Sometimes the hardest part of homeschooling isn’t actually the “school” part. Sometimes our biggest challenge is adjusting our attitudes (and expectations) when it comes to our parenting and our homemaking. Mystie Winckler, a 2nd-generation homeschooling mom of 5 like me, shared some important mindset shifts that will enable us to faithfully pursue our vocations. This …
What if you viewed Christian classical education through the lens of repentance and discipleship? What if you sought to infuse all of life and, indeed, all of education with a Biblical perspective? Those were just a few of the topics at the heart of my recent conversation with Dr. George Grant. Watch the video, read …
Come chat with us! Join me in a series of Homeschool Conversations with Humility and Doxology: interviews with real-life homeschool moms, dads, and other educators on all sorts of topics that affect our lives as homeschool parents. Listen on your favorite podcast player, or check out the videos on Facebook and YouTube. We’ll discuss educational …
What a treat to get to talk with Tricia Hodges and Lucia “Nana” Hames from ChalkPastel.com! We discussed Tricia’s homeschool journey, Nana’s love for art, and all the art encouragement they provide for homeschool families. Watch the video, read the show notes, and share with your friends! Prefer to listen to your content? Subscribe to Homeschool …
Welcome! If you’re on this page, we probably connected at a recent homeschool conference. Below you’ll find links to some things I mention in my talks on textbook-free history, memory work, and Morning Time. Make sure you sign up for my email list! I look forward to getting to know you. Jump to a specific …
Are you looking for some great new podcasts for homeschool moms? Maybe you’re looking for parenting tips, homeschool encouragement, educational philosophy, or just something fun that has nothing to do with mom life at all. I’ve got good news for you: there’s a podcast for that! If I’m not reading a book, I’m probably listening …
There’s a Podcast for That: the best podcasts for homeschool moms Read More »
Whether you’re looking for Advent-themed memory work for Morning Time, hands-on projects for the family, or new Christmas book ideas, this collection of Advent and Christmas resources for homeschool families is sure to bring new elements of joy to your holiday traditions. Bring some fun, some wonder, and some adventure to your December homeschool plans …
Advent and Christmas Resources for Homeschool Families Read More »
As a second-generation homeschooler, it has been fascinating to watch the evolving homeschooling community over the past few decades. It is especially intriguing to notice the diverse reasons WHY families choose to homeschool today. Let’s look at some recent statistics, and hear from over a dozen different homeschool Mamas!
Music appreciation is not a luxury. Nurturing a love of music doesn’t have to be complicated and it doesn’t have to be perfect. Let me share some of the tips and tricks our family uses to incorporate the study of music in our home! #TextbookFree
Morningtime provides the framework for my ultimate goal in education: raising people who believe what is true, honor what is noble, stand uncompromisingly for what is just, keep their desires pure, love things that are lovely and relish those things that are praiseworthy (Philippians 4:8). Our morning gathering lends great joy to this crazy family life. It builds memory, laughter, and relationship into our days.
