Most of us are pretty busy people. In my own life, I am barely keeping up. When I think of giving my time to others, it sometimes feels overwhelming. Yet, isn't that what Jesus told us to do? How can we give, and teach our children to give, when we are over-scheduled and busy? First, there are two areas that we need to consider when we think of giving: inside our home and … [Read more...] about Giving, Without Giving Up
Homeschool Encouragement
Flexibility Matters
I would say that most of us who homeschool know that a great benefit is that we can be flexible in our scheduling. What I didn't expect and always seems to haunt me is the guilt that goes along with venturing from the norm or changing my planned schedule. I know that we homeschool so that we can put our family first, and yet when we need to put our family first, I … [Read more...] about Flexibility Matters
When Family Doesn’t Support Your Decision to Homeschool
I first made the decision to homeschool my oldest thirteen years ago. My husband had several siblings who had homeschooled their kids and my decision didn't raise any eyebrows on that side of the family. His family was supportive and encouraging and those who had homeschooled themselves were helpful and full of suggestions. It therefore came as somewhat of a shock to me when … [Read more...] about When Family Doesn’t Support Your Decision to Homeschool
Homeschooling When It’s Hard
I have four children. They range from ages 9-15. I have it pretty easy most of the time. They are self-sufficient. They mostly do as they are told and we are having a period of everyone’s “got it” in their subjects. In the past this was very rarely the case. I have two with learning disabilities and we had a long period of very difficult years. Reading was non-existent, … [Read more...] about Homeschooling When It’s Hard
Keeping Up With Standards
This is a confession. I would ask you not to laugh but I laugh every time I think of this. I like to check out the state SOL’s (Standards of Learning) every now and then to see if my children are on target with their learning. I do not feel the need to go over everything the state lists I am just trying to get a rough idea of what a child should know for their … [Read more...] about Keeping Up With Standards