Monthly Archives: March 2009

Mar. 20, 2009

I found my desk!

By Judy

I don't know about anyone else, but February and March tend to be the hardest months of the year ... for homeschooling or just life in general! My desk is always a good indicator of this mid-winter slump. Instructor's Guides … Continue reading →

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Mar. 20, 2009

The stuff that curriculum doesn't cover . . .

By Judy

I had the opportunity to be away from home for about 5 days this past week. As I talked with my kids over the phone and then returned home, it occurred to me that I've had to teach my children … Continue reading →

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Mar. 20, 2009

Who's in charge here anyway?!

By Judy

I had the privilege to spend some time with a young homeschool mom not long ago. She has one school-age child (8) and two toddlers (2 and 4). As we discussed how her homeschooling was going, she shared what I've … Continue reading →

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Mar. 20, 2009

Who am I anyway?

By Judy

Continuing my reading through Calm My Anxious Heart the other day, I came across a chapter on being content with the role that God has given me. It occurred to me that homeschooling moms probably struggle tremendously with the whole … Continue reading →

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Mar. 20, 2009

Calm My Anxious Heart

By Judy

So I finished Piper's Future Grace in 2008 and have begun a new study titled Calm My Anxious Heart by Linda Dillow. How was I to know it would be so timely for my life's circumstances?! Obviously God knew. Contentment … Continue reading →

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Mar. 20, 2009

Homeschooling Resolutions

By Judy

I suppose resolutions are a good thing ... though I will admit that I shudder whenever someone asks if I've made my New Year's resolutions yet. As I was thinking about resolutions today, the thought crossed my mind that homeschool … Continue reading →

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Mar. 20, 2009

Does January = time for educational change?

By Judy

Once the busyness of the holidays diminishes, many parents begin to listen to their children complain about returning to school. Some of it is simply the weeping and wailing about education in general that kids are required to do because … Continue reading →

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