What If the Kids Want to Go Back to School?
Your homeschooled kids want to go back to school? Here are 10 positive strategies to win over their hearts.
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Are We Frustrating Our Children?
Overview: Are we frustrating our children? We often put expectations on our children that don’t fit them. Discover practical ways to see the gift in each child. When we first decide to homeschool our children, most of us are excited about the prospect. Yes, there is also some fear that comes with the decision, but
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“I’m Never Going to Use This!” – 10 Things Boys Learn from Schoolwork that they WILL Use
Have you ever heard your son object to doing his school work by saying, “I’m never going to use this!” My boys say this on those days when they are wanting to do anything other than their school work. I hear this much more often than I would care to admit! This is a hard
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5 Ways to Thrive During Difficult Parenting Stages
If you’ve been reading my blog for any length of time, you’ve probably read about some of the struggles I’ve had getting along with my strong-willed sons. The tween years were especially difficult. As my sons approached the teen years, we had a hard time seeing eye to eye on things. In fact, there were
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10 Great Ways to Encourage Your Son
Overview: When boys are young, encouraging them comes naturally. When they get older, it can be trickier. Here are 5 great ways to encourage your son! I love taking videos of my family. When my boys were little, I used to make a point of keeping our video camera fully charged and at hand so that
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Is Homeschooling Strengthening your Marriage or Destroying it?
Overview: Have you entered the homeschool vortex? Does your husband even show up on your radar anymore? Find out how homeschooling can strengthen your marriage. My husband and I are preparing to celebrate our 20th wedding anniversary next week. We’ve always made it a point to ship our boys off to their grandparents’ house for
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Teaching Teenage Boys? 10 Essential Tips for Adjusting Your Approach
Overview: Teaching teenage boys? Discover 10 essential tips to adjust your approach and create a positive learning experience for both you and your son. Make homeschooling enjoyable and effective! My oldest son is only a few months away from turning 18. He has been driving himself and his brother to basketball practice and to youth group
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Teaching Boys: 10 Effective Strategies for Engaging Young Minds
Overview: Teaching boys requires a unique approach tailored to their needs. Discover ten effective ways to engage and inspire young boys in their learning journey. Make teaching boys a fun and rewarding experience! Traditional schools can be torturous for young boys: sitting still for long periods, being quiet, doing lots of worksheets, etc. The typical
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Realistic Homeschool Planning: 4 Stress Free Tips for Busy Moms
Overview: Discover 4 stress-free tips for realistic homeschool planning. Learn how to create a flexible, adaptable schedule that keeps busy moms from feeling overwhelmed. Make homeschool planning a breeze with our practical strategies. Do you struggle with homeschool planning? Do you wish you could discover some realistic homeschool planning methods? Homeschool moms have completely different
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Conquering a Homeschool Mom’s Greatest Fear: Turning Doubt into Confidence
Overview: Facing a homeschool mom’s greatest fear: the pressure of being responsible for your child’s education. Learn how to overcome the fear of failure and build confidence in your homeschooling journey. We homeschooled our sons for 17 years of homeschooling and I was completely in love with this way of life. I loved being able
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