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How to Continue Homeschooling Through Hard Seasons
Over the years, I’ve noticed that the homeschooling questions change with time. In the early years, people ask about the curriculum. Schedules. Methods. But now—standing on the other side of those years—the question I’m asked most often sounds more like this: How did you raise such sweet kids? And I want to tell them: because…
Read MoreRead our Short Story Contest Winner!
This October, we hosted our very first short story contest! It was a way to celebrate the writers in our community and unite around the beauty of storytelling . . . and let me tell you, our writers showed up! This year’s winner is Esther Hawley with her story “While the Light Fades.” Enjoy reading…
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 MoreA Secret Garden Inspired Planty Party
My middle daughter turned 13 this past week and we celebrated with a Secret Garden inspired Planty Party. My girl is slightly obsessed with succulents…growing them, drawing them, and enjoying them. Every time we go to a garden store, we have to stroll slowly down the succulent aisle to see what’s new. We don’t do parties every year for…
Read MoreHow to Teach Geography When You Don’t Love It
I’m guest posting on Bright Ideas Press today! It can be challenging to be a homeschooling mom because you will face teaching subjects in levels that either you’re not equipped to teach, or you just flat out don’t enjoy. When you face those hurdles, it’s good to have an action plan for clearing them. Today’s…
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