5 Ways to Make Difficult Topics Easier

I am convinced that in any given homeschool, there are subjects that are given more than their share of attention, and then there are those that sometimes get a bit, well, neglected, for one simple reason: Mom and/or Dad’s interest and enthusiasm about that particular topic.   I constantly meet parents who talk in terms of […]

A Blessed Heritage in Kid’s Language

Children are a heritage from the Lord,     offspring a reward from him. 4 Like arrows in the hands of a warrior     are children born in one’s youth. 5 Blessed is the man     whose quiver is full of them. They will not be put to shame     when they contend with their opponents in court.                                                                                                  Psalms 127:3-5  In my […]

Our School in a Notebook

Not too long ago, I read a great article from a friend on recognizing and recuperating from homeschool burnout.    I’ve had that season in my life, but what struck me in reading through her post this time was a quote from Miss Charlotte Mason: The object of children’s literary studies is not to give them precise […]

Starting a Home-Based Business, Pt. 3

For those of you waiting on the third (and final) installment of this series, it is published here, and may God bless your hands and heart to do His will, whatever it may be.   Remember, commit to the LORD whatever you do,  and he will establish your plans.   Proverbs 16:3 Also, for convenience’s sake, here is […]