The beginning of a new school year is upon us. For me, there is excitement and hope for the possibilities that lie ahead, but there is also some anxiety. I often find myself wrestling at this time of year with feelings of insecurity. These questions go through my mind. "Am I teaching my kids enough?" "Have I done enough?" "Am I qualified to do this?" "What if I don't teach them … [Read more...] about New Homeschool Year Uncertainty
Old-School HSV Posts
Preparing for the School Year: The Marathon Epiphany
It’s time to start school again. I’m not as excited as I have been in years past, although I’ve been talking it up to the girls and putting on my happy face. To be honest, I’m tired. I have put prayer and thought into making changes so our homeschool will match what I feel God has placed on my heart. I have spent the summer reading the Bible in 90 Days plan and 7 Tools for … [Read more...] about Preparing for the School Year: The Marathon Epiphany
A Time for Everything
As a mom one of the biggest things that I struggle with is time management. It is natural for me to think that I am being more productive with my time, the more that I accomplish. I love check lists and the more that I check off, the better I feel. Along with this frame of mind is a common saying that haunts me, “God wants us to be good stewards of our time.” This just makes … [Read more...] about A Time for Everything
Finding Your Homeschool Groove
Finding your homeschool groove can take plenty of trial and error. Finding your groove involves nothing more than being in a comfortable spot with your day. Notice I don't say a perfect day, I said a comfortable day. We are getting ready to embark on our 7th year of home education. I have found some strategies to help our household get into a homeschool groove. … [Read more...] about Finding Your Homeschool Groove
Unpopular Parenting
To many people, I am considered an overprotective mom. By many, I mean those who don’t believe in homeschooling and don’t understand our way of life. However, I do not believe that I am OVERprotective. Our family is centered on the Bible, and we are striving to raise children, who have tender hearts, towards the things of God. Sometimes, though, it can be the “unpopular” way of … [Read more...] about Unpopular Parenting