February is Halfway!

by Connie Burroughs Celebrating the New Year has left some of you with a sense of excitement … a fresh new start! On the other hand, some of you feel overwhelmed trying to get back in the swing of things after the busy Christmas season. The inspiring book, One...

What Do You Think About God’s Provision?

by Gena Suarez What do you think about God’s provision? When comparing it to the way you and your husband provide for your own children, does it measure up? It is very easy to fall into the trap of thinking, "Where is God? Why won’t He provide?" when in actuality, you...

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Wading through Difficult Seasons

by Jan Burt When we find ourselves in a difficult season of life, whether it is a heavy moment that feels as if our world has come crashing down around us or a circumstance we have been enduring for an extended period, we need the tenacity and wherewithal to hang on...

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Let’s Get Real

by Katie Julius I saw a meme recently on my feed. I can’t recall exactly what it said, but this was the jist of it: ME: I’m tired. I could use a break. SOCIAL MEDIA: You’re a mom! You’ve got this! ME: I really could use some help. SOCIAL MEDIA: You’re a strong mama!...

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Skipping Thanksgiving?

by Rebecca Kocsis October is in the rearview mirror, though I suspect the remnants of it are loitering around your house. I’ll bet you have buckets of candies yet to be counted, organized, traded, and consumed, along with superhero costumes not yet in the closet....

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Mad Cow Mama

by Gena Suarez You got through the week. You did it. And I know there were moments you feel you probably suffered from "mad cow mama" syndrome, but what’s done is done. Good thing your Father is patient, and your family so forgiving. They love you. I think it’s good...

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Don’t Be Afraid to Use ‘Starts’

by Christina Rivera I'm not just a home school mamma; I'm also a huge fan of gardening. Most of my children have grown up 'farm-schooling'. We used to struggle to plant from seeds with the idea that all 'real' gardeners always sow seeds. It was a struggle, and we...

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The Day I Almost Quit and How God Worked it Out for Our Good

by Susan Pineda How can I homeschool if my kids won’t do what I ask? That is a really great question - an important, practical question. If it is a constant battle to get the work done, or worse - it seems impossible to get the work done, then what? Do I have to admit...

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A Year Like No Other

by Rebecca Kocsis “This has been a year like no other with new families and expanding classes … I’ve been working 70+ hours a week for several weeks now … and my son is getting married in two weeks.” Leslie Blankshain, Homeschool Family Ministries Support Network...

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Grading Your Homeschooler

by Rebecca Kocsis A question we have heard frequently in the last couple of months, especially from new homeschooling parents is how to assign grades as a homeschool parent teacher. It’s a great question since we are so accustomed to a certain system that indicates...

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When Phonics Isn’t Working

by Jan Bedell, PhD, M.ND., “Brain Coach™ Editor's Note: We've seen encountered many parents who are seeking help for their children who are struggling with reading. As the mom of a struggling reader myself, this article really resonated with me. Dr. Bedell offers...

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