people who are seemingly incapable of thinking for themselves. Many have been far too influenced by media, peers, and the educational system and can’t seem to conjure up an independent thought. One of the reasons we decided to homeschool was that…
Have you ever looked back at your life or even a particular situation and wished you’d known what you know now before that event or situation happened? It’s happened to me many times, and it’s probably happened to you too! Titus 2:4 instructs older women to behave well (set a good example) and to teach…
Hi! I’m Wendy, and I survived homeschooling my teenage son! And I do have a few ideas for you on how to survive homeschooling your teenage son (or daughter) too! At this time of year, many of us are looking at what worked and what didn’t work for our homeschools as we get back on…
The Value of Play Do you ever find yourself thinking your children are wasting time playing? Maybe they should be doing school work, doing chores, or doing something else productive. Because we adults don’t often (or at least not often enough) take time to just relax and have fun, we sometimes find ourselves thinking our…
With all the gifting happening at this time of year, there’s lots to be thankful for. Even without material gifts, this Christmas time is one that highlights the many good things we have to be grateful for. It’s also a great opportunity to teach our children the importance of saying thank you. So here goes…
What a beautiful way to transition from receiving gifts from Santa to being a significant part of the Christmas spirit… when they stop believing in Santa. I’m not so sure about the age she recommends, I think it varies for each family. But I do love the idea that she proposes. What do you…
Today, September 21st, is World Gratitude Day. For those who follow these things, today is a day to look around us, take stock, and express gratitude. Ideally, it’s a day that should be repeated every day of the year. So much so that it becomes less of a special celebration and more of an embedded…
