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Sep. 21, 2018
Why Should Kids Care About Giving to International Missions?
I was a missionary kid, born deep in the heart of southern Mexico and then lived in the former Yugoslavia. The idea of giving to missions isn’t merely conceptual to me; it played out in my life in a very … Continue reading
Sep. 5, 2018
How Homeschooling Gives Young Athletes a Massive Advantage
What do Tim Tebow, Serena and Venus Williams, and Bethany Hamilton all have in common? All were young athletes who took their skill to the highest level possible, excelling beyond peers in their chosen sport. But what places them in … Continue reading
Tagged academics, athletes, athletics, flexibility, sports, travel
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Aug. 10, 2018
How Potty Training Nearly Derailed My Plan to Homeschool
Do you have young children and want to homeschool? Are you confident it’s the right decision, but have some doubts about being able to get it done? Me too, friend—all the time! It’s embarrassing to admit now, but potty training … Continue reading
Tagged discouraged, homeschool, Homeschooling, tips, toddlers, troubleshooting
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Jul. 20, 2018
A Different Set of Bible Verses for the Exhausted, Burned Out Mom
I’ve seen a lot of posts lately, using Bible verses to encourage moms to do more—to lift them up, prepare them for more work, and to heal their hearts so they can continue on. I love those articles! They motivate … Continue reading
Jul. 18, 2018
Homeschooling with Humble Confidence
There’s a tendency among homeschooling parents to try convincing the rest of the world that the path they’ve chosen for education is the best. Not the best for their child, their family, or their current season of life. Just the … Continue reading
Tagged attitude, confidence, Homeschooling, humble, humility
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Jul. 2, 2018
When Homeschool Moms Feel Invisible Like “Captain Nobody”
I need to confess. While packing carry-ons for a flight, I pulled Captain Nobody off the Sonlight shelf and quickly stuck it in my daughter's backpack—as a independent free read. (You’ve never done that, right? Judged a Sonlight read-aloud by … Continue reading
Jun. 18, 2018
Why Sending Your Child to Public School Won’t Solve Your Problems
We’ve all been there: those days when you just aren’t sure you are doing enough. When you’re certain the school down the street will do a better job that you can. Times you are so frustrated you figure it just … Continue reading
