Yes, sometimes I feel like giving up. I get overwhelmed. Frustrated. Off track. And just plain tired. Homeschooling takes all…
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A Glimpse of Grace, for When Motherhood Hurts
Sometimes motherhood hurts. The challenges and disappointments of motherhood can hurt. The pressures and responsibilities of motherhood can hurt. The…
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What’s a mama to do with a demanding child? Or day? Or life?
It started this morning before we were all even out of bed. I slipped into my bedroom before breakfast to…
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Homeschooling the Strong-Willed Child
I Once tucked an idea for an article into my drafts folder: Homeschooling the Difficult Child. At the time, I was…
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Why I’m Not Cut Out to Be a Homeschool Mom {Part 2}
I well remember the day I told my husband (in a not-so-gentle way), I AM NOT CUT OUT TO BE…
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Why I’m Not Cut Out to Be a Homeschool Mom (Part 1)
Sometimes, I get this funny feeling that many folks think we homeschool mothers are just not normal. “Not normal” meaning: we…
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I don’t mind saying it: Homeschooling is Hard!
Homeschooling is hard. There. I said it. In plain English. On my blog. It’s been a crazy month for me…
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Learning to Love Well on the Not-so-nice Days
I’m not the nicest person she knows. Not by a long shot. But today- well, today that’s what she said. …
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Scripture Cards for Moms Giveaway Winners {and Homeschooling Post Round-up for September}
Hi there, and thanks for hanging out at the blog with me for another beautiful month! I so appreciate your…
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To the Homeschooling Mom Who Yells at Her Kids
To the Homeschooling Mom Who Yells at Her Kids | Mentoring for Moms Wednesday Last week, we tackled the first…
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How Many Catch Up Days are Okay for Homeschooling?
How Many Catch Up Days are Okay for Homeschooling? | Mentoring Wednesdays for Moms Here’s a question from Lisa, a sweet…
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Sometimes I Don’t Want to Homeschool!
I’ll never forget the day a mother told me, “I wish I wanted to homeschool. But I just need…
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