Strength and Beauty at Home: Helping women thrive at home while trying to manage their "homefront" well.
Does your child love doodling, writing, coloring, and creating? My children all enjoy these things and we are always looking for new ways to satisfy their longing to create. The challenge is, some of my children enjoy coloring over drawing, and some of them enjoy drawing and creating instead of coloring. It can be difficult […] Read more…
Let’s go on a tour of my homeschool planner. I am thrilled how mine turned out after I bound it together and decorated it with some washi tape. Who doesn’t love a little washi decor?! Let’s start with the cover. I chose to use the pastel colored planner this year. (The bold option is super […] Read more…
Homeschooling all ages is a challenge, but when you add in babies, toddlers, and preschoolers it can be overwhelming. I have moms ask me this question a lot, “What do I do with my non-school aged children while I am trying to homeschool my other children?” The simple answer is there is no magic bullet […] Read more…
The digital world we live in can make homeschooling seem glamorous and wonderful, almost too good to be true. Sometimes people are afraid to talk about what no one sees on camera, the “ugly” side of homeschooling. Let’s talk about some of those things and clear the air of any misconceptions that social media creates. […] Read more…
“Mom, can you read this to me?” “Mom, can you help me with this?” “Mom, I have a question!” You probably hear these words from your own children, like I do, many times every school day. I find I am easily frustrated with so many questions bombarding me while I am trying to teach, guide, and instruct […] Read more…
Originally posted on practicalfamily.org. If you scroll through Pinterest or Instagram, you are guaranteed to find beautiful pictures of school rooms and organizational tools that make you swoon. The stunning photos may give the impression that having an elaborate homeschool set up will make you into the best homeschool parent and mold your children into the smartest, most well rounded students. […] Read more…
Home maintenance can overwhelm even the most organized of us and create extra havoc when children are involved. There are days I would rather throw in the towel instead of train my children for the thousandth time how to make their bed, pick up clothes, or put away dishes. It can be exhausting and can sap my […] Read more…
Curriculum choices can overwhelm even the most seasoned homeschooler. As you know, there are many options, creating even more confusion when it comes to narrowing the choice to only one. With so many programs available, here’s the big question we all ask: Which one is the right one? Or maybe you find yourself asking… How can we know which one […] Read more…
Whether you are starting your homeschool journey with a kindergartner or a high schooler, you are in for an adventure. It’s one that doesn’t come with an exact map. This journey will lead you through deep valleys, up steep mountains, and through serene places. Sometimes you find it has placed you smack dab in the middle of a raging […] Read more…
Have you ever found yourself struggling to keep your eyes open while you read a history textbook? Even though you cannot see me right now, I am raising my hand with great enthusiasm. I DO NOT enjoy reading history books that are filled with facts and figures. I love a good story, but not the […] Read more…