Motherhood is exhausting. Whether it’s toddlers or teens, it simply doesn’t slow down. In order to have the patience I need for my family, I must make time for myself. It’s not selfish, it’s called refreshment, and it’s what Jesus modeled when he took some time away....
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But that's the way it is with creating beauty. Sometimes it requires hard, difficult, and even painful work to achieve the goals....
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Although I stress the importance of staying home when the kids are little ones, it’s also just important to find the time to join a Bible study, attend church, or get involved in some way that allows you the benefits the community of Christ brings into our lives....
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Every child, whether or not they conform to the common standard of the “easy” or “good” child, has God-given strengths that are perfectly suited for something, something in God’s plan designed for this precious child, something which other more typical children could never achieve. ...
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I don't regret doing for my children and family, but when I have heart-to-hearts with my grown daughters, I emphasize their need to take time for themselves in order to care for others....
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When demands are made from those who should be patiently and gently walking through hardship with us, it only adds weight to the gospel instead of bringing relief. ...
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Whether it’s marriage, parenting, or homeschooling, things can be stressful. But in time, everything tends to work out and stories form....
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The easiest way to teach time management is to model it. And the easiest way to model it is by using solid resources! Well Planned Day is designed by a homeschool mom for homeschool moms to help you manage school, life, and home well—and teach your children to do the...
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Homeschooling was once a venture primarily tackled by stay-at-home moms who had no intention of working for income, whether inside or outside the home. Working homeschool moms were relatively rare. But, as homeschooling grows in popularity, more homes experience the juggling act that comes from trying to combine employment and...
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Where we find ourselves is not uncommon in many home educating families. Along the way, the family has seen the need for more income, or seen an opportunity come their way to develop a business, and suddenly, here they are. Work, school, and family all happen in the same space,...
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