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Dec. 28, 2018
Use This Powerful Key to Create a Restful Homeschool Atmosphere
The moment you step into a spa, something changes. You relax your shoulders and breathe deeply, drinking in your surroundings. Enveloped by a calming aroma, cozy lighting, and soft music, you exhale slowly, admiring the clean, clutter-free atmosphere around you. … Continue reading
Tagged family culture, Homeschooling, rest
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Oct. 2, 2017
Moving from Exhaustion to Rhythms of Rest in Your Homeschool Life
Are you tired? I don't mean the kind of tiredness which goes with the territory of being a full-time educator, full-time mom, and full-time renaissance woman. (Pass the coffee.) No, I'm talking about habitual, out-of-control, runaway tiredness, the kind of … Continue reading
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Jan. 2, 2017
Four Levels of Rest for Homeschool Parents
God seems to take rest pretty seriously. And as we sit in this limbo time between Christmas and the New Year, you might be more aware than usual of your need for deep rest. Perhaps you don't just feel "body … Continue reading
Tagged burnout, Encouragement, goals, rest, vacation
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Jul. 30, 2016
Housekeeping #5: Find one spot
There are days that a hurricane apparently ripped through my house and left all spaces in upheaval. On those days, I find a spot in the house, clean it up, and look at it for a bit. This one spot … Continue reading
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Oct. 21, 2014
Taking Time
I am primarily a doer. I like to take care of myself. I like to care for my family. But these past few weeks, months really, have been flying by with not a lot of doing. Being hugely pregnant most … Continue reading
Tagged joy, parenting, rest, waiting
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Jun. 9, 2014
When to Stay Within the Lines
My wife has been helping a family at church by watching their not-yet-two-year-old. She's a cute kid with a giant impish grin and a vocabulary that's growing beyond "car" and "motorcycle" (her dad's a mechanic and loves cars, so she … Continue reading
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May. 29, 2014
8 ways for homeschool moms to get more sleep
For many families, homeschooling means more sleep. And that is good news for kids. But what about moms? Sleep deprivation seems like part of the job description. And let's be honest: It is hard to serve your family well when … Continue reading
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