Family Life
30% Is Enough: The Grace of Repairing Ruptures in Homeschool and Home Life
I recently heard a webinar that stopped me in my tracks. It was called The Nerve: Connecting the Brain and Racism, and in it, Kim Honeycutt—author of But Your Mother Loves You—shared a statistic I can’t stop thinking about: For a secure attachment to form between a parent and child, that parent only needs to show up…
Read MoreBe Gentle With Yourself: The Healing Power of Story
Healing doesn’t happen all at once. It comes slowly, sometimes quietly, like morning light creeping across the floor. And if there’s one thing I’m still learning, it’s this: You have to be tender with yourself on the journey. Whether you’re grieving someone you love, carrying the ache of a broken relationship, or trying to untangle…
Read MoreTwenty Years In: What Homeschooling Has Taught My Heart
After twenty years of homeschooling, I still don’t feel like an expert—but I do feel rich in experience. Not the kind you measure in test scores or perfect lesson plans, but the kind gathered slowly, like pearls hidden in the everyday. This road has been both beautiful and messy, full of missteps and unexpected grace.…
Read MoreThe Divine Design of a Christian Homeschool Mother: God’s Perfect Plan
Have you ever thought about the concept that God designed moms specifically to raise their kids? It’s a profound truth that often gets overlooked in our modern discussions about education and parenting. The unique combination of nurturing instinct, intuitive understanding, and deep love that mothers possess creates the perfect environment for learning and growth. As…
Read MoreThe Magic of Creating in Community
A creative community is generative. There’s this beautiful thing that happens when creators share their work with each other. It’s a moment of pure generosity, where we’re all giving each other this incredible gift of attention. You know what I mean? It’s not just looking—it’s this deep, careful consideration of someone else’s vision and passion…
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