Despite the beauty of this gathering, I always worry about being away from my family. But every year, my husband says that I have to go. He’s seen first-hand how it ministers to my soul and that, in turn, transforms our homeschool.
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A Peaceful (and Realistic) Way to Homeschool Multiple Children
There are two idyllic pictures in the homeschool world: the peaceful mom reading aloud to her children as they snuggle on the couch beside her; and the peaceful mom sitting at a table, moving between each child, gently explaining, discussing, and encouraging. Neither of these visions…
Read moreHow I Almost Ruined Our Summer…Again
We didn’t have a summer last year. We did fun things: the county fair, a father/son canoe trip, and a VBS type program at our parish. But we also…
Read more2019-2020 Homeschool Curriculum Plans
I have to admit I’m pretty nervous about this next school year. For the past three years we’ve been part of an academic co-op with other families from our church. But things are changing…
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