We must maintain our relationship with Him

by | Aug 7, 2012 | Devotional

My Utmost for His Highest by Oswald Chambers August 4 He took the twelve aside . . . —Luke 18:31 Oh, the bravery of God in trusting us! Do you say, “But He has been unwise to choose me, because there is nothing good in me and I have no value”? That is exactly why He...

Here is another tool for your toolbox

by | Aug 6, 2012 | Counseling

We homeschooling Moms have lots of idols. Unfortunately, we don’t figure this out (or are unwilling to see) until the kids are almost out the door. Suggestion: read this book three times — at the beginning of your homeschool journey, in the middle, and at...

How can children be self-taught in art?

by | Aug 3, 2012 | Art, Homeschooling

It’s in the area of art that homeschooling can show itself to be especially valuable. Here are some of the things we learned over the years. Provide children, especially those below age ten, with the space, the tools, and the time for their art work. Don’t load up...

Sit Next to Me Mom

by | Aug 3, 2012 | Homeschooling

Dear Laurie, Is it necessary for my child to do all his schoolwork on his own? I sit on the couch with my 10-year-old son and help him with the introduction to his assignments. For example, with his math lessons, I go through the lesson with him (takes us five...