Classes, Family, Homeschool, Household Management, Planning
by Karen D. Koch Before you read this, get yourself a cup of tea and take a deep breath. For many of us, the school year is quickly approaching and, if you are like me, you’re wondering, once again, what you have gotten yourself into with this homeschooling thing. I...
Decisions, Encouragement, Family, God's Plan, Planning
Recalculating By Karen D. Koch I saw a meme on Facebook recently that shared this profound thought: “If parenting were a GPS, it would mostly just say, ‘recalculating.’ ” I think I need to put that as a sign above my computer. I think parenting, and homeschooling, by...
Decisions, Encouragement, Family, God's Plan, Mothers, Planning, Uncategorized, World View
by Janelle Knutson Many moms have come to me ready to give up on homeschooling. The culprit is an ongoing battle between them and their child over school work. Perhaps you can relate? Maybe you’ve given homeschooling a try only to find that being home all day with...
Curriculum, Homeschool, Planning, Uncategorized
by Karen D. Koch Music matters. I majored in journalism in college but accidentally minored in music because I took so many electives in the music department. So years later as a homeschool mom, I wanted to incorporate music into our curriculum. However, music lessons...
Decisions, Family, God's Plan, Planning
by Karen D. Koch Does your family have a ministry or mission? Moving overseas is not the only way to serve. Our fragmented society does all it can to “divide and conquer” our families, even Christian homeschooling families, with too many activities, different...
Convention, Decisions, Encouragement, God's Plan, Homeschool, Mothers, Planning, Support Groups
by Karen D. Koch We all need mentors in many areas of our life, and homeschooling is no different. When I first began homeschooling, I was desperately in need of advice, support, and practical support. I was blessed to join Napa Valley Home Educators that provided...
