Shoes tied – chubby fingers take the bunny round the hole to make the perfectly lopsided bow. Letters formed – pencils in an awkward grip sketch letters all the way to the blue border, and little ones float below the dotted line. Teeth brushed – paste on brush, sink, lips, shirt and hands – yet […]
Advice for a new Homeschooling Mom: 33 Things I’ve Learned in 25 years of homeschooling!
When I first started homeschooling, I had an idea of what it would look like. I ordered a huge box curriculum, bought old school desks and prepared to do school at home. I’ve learned many things along the way. Here are things I wish I’d known 25 years ago: Don’t compare! Don’t compare yourself with […]
For When You Feel Afraid
“When anxiety was great within me, your consolation brought me joy.” –Psalm 94:19 It’s comforting to me to know that many of the men and women of faith in the Bible wrestled with fear. “Anxiety was great” within them just as it can be in me. If you are a parent, you know exactly what […]
Happy Father’s Day!
Five Summer Jobs for Tweens
My daughters have reached the age where they’re old enough to create wish lists on Amazon, but still too young to pay for them. In an effort to teach our kids about good stewardship and work ethics, my husband and I encourage an entrepreneurial project every summer. We brainstorm ideas, determine a rudimentary profit and […]