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May. 4, 2021
Set Summer Goals You Will be Thankful for in September
In our neck of the woods, it has been a long school year, and we’re all looking forward to a summer break. Come June, we’ll trade in our lesson plans for the trampoline, the pool, and popsicles. But because I’m … Continue reading
Nov. 9, 2020
The Four Levels of Rest Homeschool Parents Need
God seems to take rest pretty seriously. In this strange year of 2020, you might be more aware than usual of your need for deep rest. Perhaps you don't just feel body tired, but tired in your soul. That's more … Continue reading
Tagged burnout, Encouragement, goals, rest, self-care, vacation
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Apr. 15, 2020
Mastery vs Completion: Working to Finish or Working to Learn?
What's more important to you in your homeschool? Finishing the curriculum or mastering the concepts? Checking the boxes or seeing your kids make mental connections? When I considered my goals for my homeschool, it decided I wanted to prioritize mastery … Continue reading
Tagged goals, Homeschooling, mastery, pace, perfectionism
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Jan. 3, 2020
A Simple Model for Making New Year's Resolutions
"My kids love to read, so it was only natural to pick a literature-based curriculum like Sonlight. My favorite thing about homeschooling is packing our backpack of books and schooling outside as much as I can when the weather permits. … Continue reading
Tagged goal setting, goals, new year, resolutions, self-care
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Aug. 21, 2017
Vaulting into Homeschool: Where to Set the Bar of Expectations
It is extremely difficult to parent without comparison. It starts with that growth chart in the pediatrician’s office, and it continues through each developmental milestone. The same can be said in our homeschool. We use learning assessments that gauge the … Continue reading
Tagged comparison, expectations, goals, homeschool
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Jun. 5, 2017
Goal Setting for Homeschool: Wisdom, Stature, and Favor with God
Judy: Today I've asked Kelly and Jill to sit down with me once again and talk over the topics of goal setting, organization, and time management. I don't know about you, but this is an area in which I sometimes … Continue reading
Tagged goals, homeschool, podcasts, wisdom
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May. 15, 2017
Homeschooling Away From a Fear Versus Towards a Goal
I didn't decide to homeschool for lofty reasons. I didn't have a clear vision for my children's education. I didn't even really want to be at home with them all day. I agreed to try homeschooling because we couldn't afford … Continue reading
