When I was a young mom one of my best homeschooling guides was a book by Sally Clarkson and her husband Clay, Educating the Wholehearted Child. It helped me so much over the past quarter century that I’ve had a soft spot for Sally ever since. She has gone on to write books on many […]
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Considering Passion and Career Choices
We homeschooling moms are our teens’ guidance counsellors. I find that a bit nerve wracking, and I’m sure you do, too. Helping our teens plan their future is so important but is so full of unknowns. Now, there are some good, balanced resources out there (see my reviews below for a few of them). There […]
Review: Christian Citizenship Guide by Michael Wagner
Although many homeschooling teens and families have contributed enormously to the political process, no one can deny that the average person does not feel competent to do so. In fact, there is still debate about whether or not Christians should even be involved in politics. And among those who agree that it is a good […]
Review: The Next Right Thing by Emily Freeman
As a person with low energy, limited time, and a wish to do more than I physically can, I am constantly evaluating and prioritizing tasks and opportunities, trying to determine what is the next thing I should be doing. It is a daily, even hourly set of decisions: do I work on homeschooling records or […]
4 Reasons our Kids Should Learn Handwriting
In this day of computers and smartphones, should we still teach our kids handwriting? Or can we just type or tap on our devices? This question comes up regularly, and the answer has not changed even though society has. Handwriting—or at least printing—is absolutely necessary even in modern life. We no longer need to focus […]