Do we depend too much on our kids? ~ Written by Kari Patterson The wording might sound weird, but the idea resonates with me deeply: Once your child's a teen, you're no longer the star of the show. You might be thinking, Star of the show? What show? My daughter Heidi (15) is in youth theater …
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Intentional Mediocrity: The Homeschool Not To Do List
Intentional Mediocrity: A Homeschool Not To Do List ~ Written by Kari Patterson "Anything worth doing is worth doing badly." -GK Chesterton Okay, this quote doesn't top the charts of most-inspiring, but this idea has helped me immensely through the last 15 years of motherhood, homeschooling, …
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Homeschooling on an Empty Tank
Homeschooling on an Empty Tank ~ Written by Amber O’Neal Johnston from Heritage Mom Having a relaxed family schedule with plenty of time to rest and recharge is one of the many reasons my husband and I wanted to educate our children at home. We try to foster a healthy, balanced, and enriching …
Finding Daily Awe in Difficult Homeschooling Seasons
Finding Daily Awe as We Grow Through Difficult Homeschooling Seasons ~ Written by Debbie Douse of An Adventurous Education I started the year listening to the clinking of glasses as the nurses and doctors welcomed in 2024, sat by the bedside of my stepdad in intensive care. Next to me was my …
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Stealth Homeschooling 101
Stealth Homeschooling 101 Written by Lusi Austin from That Homeschool Life Over the years, 'are we doing enough?!' questions have plagued my mind, especially during challenging seasons. We might not have been able to cover what we wanted. Perhaps we had grand plans of visiting places that we …
