About ten years ago, I was scheduled to give two talks at a homeschool conference, one about teaching children’s hearts, souls, and minds and another about homeschooling for imperfect mothers. As part of my preparations, I asked our children to…
Ours is an ordinary family made of ordinary people. Maybe these simple memories from our homeschooling days will encourage you as you homeschool your children today. When our children were very young and my hair wasn’t gray, . . .…
Our young friend—I’ll call him Evan—is to be married this spring. He is so excited and I am so happy for him. He’s been part of our lives since we met him when he came home from the hospital as…
Good morning, Mamas. Oops, I made another goof. Those of you who receive my encouragements by email may have noticed another post attached to the end of my encouragement about “Working Together So That Everyone Succeeds” which I sent out…
My encouragement for you today is short and it is not my own. It comes from the heart of a wise homeschooling mama. I recently read this mama’s response to the following question: Her answer is one succinct and profound…
I know homeschooling is demanding. I know you get tired. I know you worry about high school credits. But, Mama, don’t quit and don’t give up. Let me tell you one reason why. I sat down at my desk earlier…
