I’ve Lost My Way

by Anjuli Watanabe I am not writing this because I have an answer to any of life’s problems. I don’t have the key to homeschool happiness or a top ten list of things to do to make your life easier. I just realized that I’ve lost my way. And I am wondering how I can...

This is Not the Way It Was Supposed to Be

As we glance at the calendar with the sky dark at 4:30 p.m. and realized the first few months of school have flown by and Christmas is just around the corner, it’s pretty common for homeschool moms (and dads) to feel tired and weary this time of year. The “new” of the...

A Passion to Teach

by Rebecca Kocsis Immediately upon making the decision to homeschool, parents are faced with the task of choosing curriculum for their children. To the novice, simply finding out where to buy curriculum seems a mystery. Very soon, though, the mystery becomes a...
Is This All There Is?

Is This All There Is?

by Rebecca Kocsis I think I’m in a rut. Actually, I’m pretty sure that I’m in a rut. One day runs into another and each one looks just like the last. I get up, do my devotions and rouse the kids (or make sure they’re up). I look at my to do list and realize once again...

Make Me a Cake

by Lisa Lenhoff, Our Autism Pilgrimage Sometimes, on the good days, I watch my daughters playing in the yard. Three beautiful girls. Three of my dearest earthly treasures. I see my oldest daughter. I see her eight-year-old legs, running, barefoot and carefree through...