The Third Time is the Charm

Curriculum, Encouragement

by Rebecca Kocsis We changed curriculum three times the first year we started to homeschool. Three times. The year we started homeschooling my kids were four, six, and seven. I had mostly borrowed material from a friend that was designed for traditional classroom use....

Avoiding the Inevitable

Encouragement, Leaders

by Rebecca Kocsis Not so long ago one of the freeways near me was undergoing construction—major construction—for a couple of years. Because it was a major freeway it was a frustrating and painful experience for any of us trying to navigate from one part of town to the...

7 Ways to Simplify Your Homeschool

Curriculum, Decisions, Encouragement

Editor’s Note: This time of year is often referred to as the “winter blues.” The holidays are over and the end of the school year is far off in the distance. It can be challenging to keep a positive attitude (both mom and kids!) and to keep pushing on with school. We...

Finding the Silver Lining

Encouragement

by Katie Julius Whew! We made it to 2021! Doesn’t feel much different, though, does it? I remember as a child when it was a few days before a milestone birthday. Everyone who had seen me was making a big deal about becoming a teenager. There was much anticipation...

The Beauty of Restful Homeschooling

Encouragement, Family, Household Management, Mothers

by Danielle Poorman I realized there was a missing ingredient to the success of our homeschool. If someone told me ten years ago that I would eventually homeschool my children, I would have laughed out loud. Even as an experienced brick-and-mortar teacher, I never...

Lessons from Advent

Encouragement, Holidays

by Katie Julius As a child, I have fond memories of both our church and family celebrating Advent with the lighting of candles on an advent wreath. When we changed churches as a teen, there was not as much emphasis on the liturgical tradition and it kind of faded...