1. We Are a Real Family – We are not any less of a “real” family because our children are not biologically related to us. Really. 2. Adoption Parenting is Hard - Parenting is hard, but adoption parenting adds many layers. Parenting a child from hard places is hard. Parenting a child that has experienced a […]
Setting Goals in Your Homeschool
*post contains an affiliate link, see disclosure pageCan you believe that 2013 is half over? Wow! Time goes by quickly doesn’t it?Now that July is here, it’s a great time to review the goals that you set for yourself or your family in January. July is also a great time to set goals for the […]
When We Can’t Do it All
*This post is sponsored by TakeLessons.comOne of the most often heard criticisms of Homeschooling is “are you qualified to teach?” It’s a reasonable question I guess, after all “real” teachers have to have a degree to teach in the public or private school system. As homeschooling moms we can tend to bristle at all the […]
10 Favorite Family Recipes – Easy & {Mostly!} Healthy
1. Rice & Beans - super easy, and a kid favorite 2. Quinoa & Berry Salad - this is perfect for summer parties and potlucks, my husband and I love this salad 3. Muffins – I’ve never met a muffin I didn’t love. They are {usually} so simple to make, easy to eat, easy to customize and […]
How to Have a Fit Summer
*this post contains affiliate links, see my disclosure pageA fit summer? Yes you can! Being fit doesn’t have to mean spending hours in the gym either. The goal for me has never been to make the cover of a magazine, but to be healthy, have energy to do the things I want to do, and […]
7 Summertime Suggestions for Refreshing a Homeschooling Mama’s Soul
A guest post from Tiffany at Family at the Foot of the Cross Hi there! It’s a wonderful honor to be a guest writer here at Jen’s blog today. She has asked me to share some ways a Homeschooling Mama might recharge over the summer. I must say that I am seriously NO expert in […]
Homeschooling in Action: Putting it All Together
So you have decided to homeschool, you have picked your method, now what? Everyones day will look different. That was one of the frustrating things when I was trying to see how my day would look. I wanted someone to say this is how you should schedule your day. Unfortunately, it just can’t be done. […]
Homeschooling Methods
*contains some affiliate links, see disclosure page The decision has been made to give homeschooling a try, now you need to figure out exactly how and what you are going to teach. Here are some key points to keep in mind: 1. There is no perfect curriculum. 2. It’s important to know how your child […]
Common Objections to Homeschooling
It’s completely normal to be intrigued by the whole Homeschooling thing, yet still be plagued by doubts. I would expect nothing less while making such a huge decision. Rest assured, if you have a doubt, someone else has had it too. I’m answering a few common objections to Homeschooling, with my own thoughts as well […]
Thinking About Homeschooling?
So I have shared my why for Homeschooling. Now what? Most of us assume that our children will go to school where we did, the traditional school route. We turned out okay, right? Something Better for Our Children Maybe we desire something different, something better for our own children and our own family situations. Perhaps […]
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